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How to get fromChristchurch to Mount Tongariroby plane, unknown, train, car ferry, bus, car, or towncar

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There are 9 ways to get from Christchurch to Mount Tongariro by plane, unknown, train, car ferry, bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    2. Walk from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    5h 34m

  2. Train, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    4. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    17h 2m

  3. Bus, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus
    4. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    17h 58m

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Wellington to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    12h 43m

  5. Fly to Rotorua, towncar, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 56m

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train
    3. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    7h 33m

  7. Fly to Tauranga Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Walk from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 51m

  8. Fly to Palmerston, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus bus
    3. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    8h 44m

  9. Fly to Wellington, train, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CHC - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    3. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    9h 46m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Christchurch to Mount Tongariro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 655.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Mount Tongariro, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Mount Tongariro. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL), then travel to Mount Tongariro. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Mount Tongariro via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, and National Park in around 17h 2m.

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