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How to get fromSydney to Lake Taupōby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Lake Taupō by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Taupo

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    7h 53m
    $202–827

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Kinlochcar car
    8h 58m
    $242–892

  3. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    10h 23m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Lake Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,299.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO) 3 times a day.

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