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How to get fromMount Ruapehu to Lake Taupōby towncar, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Lake Taupō by towncar, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2h 42m
    $156–166

  2. Drive 118.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Ruapehu to Kinlochcar car 118.8 km
    1h 37m
    $35–50

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mangatepopo to Tauposhuttle bus
    2h 4m
    $174–182

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

Tongariro Expeditions operates a shuttle from Mangatepopo to Taupo once daily. Tickets cost $130 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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