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How to get fromDunedin to Whakapapa Villageby plane, towncar, bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Dunedin to Whakapapa Village by plane, towncar, bus, car ferry, car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Taupo, towncar

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane DUD - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    10h 22m
    $474–1,131

  2. Fly to Auckland, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane DUD - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train
    11h 25m
    $303–684

  3. Bus, car ferry, towncar

    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 Turangibus bus
    5. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    25h 42m
    $317–496

  4. 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 Whakapapa Villagecar car
    15h 56m
    $416–554

  5. Fly to Palmerston, train

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane DUD - PMR
    2. Take the train from Palmerston North to National Parktrain train
    11h 7m
    $309–960

  6. Fly to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane DUD - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    11h 2m
    $483–1,164

  7. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane DUD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Otorohangabus bus
    3. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train
    13h 28m
    $321–1,061

  8. Bus, shuttle, drive, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    26h 24m
    $572–1,466

Dunedin (DUD) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,078.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Whakapapa Village. However, you can take the bus to Dunedin Airport, walk to Dunedin (DUD) airport, fly to Taupo (TUO), walk to Taupo Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the shuttle to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunedin to Whakapapa Village via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Turangi, Tūrangi, and National Park in around 25h 42m.

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