There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Waihi via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Rotorua and Karangahake Gorge is 158 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge, including transfers.
Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge.
There are 191+ hotels available in Karangahake Gorge.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Karangahake Gorge, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Karangahake Gorge via Tauranga and Waihi in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rotorua to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tauranga to Waihi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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