How to Travel from
Matamata to National Park
by Car
Schedule
Matamata, New Zealand → National Park, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matamata to National Park
Composite routes from Matamata to National Park
Cheapest
2 h 28 min
Car
214 km.
from $11
Route Navigator Matamata - National Park
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At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn left onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 190 м
190 м
Turn left onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Turn slight left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua
State Highway 27, Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Rotorua, Tauranga
State Highway 29, Rotorua, Tauranga, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Rotorua, Tirau
State Highway 27, Rotorua, Tirau, SH 27, 10 km 64 м
10 km 64 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taupō Street
Taupō Street, 11 km 244 м
11 km 244 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 17 м
17 м
Turn left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 53 м
53 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 192 м
2 km 192 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road
Whakamaru Road, 26 km 693 м
26 km 693 м
Turn left onto Tihoi Road and take SH 32 toward Taupo, Turangi, National Park
Tihoi Road, Taupo, Turangi, National Park, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn left onto State Highway 41 and take SH 41 toward Turangi, National Park
State Highway 41, Turangi, National Park, SH 41, 19 km 254 м
19 km 254 м
Turn right onto Te Ponanga Saddle Road and take SH 47 toward Whakapapa, National Park
Te Ponanga Saddle Road, Whakapapa, National Park, SH 47, 46 km 304 м
46 km 304 м
Turn right onto State Highway 4 and take SH 4 toward Taumarunui, Hamilton
State Highway 4, Taumarunui, Hamilton, SH 4, 203 м
203 м
Turn left onto Findlay Street
Findlay Street, 1 km 753 м
1 km 753 м
Turn left
13 м
13 м
Turn right
21 м
21 м
Turn sharp left
1 м
1 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Busit
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$9.56
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Matamata to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Hamilton - Central to National
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to National
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Matamata to National Park?
The cheapest way to get from Matamata to National Park is to bus which costs $25 - $59.78 and takes 5h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Matamata to National Park?
The fastest way to get from Matamata to National Park is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Matamata and National Park?
No, there is no direct bus from Matamata to National Park. However, there are services departing from Matamata and arriving at National Park via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
How far is it from Matamata to National Park?
The distance between Matamata and National Park is 258 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
How do I travel from Matamata to National Park without a car?
The best way to get from Matamata to National Park without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 47m and costs $250 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Matamata to National Park?
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Matamata to National Park, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Matamata to National Park bus from?
Matamata to National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Matamata station.
Where does the Matamata to National Park bus arrive?
Matamata to National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Can I drive from Matamata to National Park?
Yes, the driving distance between Matamata to National Park is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Matamata to National Park.
Where can I stay near National Park?
There are 37+ hotels available in National Park. Prices start at $16.89 per night.
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