Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Departure times 5:45-7:15-8:30-9:45
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Auckland to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in National Park 2.59pm (operates Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri)
- Train – arrives in National Park 1.14pm (Mon, Thurs, Sat)
- Drive – to National Park 4hours (324km) via SH1 and SH4
Rotorua to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in Turangi at 11.24am.
- Train – n/a
- Drive – to National Park 2hours 16mins (181km) via SH5, SH1 and SH47
Taupo to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in Turangi 11.24am.
- Train – n/a
- Drive – to National Park, 1hr 20mins (100km) via SH1 and SH47
Otorohanga / Waitomo Caves to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in National Park 2.59pm (Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri)
- Train – arrives in National Park 1.14pm (Mon, Thurs, Sat)
- Drive – to National Park 1hr 48mins (142km) via SH4
Wellington to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in National Park 1.19pm (Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri)
- Train – arrives in National Park 1.14pm (Wed, Fri, Sun)
- Drive – to National Park 4hrs (325km) via SH1 and SH49
Whanganui to National Park
- Intercity – arrives in National Park 1.19pm (Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri)
- Train – n/a
- Drive – to National Park 2hrs 154km via SH4
*Due to covid-19, public transport has an alternative timetable and may not run.
