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How to get fromTutukaka to Waitomo Cavesby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    6h 59m
    $197–286

  2. Drive  376.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tutukaka to Waitomo Cavescar car 376.7 km
    4h 42m
    $113–164

  3. Fly from Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 22m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    8h 45m

  5. Drive to Kerikeri Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Tutukaka to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)car car
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 58m

Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tutukaka to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Whangarei and Auckland - Central in around 6h 59m.

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