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How to get fromTauranga to Whakapapa Villageby bus, train, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Whakapapa Village 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 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Whakapapa Villagecar car 243 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 Whakapapa Village.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, New Zealand?

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

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