Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whangamata travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whangamata

With a population of 4,253, Whangamata is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand.

When to visit Whangamata

Whangamata in December
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whangamata in December
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whangamata

Plane

Although Whangamata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 37 miles from Whangamata. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Whangamata is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 65 miles from Whangamata. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Whangamata doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 37 miles from Whangamata. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Whangamata is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 65 miles from Whangamata. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whangamata

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Whangamata

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whangamata

Most booked hotels in Whangamata

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Southpacific Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Palm Pacific Resort & Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Breakers Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Surf N Stay Whangamata
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Blake Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Whangamata

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Whangamata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.14 and $41.52.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Whangamata (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.14 and $41.52.

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