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How to get fromLake Taupō to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, car, or towncar

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 31m

  2. Drive 140.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinloch to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 140.1 km
    1h 46m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Turangibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    4h 40m

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  • Distance: 226.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Taupo to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Hamilton - Central and Waitomo Township in around 4h 31m.

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