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How to get fromTaupō to Waihau Bayby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taupō to Waihau Bay by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus
    3. Drive from Whakatane to Waihau Baycar car
    5h 33m

  2. Drive 290.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Waihau Baycar car 290.8 km
    4h 27m
    $84–121

  3. Bus, drive via Kutarere

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Kutarerebus bus
    3. Drive from Kutarere to Waihau Baycar car
    5h 41m

  4. Bus, drive via Te Puke

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Te Pukebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    3. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Moody Place - Fronting No. 7bus bus 147
    4. Drive from Moody Place - Fronting No. 7 to Waihau Baycar car
    7h 39m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taupō to Waihau Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Waihau Bay. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Whakatane, then drive to Waihau Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Waihau Bay in around 4h 27m.

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