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How to get fromPicton to Mount Ruapehuby car ferry, train, bus, towncar, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Picton to Mount Ruapehu by car ferry, train, bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 3m
    $308–353

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Mount Ruapehucar car
    7h 23m
    $218–268

  3. Car ferry, bus, towncar

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    11h 32m
    $283–353

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Picton to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Picton, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Picton to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Picton to Mount Ruapehu via Wellington, Wellington - Central, Turangi, Tūrangi, and National Park in around 11h 32m.

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