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How to get fromHamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2h 8m

  2. Drive 70.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 70.7 km
    59 min
    $21–30

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Cavestaxi taxi 70.7 km
    59 min
    $390–470

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  • Distance: 69.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Hamilton, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamilton Gardens to Waitomo Glowworm Caves in around 59 min.

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