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How to get fromParaparaumu to Tongariro National Parkby train, bus, towncar, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Paraparaumu to Tongariro National Park by train, bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 41m
    $165–203
  2. Drive 279.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paraparaumu to Tongariro National Parkcar car 279.1 km
    3h 20m
    $81–117
  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    6h 5m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paraparaumu, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Paraparaumu to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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