There are 3 ways to get from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus 22
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 54mDrive 143.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Cavescar 143.6 km
1h 53m$42–61Drive, train
- Drive from Karangahake Gorge to Hamiltoncar
- Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
2h 59m$54–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Marshall St, Paeroa and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Karangahake Gorge and Waitomo Caves is 158 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Marshall St, Paeroa station.
Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Karangahake Gorge, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo Township via Marshall St, Paeroa, Transport Centre, and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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