There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield by train, bus, car, plane, towncar, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
5h 43m$177–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 27m$58–135Drive 342.2 km
- Drive from Auckland to Whakapapa skifieldcar 342.2 km
4h 2m$100–145Fly to Taupo, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane AKL - TUO
- Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
5h 29m$299–637Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
- Take the taxi from Ohakune to Whakapapa skifieldtaxi
6h 10mFly to Rotorua, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
6h 34m$434–767
Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Auckland and Whakapapa skifield is 352 km. The road distance is 342.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield, including transfers.
Auckland to Whakapapa skifield bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Whakapapa skifield train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whakapapa skifield, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to National Park 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18–85 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Taupo Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles
Summit Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 021 784 202
- Website
- summitshuttles.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Whakapapa skifield bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Auckland to Whakapapa skifield train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Whakapapa skifield is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Auckland to Whakapapa skifield.
There are 158+ hotels available in Whakapapa skifield.