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How to get fromRaetihi to Lake Taupōby taxi, bus, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Raetihi to Lake Taupō by taxi, bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Raetihi to Waiourutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Waiouru to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2h 3m

  2. Drive 155.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raetihi to Kinlochcar car 155.2 km
    1h 59m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, towncar, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Raetihi to National Parktaxi taxi
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    2h 53m
    $156–166

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Raetihi, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Raetihi to Lake Taupō. However, you can take the taxi to Waiouru then take the bus to Taupo. Alternatively, you can drive from Raetihi to Kinloch in around 1h 59m.

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