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How to get fromOhakune to Whakapapaby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Ohakune to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Shannon to Whakapapacar car
    5h 33m
    $252–295

  2. Drive 236.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohakune to Whakapapacar car 236.5 km
    2h 58m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ohakune to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centrebus bus Palmerston North - Masterton
    5h 39m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Whakapapa, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Ohakune to Whakapapa via Palmerston North and Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre in around 5h 39m.

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