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How to get fromWellington to Taupō Volcanoby bus, unknown, train, towncar, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Taupō Volcano by bus, unknown, train, towncar, or plane

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Te Rangiitabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Walk from Te Rangiita to Taupō Volcanounknown unknown
    6h 12m

  2. Train, towncar, travel

    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Walk from Tūrangi to Taupō Volcanounknown unknown
    7h 23m

  3. Fly to Rotorua, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    3. Walk from Taupo to Taupō Volcanounknown unknown
    5h 46m

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Walk from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupō Volcanounknown unknown
    5h 11m

  5. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WLG - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    3. Walk from Taupo to Taupō Volcanounknown unknown
    6h 55m

Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Taupō Volcano, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Taupō Volcano. However, you can take the bus to Te Rangiita then travel to Taupō Volcano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellington to Taupō Volcano via National Park, National Park, and Tūrangi in around 7h 23m.

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