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How to get fromGlow-worm caves to Rotoruaby taxi, bus, towncar, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Glow-worm caves to Rotorua by taxi, bus, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Glow-worm caves to Mangawekataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mangaweka to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    5h 3m

  2. Drive 287.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glow-worm caves to Rotoruacar car 287.1 km
    4h 11m
    $84–121

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Glow-worm caves to Palmerston-Airport-PMRtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane PMR - ROT
    5h 54m
    $314–944

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Glow-worm caves to Mangawekataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mangaweka to Rotoruabus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    5h 19m

Palmerston (PMR) to Rotorua (ROT) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Glow-worm caves to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Glow-worm caves, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Glow-worm caves to Rotorua. However, you can take the taxi to Mangaweka, take the bus to Turangi, walk to Tūrangi, then take the towncar to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can drive from Glow-worm caves to Rotorua in around 4h 11m.

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