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How to get fromPutāruru to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Putāruru to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Putaruru to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 21m

  2. Drive  87.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Putāruru to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 87.6 km
    1h 5m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via 8 Glenshea St, Putāruru

    1. Take the bus from 8 Glenshea St, Putāruru to Transport Centrebus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 51m

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  • Distance: 138.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Putaruru to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Hamilton - Central and Waitomo Township in around 3h 21m.

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