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How to get fromNapier to Waitomo Cavesby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Drive from Taupo to Waitomo Cavescar car
    4h

  2. Drive  289.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Napier to Waitomo Cavescar car 289.5 km
    3h 48m
    $88–127

  3. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 2m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 25m

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NPE - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 25m

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.8 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Napier to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 7h 25m.

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