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How to get fromTongariro National Park to Taurangaby train, bus, towncar, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    6h 14m
    $149–197

  2. Drive 243.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tongariro National Park to Taurangacar car 243.1 km
    2h 45m
    $70–101

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taurangabus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    7h 12m

  4. Towncar, bus via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    5h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tongariro National Park to Tauranga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Tongariro National Park to Tauranga. However, you can take the taxi to National Park, take the train to Hamilton, walk to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Tauranga. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tongariro National Park to Tauranga via Whakapapa Village, National Park, National Park, Tūrangi, and Turangi in around 7h 12m.

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