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How to get fromWaiheke Island to Waitomo Cavesby ferry, bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waiheke Island to Waitomo Caves by ferry, bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry Mtia
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    4h 37m
    $111–158

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train train Sth
    3. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train
    6h 16m
    $112–142

  3. Ferry, fly, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar car
    5h 13m
    $129–485

  4. Ferry, bus via Waitomo Township

    1. Take the ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11ferry ferry Mtia
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 32m

Waiheke Island to Waitomo Caves by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Waiheke Island to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, walk to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Waiheke Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Township via Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11, Waitemata Train Station 4, Papakura, Otorohanga, and Otorohanga in around 6h 16m.

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