Taupo, Turangi & Tongariro - Getting There

Where in the world is Lake Taupo?

The Great Lake Taupo region is centrally located in the middle of the North Island, approximately 3 ½ hours drive from Auckland and 4 ½  hours drive from Wellington. It is within a 2 hour drive of Waitomo Caves to the west, Hamilton to the north, Tauranga to the east and The Ruapehu District to the south.

Closer to Lake Taupo you will find the trout fishing mecca of Turangi, and the quiet lakeside town of Mangakino. The world famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing within the Tongariro National Park is close by.

By Bus or Coach
 

New Zealand's largest coach network, InterCity, has been transporting Kiwi and overseas visitors around New Zealand for more than 30 years. InterCity offer more than 150 services every day connecting to over 600 New Zealand destinations.

The main cities with connecting services to Taupo are; Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Gisborne, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Napier and Wellington.

Search for available seats and book your bus tickets to get to or from Taupo with this Intercity box.

By Air 
 

Daily Domestic Flights

Air New Zealand operates daily flights to and from Taupo Airport, situated just 8 kilometres from the town's centre.  Auckland and Wellington are the main gateways for both domestic and international travel.  For more information about scheduled flights go to www.airnz.co.nz.

International flights direct from Sydney, Australia into Rotorua Airport are now available, making travel to the nearby Taupo region easier than ever.  Check Air New Zealand for flight details.

On average, Taupo airport has approximately 35,000 aircraft movements per year, adding to the 'buzzing' vibe of Taupo.
 

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