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How to get fromWellington to Wairakeiby bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Wairakei by bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Wairakeibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    7h 16m
    $33–87

  2. Train, towncar

    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    7h 40m
    $358–392

  3. Drive  379.7 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Wairakeicar car 379.7 km
    4h 38m
    $117–169

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Wairakeicar car
    4h 29m
    $118–576

  5. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    6h 55m

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus bus
    7h 15m

Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wellington to Wairakei.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 384.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Wairakei, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Wairakei once daily. Tickets cost $17–70 and the journey takes 7h 11m.

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