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How to get fromWhakapapa Village to Matamataby train, taxi, car, towncar, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Matamata 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 Matamatataxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $469–582

  2. Drive 210.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakapapa Village to Matamatacar car 210.5 km
    2h 25m
    $62–89

  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 Matamatabus bus
    5h 18m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Whakapapa Village, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whakapapa Village to Matamata. However, you can take the taxi to National Park, take the train to Hamilton, then take the taxi to Matamata. Alternatively, you can drive from Whakapapa Village to Matamata in around 2h 25m.

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