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How to get fromSydney to Mount Ruapehuby plane, towncar, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Mount Ruapehu by plane, towncar, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Taupo, towncar

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    11h 55m
    $467–1,082

  2. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane SYD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Otorohangabus bus
    3. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train
    15h 52m
    $384–1,062

  3. Fly to Rotorua, towncar

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    12h 50m
    $597–1,222

  4. Fly to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    13h 50m
    $616–915

  5. Fly to Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train
    13h 34m
    $506–895

  6. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane SYD - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Mount Ruapehutaxi taxi
    10h 27m

  7. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train
    11h 8m
    $592–1,142

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,411.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Taupo (TUO), walk to Taupo Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the shuttle to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Rotorua (ROT), walk to Rotorua Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the shuttle to Whakapapa Village.

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