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How to get fromWaimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Lake Taupōby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Lake Taupō by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Waiotaputaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Waiotapu to Taupobus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    56 min

  2. Drive 76.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Kinlochcar car 76.2 km
    57 min
    $23–33

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Kinlochtaxi taxi 76.2 km
    57 min
    $340–410

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 62.4 km
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Lake Taupō. However, you can take the taxi to Waiotapu then take the bus to Taupo. Alternatively, you can drive from Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley to Kinloch in around 57 min.

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