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How to get fromWaipawa to Rotoruaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waipawa to Rotorua by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waipawa to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    6h 5m

  2. Drive 273.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waipawa to Rotoruacar car 273.5 km
    3h 21m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waipawa to Hastingsbus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    2. Take the bus from Hastings to Rotoruabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    7h 15m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waipawa to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Waipawa to Rotorua via Napier and Taupo in around 6h 5m.

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