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How to get fromSydney to Waitomo Cavesby plane, car, bus, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves by plane, car, bus, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar car
    9h 4m
    $242–892

  2. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 10m

  3. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane SYD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    11h 52m
    $250–962

  4. Fly to Taupo, towncar, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - 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
    12h 53m

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 43m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,452.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

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

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