Home Local Fisheries Target Species Regional Map Accommodation Information       Home > Regional Map       Regional Map       Getting There   By Air – Taupo has the nearest airport, forty minutes from Turangi. By Rail – National Park, Ohakune and Taumarunui are on the main truck line with daily services between Auckland and Wellington. By Road – 4 hours, 40 minutes from Auckland. 2 hours, 50 minutes from Hamilton. 4 hours, 20 minutes from Wellington. Several coach companies provide regular services.       There are regular bus services from Ohakune, National Park and Turangi to Taupo. If you want to get to Tongariro National Park, you’ll find shuttles providing transfers from regional centres to Tongariro Crossing and Whakapapa.       Key Points:   Roads surround the key catchments areas and provide in most cases, good access. The main trunk railway runs through the townships of National Park and Ohakune. A number of daily flights operate into and out of Taupo Airport. Sightseeing and regular flights operate from Turangi and Mt. Ruapehu airstrips. Regular bus services also run to Ohakune, National Park and Turangi.       Fly fishing in the Central North Island is excellent all year round. Different times of the year offer different experiences. It doesn't matter what time you choose to come, you will enjoy your time regardless.