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How to get fromTauranga to Tongariro National Parkby bus, train, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Tongariro National Park by bus, train, towncar, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 4m
    $157–198

  2. Drive 243.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Tongariro National Parkcar car 243.1 km
    2h 44m
    $70–101

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    7h 16m

  4. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    5h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tauranga to Tongariro National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Tongariro National Park. However, you can take the bus to Hamilton - Central, walk to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Tongariro National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Tongariro National Park via Turangi, Tūrangi, National Park, National Park, and Whakapapa Village in around 7h 16m.

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