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How to get fromLake Taupō to Mount Taranakiby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Taupō to Mount Taranaki by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    7h 58m

  2. Drive 274.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinloch to Mount Taranakicar car 274.9 km
    3h 28m
    $79–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Midhurstbus bus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
    8h 33m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Taupo to Mount Taranaki via Palmerston North and Midhurst in around 8h 33m.

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