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How to get fromTe Puia to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Te Puia to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus via Ōpōtiki

    best
    1. Drive from Te Puia to Opotikicar car
    2. Take the bus from Opotiki to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 30m

  2. Drive 501.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Puia to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 501.2 km
    6h 24m
    $147–212

  3. Drive, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Te Puia to Gisborne Airport (GIS)car car
    2. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane GIS - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 30m

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Te Puia to Te Karakacar car
    2. Take the bus from Te Karaka to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    11h 30m

Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Te Puia, Gisborne, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Te Puia to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can drive to Opotiki, take the bus to Hamilton - Central, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Te Puia to Waitomo Glowworm Caves in around 6h 24m.

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