Here you cross the bay by car ferry and then drive another 9km to Russell. The ferry operates from 7am - 9pm daily. Travelling to Tutukaka from the South continue on the main road north by-passing the Whangarei city centre, turn right at the Kensington Sports Centre. Follow sign posts for Tutukaka Coast, straight through the first set of traffic lights, at the second set of lights turn left. After passing through the seaside resort of Ngunguru, continue through to Tutukaka a further 4kms.
All coaches are modern and have air conditioning.
Prices and departure times are subject to seasonal changes. New Zealand National Passenger Network. Intercity Coaches depart from Sky City, central Auckland. Northliner departs from 172 Quay Street, Auckland. From Auckland to Bay of Islands Airport departing from Auckland Domestic Air Terminal.