Transport

Kawerau is the heart of the Bay of Plenty, is central to everything and nestles within the Tarawera valley at the foot ofthe dramatic Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe), a volcano that became dormant about 1000 years ago. 

Drive time to:

DestinationDrive Time
Whakatane30 minutes
Rotorua45 minutes
Tauranga60 minutes
Hamilton2 hours
Taupo1 hour 45 minutes
Napier3 hours 30 minutes
Gisborne3 hours
Auckland3 hours 30 minutes
Beaches20 minutes
Lakes15 minutes
Forests5 minutes
Whakatane Airport35 minutes
Rotorua Airport40 minutes

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InterCity have twice-daily services between Kawerau and most major destinations in the North Island.

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BayHopper Bus Service

Route 135 Kawerau – Whakatāne bus service has changed!

Baybus introduced changes to the bus route and timetable to enhance access within and around Kawerau.