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How to get fromRotorua to Glow-worm cavesby bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Glow-worm caves by bus, taxi, car, or towncar

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Mangawekabus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take the taxi from Mangaweka to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    5h 18m

  2. Drive 286.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Glow-worm cavescar car 286.6 km
    4h 11m
    $84–121

  3. Towncar, bus, taxi

    1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Flat Hills Tea Roomsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Flat Hills Tea Rooms to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    5h 38m

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  • Distance: 291.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Glow-worm caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the bus to Mangaweka then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Glow-worm caves in around 4h 11m.

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