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How to get fromMatamata to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matamata to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 56m

  2. Drive  102.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 102.4 km
    1h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Kihikihitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    1h 28m

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  • Distance: 149 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 3h 56m.

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