Hamilton (New Zealand) by bus · Hamilton (New Zealand) by bus
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Hamilton (New Zealand) by bus
Hamilton (New Zealand) by bus
Buses can be sometimes full, and sometimes empty, so it can pay to book a few days in advance. Booking in advance (particularly on the internet) can also save money - up to half the fare in some cases. In any case, travelling by bus is generally a cheap option, albeit a bit slow at times.
Newmans Coach Lines , +64 9 623 1503, operates a premium sightseeing tours throughout the North Island.
InterCity Coachlines , +64 9 583 5780, is New Zealand's national coach company and operates over 150 services to more than 600 destinations nationwide.
As at May 2008 prices on these two coachlines cost:
Buses to/from Auckland (City Centre) are slightly under $30 full price. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
Buses to/from Tauranga are $30 at full price, with the journey taking just under 2 hours as well. However, buses from Tauranga are often directed through Rotorua, in which case the journey can take up to 3 hours.
Buses to/from Rotorua are $33 at full price, with the journey taking approximately 90 min.
Buses to/from Taupo are just over $40 at full price, for a 2 1/2 hour journey.
Buses to/from Wellington (City Centre) are $80-100 at full price. The journey lasts about 9-10 hours.
As mentioned though, by booking in advance or online, or buying a concession (student/over 60 etc) ticket, the price can be reduced significantly - usually up to or even more than 50%. This is particularly true for booking online, so use the internet if you have it at your disposal.
However, Naked Bus is also another option, particularly for budget travellers. Similar to discount airlines, Naked Bus fares start off low (at $1 for the first customer to buy a ticket on a route) and then increase as more tickets are bought. So, provided you book early, Naked Bus can be a significant cost saving. They do, however, offer less services than Newmans and Intercity. You can catch a Naked Bus direct from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton.
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