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How to get fromParaparaumu to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Paraparaumu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 51m

  2. Drive 407.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paraparaumu to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 407.9 km
    4h 52m
    $119–172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    8h 31m

  4. Train to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    5h 50m
    $126–616

  5. Train to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 14m

  6. Train to Wellington, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 36m

  7. Fly Paraparaumu to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PPQ - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 26m

  8. Train to Wellington, fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane WLG - NPL
    3. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    8h 13m
    $124–606

Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 447.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Paraparaumu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Whanganui / Wanganui and Waitomo Township in around 8h 31m.

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