Most people drive to Whangarei via Auckland. Book your rental car online for pickup in Auckland (airport or city). It takes 2.5 hours from Auckland city (or around 3 hours from the Airport) to get to Lupton Lodge.
You can also fly to Whangarei from Auckland Airport with Air New Zealand or from Auckland City with Salt Air. Rental cars are available from Whangarei airport if you book them in advance via Pegasus, Avis or Budget Rentals. If you come by bus use Naked Bus, Intercity or Magic Bus.
For a full set of directions on how to get to Lupton Lodge from Auckland Airport click here.
For directions on how to get to Lupton Lodge once you reach Whangarei click here.
Northern Gateway Toll Road Information
There are 3 possible routes into Northland:
- The new tunnel/motorway road (one-way toll of $2 for cars)
- The free route along Hibiscus Coast
- State Highway 16 through Helensville
We recommend the new toll road to make your journey faster and easier. The toll is calculated electronically so either pay in advance or within 3 days of using the toll road. For information ways to pay the toll please click here. If you wish to visit Waiwera and/or Orewa beach then please go via the Hibiscus Coast route.
