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How to get fromPauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby car, train, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by car, train, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Pauanui to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h
    $102–138

  2. Drive  199.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 199.9 km
    2h 28m
    $62–89

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pauanui to Koputaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kopu to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    6h 1m

  4. Taxi, bus via Manukau City

    1. Take the taxi from Pauanui to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 7m

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tairua to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 44m

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Map of how to get from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.1 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kopu, take the bus to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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