What is the cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves is to car ferry and drive which costs $260 - $360 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves?

The fastest way to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves is to fly and bus which takes 9h 3m and costs $140 - $750.

How far is it from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves?

The distance between Blenheim and Waitomo Caves is 499 km.

How do I travel from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 14h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Waitomo Caves?

There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.

Blenheim to Waitomo Caves - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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Fly Woodbourne Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane BHE - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus
8h 29m
Fly Woodbourne Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane BHE - NPL
2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus
9h 3m
$143–744
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
2. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus
14h 42m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
3. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus
15h 11m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
2. Drive from Wellington to Waitomo Cavescar
9h 21m
$269–353
Fly Woodbourne Airport to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane BHE - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
7h 26m
Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane NSN - AKL
3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
10h 4m
Fly Woodbourne Airport to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane BHE - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus
10h 7m

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

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6h 30mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.1 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Blenheim, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Blenheim to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), walk to Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, take the line 24 bus to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blenheim to Waitomo Township via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Taumarunui Station, and Taumarunui in around 14h 42m.

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