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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Taupōby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Taupō by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane MCY - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    8h 50m
    $301–1,166

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Taupo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane BNE - TUO
    10h 35m
    $264–982

  3. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane MCY - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    13h 1m

  4. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MCY - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Taupobus bus
    11h 17m

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,648.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Taupō. However, you can take the line 622 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, walk to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Taupō. Alternatively, you can take the line 622 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, walk to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport, then take the bus to Taupo.

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