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How to get fromAuckland to Waikawauby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Waikawau by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Waikawautaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $498–606

  2. Drive 264.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Waikawaucar car 264.6 km
    3h 59m
    $78–112

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Otorohanga to Waikawaucar car
    4h 54m
    $109–138

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    2. Drive from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Waikawaucar car
    4h 46m
    $89–432

  5. Bus, taxi via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Mahoenuibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mahoenui to Waikawautaxi taxi
    6h 46m

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Mahoenuibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mahoenui to Waikawautaxi taxi
    6h 57m

Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waikawau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Waikawau. However, you can take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves then take the taxi to Waikawau. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Waikawau via Otorohanga in around 4h 54m.

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