There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Tolaga Bay by bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Te Karakabus
- Drive from Te Karaka to Tolaga Baycar
7h 29mDrive 382.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Taupō to Tolaga Baycar 382.4 km
4h 45m$128–185Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Taupo to Manukau Citybus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane AKL - GIS
- Take the taxi from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Tolaga Baytaxi
7h 18m
Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Tolaga Bay is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Taupō to Tolaga Bay is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $190.
The distance between Taupō and Tolaga Bay is 413 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Taupō to Tolaga Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Taupō to Tolaga Bay is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Taupō to Tolaga Bay.
There are two+ hotels available in Tolaga Bay.
What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Tolaga Bay, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Taupō to Tolaga Bay. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Te Karaka, then drive to Tolaga Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Tolaga Bay in around 4h 45m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Gisborne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Te Karaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taupo to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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