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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pauanui to Marshall St, Paeroataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    4h 42m

  2. Drive 199.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 199.9 km
    2h 28m
    $59–85

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Pauanui to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h
    $105–136

  4. Taxi, bus via Auckland

    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

  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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  • Distance: 217.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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 take the taxi to Marshall St, Paeroa, take the bus to Transport Centre, walk to Hamilton - Central, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pauanui to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Papakura, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 5h.

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