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How to get fromBlenheim to Tongariro National Parkby car ferry, train, bus, towncar, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Blenheim to Tongariro National Park by car ferry, train, bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 38m
    $366–873

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Tongariro National Parkcar car
    7h 45m
    $227–281

  3. Car ferry, bus, towncar

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    13h 2m
    $283–353

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blenheim to Tongariro National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 487.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 38m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Blenheim to Tongariro National Park. However, you can take the train to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Tongariro National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blenheim to Tongariro National Park via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Turangi, Tūrangi, and National Park in around 13h 2m.

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