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How to get fromMelbourne to Whakapapa Villageby plane, towncar, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Whakapapa Village by plane, towncar, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Taupo, towncar

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane MEL - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    12h 36m
    $499–1,189

  2. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane MEL - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Otorohangabus bus
    3. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train
    16h 23m
    $416–1,169

  3. Fly to Rotorua, towncar

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane MEL - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    14h 6m
    $639–1,329

  4. Fly to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane MEL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    14h 21m
    $598–1,022

  5. Fly to Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train
    14h 14m
    $548–952

  6. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane MEL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Whakapapa Villagetaxi taxi
    12h 56m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,851.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Whakapapa Village, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Whakapapa Village. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the shuttle to Whakapapa Village.

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