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How to get fromTaupō to Whakaipo Bayby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Whakaipo Bay by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 35 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupō Customer and Visitor Information Centre, Taupō to Mātā Pl, Kinlochbus bus 35
    2. Take the ferry from Kinloch to Whakaipo Bayferry ferry
    1h 35m
    $78–88

  2. Drive 14.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Whakaipo Baycar car 14.9 km
    19 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taupō to Whakaipo Baytaxi taxi 14.9 km
    19 min
    $70–85

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  • Distance: 33.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Whakaipo Bay, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Whakaipo Bay. However, you can take the line 35 bus to Mātā Pl, Kinloch, walk to Kinloch, then take the ferry to Whakaipo Bay. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Whakaipo Bay.

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