Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga are all within two and a half hours drive of Whitianga.
The route is a scenic one on well-maintained roads with stunning views, comfortable cafes and interesting towns along the way.
Flights are also available from Auckland to Whitianga aboard commercial aircraft as well as private charter planes and helicopters. This short hop by air over the Firth of Thames and the Coromandel Range takes just 20 minutes.
A fast ferry runs several times a week from downtown Auckland to Coromandel Town. From there, it’s a thirty-minute bus or car ride across the range to Whitianga.
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