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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Glow-worm caves by plane, taxi, train, towncar, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Palmerston, taxi

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane BNE - PMR
    2. Take the taxi from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $514–1,331

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Palmerston, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane OOL - PMR
    3. Take the taxi from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    10h 57m
    $522–1,486

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Taupo, towncar, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane BNE - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Turangi to Flat Hills Tea Roomsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Flat Hills Tea Rooms to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    13h 44m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,600.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Glow-worm caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves.

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