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How to get fromDunedin to Lake Taupōby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunedin to Lake Taupō by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Taupo

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane DUD - TUO
    6h 19m
    $219–876

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus
    25h
    $186–342

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dunedin to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Kinlochcar car
    16h 51m
    $438–587

  4. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane DUD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    8h 14m

  5. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus
    26h 11m
    $403–820

Dunedin to Lake Taupō by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Lake Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 966.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Taupo (TUO) 3 times a day.

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