There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Hobbiton Movie Setbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
1h 58m$86–121Drive 97.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Hinueracar 97.6 km
1h 16m$30–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the taxi from Kihikihi to Hinuerataxi
1h 5m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and arriving at Hobbiton Movie Set via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Hinuera is 97 km. The road distance is 97.6 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Hinuera bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Waitomo Caves to Hinuera bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Hinuera is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Hinuera.
There are 81+ hotels available in Hinuera.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Hinuera, Waikato, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Hobbiton Movie Set once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Hobbiton Movie Set
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $55–80
- Gold
- $30–110
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $300–370
MFT Te Awamutu Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 870 1332
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
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