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How to get fromWhakapapa Village to Napierby shuttle, bus, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Napier by shuttle, bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mangatepopo to Tauposhuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    4h 57m

  2. Drive 229.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakapapa Village to Napiercar car 229.9 km
    2h 57m
    $67–97

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus
    5h 35m

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  • Distance: 249.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Whakapapa Village to Napier. However, you can take the taxi to Mangatepopo, take the shuttle to Taupo, walk to Taupo, then take the bus to Napier. Alternatively, you can drive from Whakapapa Village to Napier in around 2h 57m.

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