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How to get fromPapakura to Whakapapa Villageby train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Papakura to Whakapapa Village by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 46m
    $166–204

  2. Drive 305.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Papakura to Whakapapa Villagecar car 305.3 km
    3h 36m
    $90–129

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Whakapapa Villagetaxi taxi
    5h 50m

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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