Far North Transport
The Far North is easily accessible from Auckland by road via the State Highway 1 (Twin Coast Discovery Highway) or by air. For day to day needs in the Far North a motor vehicle is required as there is very limited public transport between the townships.
However, driving around the Far North is an absolute pleasure. The Far North has no traffic lights and only 7 roundabouts. All the major townships are linked to the State Highway network. Phrases like 'road rage', 'traffic jam' and 'rush hour' are not known here!
Road: Integrated Coach Services with the rest of New Zealand are available to the main towns in the Far North.
Air: Auckland International Airport is the main international gateway to the Far North. Air New Zealand operates 2 domestic routes in to the Far North district: Kerikeri - Bay of Islands and Kaitāia. Charter flights can be arranged to meet your requirements.
Sea: The Far North has one port of entry at the Port of Ōpua. If you are entering NZ and the Far North by sea in your own vessel, please contact VHF Frequency 16 to reach Maritime Radio 48 hours prior to arrival. This way you will be able to arrange for Customs and MAF inspectors to meet you on arrival at your port of entry.
If you are entering with a commercial operator - these arrangements will be made for you.
As per NZ Immigration requirements, valid passports will be required for entry and if necessary a relevant visa. Please check this prior to departure for New Zealand.
