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How to get fromWaihau Bay to Taupōby car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Waihau Bay to Taupō by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Waihau Bay to Opotikicar car
    2. Take the bus from Opotiki to Rotoruabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    6h 8m

  2. Drive 291.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waihau Bay to Taupōcar car 291.3 km
    4h 27m
    $84–121

  3. Drive, bus via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Drive from Waihau Bay to Opotikicar car
    2. Take the bus from Opotiki to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    6h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Waihau Bay, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waihau Bay to Taupō. However, you can drive to Opotiki, take the bus to Rotorua, then take the bus to Taupo. Alternatively, you can drive from Waihau Bay to Taupō in around 4h 27m.

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