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How to get fromChristchurch to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby plane, car, train, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    5h 20m
    $135–620

  2. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane CHC - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    7h 38m
    $133–590

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    19h 58m

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    20h 32m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Christchurch to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    13h 7m
    $356–470

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 9m

  7. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 46m

  8. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane CHC - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 48m
    $317–844

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 880.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take a train from Christchurch to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Taumarunui Station, Taumarunui, and Waitomo Township in around 19h 58m.

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