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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Tongariroby plane, towncar, unknown, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Tongariro by plane, towncar, unknown, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Taupo, towncar, travel

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane AKL - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Tongariro Alpine Crossingtowncar towncar
    4. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    3h 13m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    7h 10m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    8h 2m

  4. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    2. Walk from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    3h 26m

  5. Fly to Rotorua, towncar, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    4h 18m

  6. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhangobus bus
    3. Walk from Owhango to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    4h 54m

Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Tongariro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Mount Tongariro, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Tongariro. However, you can fly to Taupo (TUO), walk to Taupo Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to Tongariro Alpine Crossing, then travel to Mount Tongariro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Mount Tongariro via Stop A Puhinui, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, and National Park in around 7h 10m.

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