How to Travel from
Waikanae to Matamata
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Waikanae, New Zealand → Matamata, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waikanae to Matamata
Composite routes from Waikanae to Matamata
Cheapest
5 h 3 min
Car
432 km.
from $23
Other
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
345 km.
from $253.66
10 h 45 min
346 km.
from $68.04
9 h 33 min
Train, Taxi
346 km.
from $476.24
9 h 44 min
346 km.
from $58.39
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
345 km.
from $175.95
8 h 20 min
Train, Plane
345 km.
from $141.16
7 h 59 min
Train, Plane
345 km.
from $188.08
7 h 17 min
Train, Plane
345 km.
from $141.16
Route Navigator Waikanae - Matamata
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36 м
36 м
Turn right onto Marae Lane
Marae Lane, 35 м
35 м
Turn right onto Ngaio Road
Ngaio Road, 192 м
192 м
Turn left onto Main Road
Main Road, 5 km 631 м
5 km 631 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
80 km 478 м
80 km 478 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, 90 km 200 м
90 km 200 м
Turn left onto Tokaanu Road
Tokaanu Road, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto Western Bay Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa
Western Bay Road, Tokoroa, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 30 toward Tokoroa, Rotorua
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Rotorua, SH 30, 1 km 285 м
1 km 285 м
Continue onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa, Hamilton
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Hamilton, SH 32, 24 km 407 м
24 km 407 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 187 м
2 km 187 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 127 м
127 м
Keep left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 464 м
464 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 11 km 763 м
11 km 763 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tīrau Street
Tīrau Street, 8 km 261 м
8 km 261 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 2 km 708 м
2 km 708 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Coromandel Peninsula, Tauranga, Matamata
State Highway 27, Coromandel Peninsula, Tauranga, Matamata, SH 27, 10 km 87 м
10 km 87 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Hamilton
State Highway 29, Hamilton, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Matamata, Coromandel Peninsula
State Highway 27, Matamata, Coromandel Peninsula, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn slight right onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Turn right onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 148 м
148 м
Keep left onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 318 м
318 м
Turn right onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 186 м
186 м
Enter roundabout
22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$229.35
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$394.99
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$280.31
Plane from Palmerston to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09
Bus operators
Busit
Bus from Transport Centre to Opp
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.47
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waikanae to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.13–$53.51
Bus from Rotorua to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Waikanae to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Paraparaumu to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$140.16
KiwiRail - Capital Connection
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Waikanae Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.83
Train from Waikanae to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$15.29
Metlink
Train from Waikanae Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Waikanae to Matamata?
The cheapest way to get from Waikanae to Matamata is to bus which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 10h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Waikanae to Matamata?
The fastest way to get from Waikanae to Matamata is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Waikanae and Matamata?
No, there is no direct bus from Waikanae to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Waikanae and arriving at Matamata via Rotorua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
How far is it from Waikanae to Matamata?
The distance between Waikanae and Matamata is 546 km. The road distance is 432.9 km.
How do I travel from Waikanae to Matamata without a car?
The best way to get from Waikanae to Matamata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 33m and costs $293.48 - $369.57 .
How long does it take to get from Waikanae to Matamata?
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Waikanae to Matamata, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Waikanae to Matamata bus from?
Waikanae to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waikanae station.
Where does the Waikanae to Matamata bus arrive?
Waikanae to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.
Can I drive from Waikanae to Matamata?
Yes, the driving distance between Waikanae to Matamata is 433 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Waikanae to Matamata.
Where can I stay near Matamata?
There are 63+ hotels available in Matamata. Prices start at $28.15 per night.
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