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How to get fromHamilton to Glow-worm cavesby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Glow-worm caves by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Mangawekabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Mangaweka to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    6h 48m

  2. Drive 355.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Glow-worm cavescar car 355.7 km
    4h 48m
    $103–148

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Palmerston North to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $374–454

  4. Bus, fly to Palmerston, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    3. Take the taxi from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $623–1,107

  5. Bus, fly to Wanganui Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    3. Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Glow-worm cavescar car
    5h 53m
    $193–357

Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 361.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the bus to Mangaweka then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palmerston North then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves.

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