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How to get fromMount Taranaki to Waitomo Cavesby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mount Taranaki to Waitomo Caves by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mount Taranaki to New Plymouthtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Te Kuitibus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    3h 28m
    $322–416

  2. Drive  223.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Taranaki to Waitomo Cavescar car 223.2 km
    2h 46m
    $74–107

  3. Taxi, bus via Otorohanga

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Taranaki to New Plymouthtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    4h 52m
    $239–311

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  • Distance: 240.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Mount Taranaki, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Mount Taranaki to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the taxi to New Plymouth, take the bus to Te Kuiti, then take the taxi to Waitomo Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Taranaki to Waitomo Caves in around 2h 46m.

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