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How to get fromWellington to Mount Tongariroby train, unknown, bus, plane, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Mount Tongariro by train, unknown, bus, plane, or towncar

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Walk from National Park to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    5h 45m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 42m

  3. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane WLG - NPL
    2. Walk from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    4h 52m

  4. Fly to Rotorua, towncar, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Walk from Tongariro Alpine Crossing to Mount Tongarirounknown unknown
    6h 9m

Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Mount Tongariro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 364.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Mount Tongariro, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Mount Tongariro. However, you can take the train to National Park then travel to Mount Tongariro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Mount Tongariro via Turangi, Tūrangi, and Tongariro Alpine Crossing in around 6h 42m.

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