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How to get fromSydney to Whakapapaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Whakapapa by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Solway Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $534–866

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centrebus bus
    10h 41m
    $289–964

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,363.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Whakapapa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington Station, take the train to Solway Station, then take the taxi to Whakapapa. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), walk to Airport - Outer Stop 3, take the line 101 bus to MSBH - Platform 3, walk to Palmerston North, take the bus to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre, then take the taxi to Whakapapa.

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