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How to get fromHahei to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby car, train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Hahei to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by car, train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Hahei to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 18m
    $114–148

  2. Drive 225.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hahei to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 225.4 km
    2h 46m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hahei 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
    6h 30m
    $501–630

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hahei to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 50m

  5. Taxi, ferry, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hahei to Hannaford's Wharftaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    7h 26m
    $329–674

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 314.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Hahei to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Thames, take the bus to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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