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How to get fromNapier to Whakapapa Villageby bus, shuttle, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Napier to Whakapapa Village by bus, shuttle, car, or towncar

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Taupo to Mangatepoposhuttle bus
    5h 7m

  2. Drive 229.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Napier to Whakapapa Villagecar car 229.8 km
    2h 58m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    5h 15m

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  • Distance: 249.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Whakapapa Village. However, you can take the bus to Taupo, walk to Taupo, take the shuttle to Mangatepopo, then take the taxi to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can drive from Napier to Whakapapa Village in around 2h 58m.

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