Travelling to Tutukaka
How do I get to the Poor Knights Islands? Well Tutukaka is your answer.
Travelling to Tutukaka for an amazing Dive Now Charter trip to the Poor Knights Islands for snorkelling or Scuba Diving, from Whangarei or further afield can take take a little planning, so let us help you.
Whangarei to Tutukaka
A small distance of just 30kms from the centre of Whangarei to Tutukaka Marina, but it can be challenging as there is no public transport options.
Shuttle buses
Get picked up in the morning from your hotel and dropped off in Tutukaka Marina ready for your Poor Knights trip with Dive Now.
Taxi services Whangarei
B W Taxis Service Call 021 022 40407
DWM Taxis Call 021 226 0680
Kiwi Cab. Call (09) 438 44 44.
Taxis A1 Cabs Ltd. Call 09 438 3377
Car hire Whangarei
Avis At the Airport
Flexi Rentals MAP 4.8km 1 hour and 5 minutes by foot from Town Centre Inter City Bus Stop
RaD Car Rentals MAP 4.6km 1 hour by foot from Town Centre Inter City Bus Stop
Hertz MAP 1.7km 20 minutes by foot from Town Centre Inter City Bus Stop
Car pooling Whangarei
If you are lucky enough to meet some other snorkelers or divers staying at your accommodation, why not car pool with them and split the costs?
By Foot – Yes walking to Tutukaka.
Te Araroa Trail
This epic walk takes you 3,000 km stretching from Cape Reinga at the top of the North Island to Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. It typically takes 4 to 6 months to walk the entire length and takes you through Tutukaka. So why not rest your feet for a day or two at the Poor Knights Islands Marine reserve.
How to get to Whangarei
Travelling to Whangarei from around New Zealand.
By road
State Highway 1 (SH1) is the major road that travels the length of New Zealand. It links Auckland to Whangarei and to the Far North.
Self drive
Either renting a car or campervan is the most convenient way to travel around New Zealand.
Inter City buses
Linking Auckland through Whangarei to Paihia and on to Kerikeri and finally Kaitaia.
The buses leave from;
Auckland – Sky City Auckland – Auckland’s Sky City Bus Terminal, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland.
Whangarei – 91 Dent Street, Whangārei 0110
Paihia – Marsden Road, Paihia 0200
Kerikeri – Subway 9, Cobham Street, Kerikeri
Kaitaia -South Road and Mathews Avenue, behind the Te Ahu Community Centre
By Air
Air New Zealand fly to Whangarei from Auckland. Then you would need to organise a car from the airport. Do be aware that flights to and from Whangarei are sometimes cancelled if there are not enough customers.