There are 4 ways to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
6h 59m$211–303Drive 376.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tutukaka to Waitomo Cavescar 376.7 km
4h 42m$111–159Fly from Whangarei Airport, bus
- Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane WRE - AKL
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
7h 22mDrive to Kerikeri Airport, fly, bus
- Drive from Tutukaka to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)car
- Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane KKE - AKL
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
6h 58m
Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Whangarei and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Tutukaka and Waitomo Caves is 383 km. The road distance is 376.7 km.
The best way to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $210 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whangarei station.
Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Tutukaka to Waitomo Caves.
There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Kerikeri Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
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