How to Travel from
Lower Hutt to Whakatāne
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Lower Hutt, New Zealand → Whakatāne, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne
Composite routes from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne
Cheapest
6 h 32 min
Car
528 km.
from $29
Other
4 h 24 min
Plane
402 km.
from $205.37
12 h 44 min
402 km.
from $87.11
Route Navigator Lower Hutt - Whakatāne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Laings Road
Laings Road, 89 м
89 м
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
Myrtle Street, 203 м
203 м
Turn left onto Knights Road
Knights Road, 56 м
56 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bunny Street
Bunny Street, 317 м
317 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rutherford Street
Rutherford Street, 1 km 558 м
1 km 558 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Melling Link
Melling Link, 322 м
322 м
Turn sharp right onto Western Hutt Road
Western Hutt Road, 7 km 237 м
7 km 237 м
Keep left and take SH 58 toward Manor Park, Pauatahanui, Porirua
Manor Park, Pauatahanui, Porirua, SH 58, 416 м
416 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Haywards Hill Road
Haywards Hill Road, 9 km 382 м
9 km 382 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Palmerston North
Palmerston North, SH 1, 116 km 944 м
116 km 944 м
Keep left and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Taupō, Whanganui
Taupō, Whanganui, SH 1, SH 3, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight left onto Dundas Road
Dundas Road, 4 km 551 м
4 km 551 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ōhakea Roundabout
Ōhakea Roundabout, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 3 km 700 м
3 km 700 м
Turn right onto High Street and take SH 1 toward Taupō
High Street, Taupō, SH 1, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 134 km 577 м
134 km 577 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Taupō Arterial
East Taupō Arterial, 5 km 318 м
5 km 318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Taupō Arterial
East Taupō Arterial, 3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Keep left and drive toward Taupō, Reporoa
Taupō, Reporoa, 262 м
262 м
Turn left onto Broadlands Road
Broadlands Road, 38 km 819 м
38 km 819 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Settlers Road
Settlers Road, 6 km 118 м
6 km 118 м
Turn right onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 9 km 234 м
9 km 234 м
Turn right onto State Highway 38
State Highway 38, 6 km 942 м
6 km 942 м
Turn left onto Rerewhakaaitu Road
Rerewhakaaitu Road, 11 km 939 м
11 km 939 м
Continue onto Ngamotu Road
Ngamotu Road, 22 km 74 м
22 km 74 м
Turn left
2 km 709 м
2 km 709 м
Turn left onto Pokairoa Road
Pokairoa Road, 12 km 73 м
12 km 73 м
Continue onto Galatea Road
Galatea Road, 12 km 292 м
12 km 292 м
Turn right onto MacDonald Road
MacDonald Road, 6 km 560 м
6 km 560 м
Turn right onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 6 km 754 м
6 km 754 м
Turn right onto State Highway 30 and take SH 2, SH 30 toward Whakatane, Gisborne
State Highway 30, Whakatane, Gisborne, SH 2, SH 30, 10 km 168 м
10 km 168 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 459 м
459 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Landing Road
Landing Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Eivers Road
Eivers Road, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
Turn slight right onto Peace Street
Peace Street, 1 km 830 м
1 km 830 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Strand
The Strand, 177 м
177 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Strand
The Strand, 106 м
106 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Strand
The Strand, 103 м
103 м
Enter roundabout
The Strand, 41 м
41 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$58.61
Bus from Rotorua to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Tirau to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne is to bus which costs $45.65 - $86.96 and takes 12h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne is to fly and drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $103.26 - $195.65 .
How far is it from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
The distance between Lower Hutt and Whakatāne is 533 km. The road distance is 528.3 km.
How do I travel from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne without a car?
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne without a car is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $45.65 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne is to bus which takes 12h 44m and costs $45.65 - $86.96 . There are no good options to train or fly between Lower Hutt to Whakatāne.
Can I drive from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne?
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Whakatāne is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Lower Hutt to Whakatāne.
Where can I stay near Whakatāne?
There are 72+ hotels available in Whakatāne. Prices start at $52.64 per night.
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