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How to get fromKatikati to Whakapapa Villageby car, train, bus, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Katikati to Whakapapa Village by car, train, bus, or towncar

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Katikati to Hamiltoncar car
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 24m
    $150–202

  2. Drive 267.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katikati to Whakapapa Villagecar car 267.9 km
    3h 10m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    8h 51m

  4. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    6h 50m

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Map of how to get from Katikati to Whakapapa Village.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 298.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Katikati to Whakapapa Village. However, you can drive to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katikati to Whakapapa Village via Tauranga, Turangi, Tūrangi, National Park, and National Park in around 8h 51m.

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