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How to get fromCoromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Cavesby car, train, taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves by car, train, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Coromandel Peninsula to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 28m
    $117–153

  2. Drive 242.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Cavescar car 242.1 km
    3h 6m
    $71–103

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Coromandel Peninsula to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    7h 3m
    $447–567

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbourferry ferry Coromandel to Auckland
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    7h 8m
    $243–572

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves in around 3h 6m.

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