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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Taupō to Waitomo 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 25m

  2. Drive  141.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinloch to Waitomo Cavescar car 141.6 km
    1h 50m
    $47–68

  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 34m

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Map of how to get from Lake Taupō to Waitomo Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Taupo to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 4h 25m.

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