There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus 106
10hDrive 248.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunakecar 248.4 km
2h 57m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hawerabus
- Take the bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Streetbus 102
10h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Near Layard Street via Palmerston North and Hawera Water Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Ōpunake is 409 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h and costs .
It takes approximately 10h to get from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from National Park station.
Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Tongariro National Park to Ōpunake.
There are six+ hotels available in Ōpunake.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tongariro National Park to Near Layard Street via Whakapapa Village, National Park, National Park, Palmerston North, and Hawera Water Tower in around 10h 34m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Hawera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
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