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How to get fromPicton to Waitomo Cavesby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Picton to Waitomo Caves by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Woodbourne Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane BHE - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 44m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    2. Drive from Wellington to Waitomo Cavescar car
    8h 57m
    $258–328

  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 5m

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 40m

  5. Fly Woodbourne Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BHE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 56m

  6. Car ferry to Wellington, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    9h 53m

  7. Bus to Nelson Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 34m

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 526.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Picton to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the bus to Woodbourne, walk to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), walk to Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia, take the line 24 bus to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Picton to Waitomo Township via Wellington, Wellington, Taumarunui Station, and Taumarunui in around 13h 5m.

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