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How to get fromMatamata to Whakapapa Villageby taxi, train, car, bus, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Matamata to Whakapapa Village by taxi, train, car, bus, or towncar

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Hamiltontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 3m
    $475–578

  2. Drive 210.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Whakapapa Villagecar car 210.5 km
    2h 25m
    $62–89

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    4h 55m

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Map of how to get from Matamata to Whakapapa Village.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Whakapapa Village. However, you can take the taxi to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can drive from Matamata to Whakapapa Village in around 2h 25m.

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