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How to get fromSydney to Ruapukeby plane, taxi, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Ruapuke by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)planeSYD - HLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Ruapuketaxi
    6h 24m
    $781–2,066

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)planeSYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Ruapukecar
    9h 30m
    $241–901

  3. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)planeSYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
    10h 24m
    $414–951

  4. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)planeSYD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Waitara to Otorohangabus
    3. Drive from Otorohanga to Ruapukecar
    12h 10m
    $267–986

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ruapuke, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Ruapuke. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), then take the taxi to Ruapuke. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Ruapuke.

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