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How to get fromHilton Lake Taupo to Waitomo Cavesby towncar, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hilton Lake Taupo to Waitomo Caves by towncar, bus, or car

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  1. Towncar, bus via Tūrangi

    best
    1. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    5h 42m

  2. Drive 153.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hilton Lake Taupo to Waitomo Cavescar car 153.8 km
    2h 1m
    $45–64

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 15m

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  • Distance: 222.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Hilton Lake Taupo, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hilton Lake Taupo to Waitomo Caves. However, you can walk to Kiddle Dr, Taupō, take the line 33 bus to Ernest Kemp Rise, Taupō, walk to Taupo Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to Taumarunui, walk to Taumarunui, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Hilton Lake Taupo to Waitomo Caves in around 2h 1m.

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