There are 3 ways to get from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village by train, bus, towncar, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paraparaumu to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
4h 41m$165–203Drive 278.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Villagecar 278.9 km
3h 20m$81–116Bus, towncar
- Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
6h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village. However, there are services departing from Paraparaumu and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Paraparaumu and Whakapapa Village is 311 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.
The best way to get from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village, including transfers.
Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Paraparaumu to Whakapapa Village.
There are 39+ hotels available in Whakapapa Village.
What companies run services between Paraparaumu, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, 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.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Paraparaumu to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Paraparaumu to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
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