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How to get fromPirongia to Waitomo Cavesby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pirongia to Waitomo Caves by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Pirongia to Te Awamututaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Te Awamutu to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    51 min

  2. Drive 41.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pirongia to Waitomo Cavescar car 41.5 km
    38 min
    $13–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pirongia to Waitomo Cavestaxi taxi 41.5 km
    38 min
    $230–280

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  • Distance: 57.4 km
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Pirongia to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Te Awamutu then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Pirongia to Waitomo Caves in around 38 min.

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