Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hamilton
10
3
2
Napier
35
5
2
Rotorua
10
1
3
Taupo
15
3
2
Wellington
23
9
1
Whakatane
18
3
1
Shuttle Bus
A couple of companies can pick you up at Auckland or Rotorua airports and bus you to
Tauranga (though you'll pay upwards of $100 for the privilege).
Luxury Airport Shuttles
( 07-547 4444;
www.luxuryairportshuttles.co.nz
)
Also shunts travellers
between Tauranga Airport and Tauranga (from $10).
Apollo Connect Shuttles
(
07-218 0791;
www.taurangashuttles.co.nz
)
CAR
If you're heading to Hamilton on route K, the toll road costs $1.50 (pay at the toll booth).
Getting Around
BICYCLE
Cycle Tauranga
( 0800 253 525, 07-571 1435;
www.cycletauranga.co.nz
;
Harbour City Motor Inn, 50 Wharf St;
per half-/full day $29/49)
Has hybrid road-trail bikes for hire, including helmets, locks, saddle
bags and maps. Tours also available.
BUS
Tauranga's bright yellow Bay Hopper buses run to most locations around the area, includ-
ing Mt Maunganui ($3, 15 minutes) and Papamoa ($3, 30 minutes). There's a central stop
on Wharf St; timetables available from the i-SITE.
CAR
Numerous car-rental agencies have offices in Tauranga, including
Rent-a-Dent
(
0800 736
8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8am-noon Sat)
.
823, 07-578 1772;
www.rentadent.co.nz
; 19 Fifteenth Ave;
TAXI
A taxi from the centre of Tauranga to the airport or Mt Maunganui costs around $20. Call
Tauranga Mount Taxis
(
07-578 6086;
www.taurangataxis.co.nz
)
.
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