Taupo's main transport hubs include Taupo Airport (TUO) for flights and the InterCity bus stop located at 30 Tongariro Street, serving as the central point for bus services.
Taupo Airport (TUO) offers scheduled flights via Air New Zealand Link from Auckland and Originair from Wellington. One-way flights from Auckland to Taupo can start from approximately $44, with round-trip options from around $93. The flight duration from Auckland to Taupo is typically 50 minutes to 1 hour.
InterCity provides daily bus services connecting Taupo to various North Island cities. A bus journey from Auckland to Taupo takes approximately 5 hours. Travel from Wellington to Taupo by bus typically takes between 6 hours 19 minutes and 7 hours 10 minutes, with ticket costs ranging from $45 to $80. Buses also connect Taupo with Rotorua (around 1 hour 15 minutes), Hamilton (around 2 hours 30 minutes), and Napier (around 2 hours). Local bus services like the Taupo Connector and Connect2Taupo operate within the district, with a single adult fare being approximately NZ$2.50.
Car rental services are available at Taupo Airport and within the township. Daily rental costs for a standard 4-door vehicle generally range from NZ$35 to NZ$120. Taupo is centrally located on the North Island, with driving times of about 3.5 hours from Auckland and 4.5 hours from Wellington.
There are no direct train services to Taupo.
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