Taupo is located at the Centre of the North island. 3 1/2 hours drive from Auckland or 4 1/2 hours from Wellington.
Alternatively it is 45min flight.
If you would like to maximise your fishing time we recommend flying to Taupo.
If you have not visited New Zeland before then driving from either Wellington or Auckland will allow your to see some interesting countryside.
Flying to Taupo or Rotorua
Daily fights to Taupo or Rotorua from Auckland or Wellington for as low as $100 per person one way when booked early.
Driving to Taupo or Rotorua
Rental Car Hire
Pick up or drop offs located in Auckland city or airport, Wellington city or airport.With drop off locations in Taupo or Rotorua.
Driving times to Taupo
| From |
To Taupo
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| Auckland | 280km | 3hr 30mins |
| Wellington | 375km | 4hrs 30mins |
| Rotorua | 80km | 1hr |
| Napier | 144km | 1hr 45mins |
| New Plymouth | 300km | 3hrs 45mins |
| Waitomo | 163km | 2hrs |
| Turangi | 52km | 45mins |
| Hamilton | 152km | 1hr 45mins |
For further information about getting to Taupo visit Destination Lake Taupo - Getting Here