There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waiourubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the taxi from Waiouru to Whakapapa skifieldtaxi
3h 19mDrive 214.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifieldcar 214.6 km
2h 32m$62–90Train
- Take the train from Palmerston North to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
3h 33m$132–164
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Palmerston North and Whakapapa skifield is 224 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield, including transfers.
Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Palmerston North to Whakapapa skifield.
There are 175+ hotels available in Whakapapa skifield.
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Whakapapa skifield, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Waiouru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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