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How to get fromWhakapapa Village to Hobbiton Movie Setby train, taxi, car, towncar, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Hobbiton Movie Set by train, taxi, car, towncar, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Hobbiton Movie Settaxi taxi
    4h 23m
    $399–492

  2. Drive 216.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakapapa Village to Hobbiton Movie Setcar car 216.3 km
    2h 47m
    $63–90

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hobbiton Movie Setbus bus
    5h 39m
    $409–437

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Whakapapa Village, New Zealand and Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whakapapa Village to Hobbiton Movie Set. However, you can take the taxi to National Park, take the train to Hamilton, then take the taxi to Hobbiton Movie Set. Alternatively, you can drive from Whakapapa Village to Hobbiton Movie Set in around 2h 47m.

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