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How to get fromPerth to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby plane, car, bus, or towncar

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by plane, car, bus, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane PER - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    12h 15m
    $508–1,874

  2. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PER - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 21m

  3. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane PER - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 54m

  4. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane PER - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    15h 43m
    $511–1,889

  5. Fly to Taupo, towncar, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane PER - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    4. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    17h 9m

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane PER - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    18h 22m

Perth Airport (PER) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,605.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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