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How to get fromRotorua to Whanganui Riverby towncar, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua to Whanganui River by towncar, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    6h 40m

  2. Drive 305.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Whanganui Rivercar car 305.8 km
    3h 44m
    $90–129

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    6h 5m
    $207–417

  4. Towncar, drive

    1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    3. Drive from Ohakune to Whanganui Rivercar car
    6h 13m
    $380–401

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotorua to Whanganui River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Whanganui River, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Whanganui River. However, you can take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui, then take the taxi to Whanganui River. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Whanganui River in around 3h 44m.

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