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How to get fromTaupō to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centreby towncar, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre by towncar, train, car, or bus

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  1. Towncar, train

    best
    1. Take a town car from Taupō to National Parktowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 23m
    $245–265

  2. Drive 148.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centrecar car 148.7 km
    1h 51m
    $43–62

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 10m

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  • Distance: 264.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. However, you can take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre in around 1h 51m.

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