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How to get fromMount Maunganui to Tongariro National Parkby bus, towncar, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Tongariro National Park by bus, towncar, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, towncar, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bayfair to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the taxi from Tūrangi to Tongariro National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 21m

  2. Drive 250 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Maunganui to Tongariro National Parkcar car 250 km
    2h 52m
    $72–104

  3. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Bayfair 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 15m

  4. 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 35m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Maunganui to Tongariro National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Mount Maunganui, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Mount Maunganui to Tongariro National Park. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Bayfair - Farm Street, walk to Bayfair, take the bus to Rotorua Airport, walk to Rotorua Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, then take the taxi to Tongariro National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Maunganui to Tongariro National Park in around 2h 52m.

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