Rome2Rio

How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Hot Water Beachby train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Find Transport to Hot Water Beach

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Hot Water Beach by train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Hot Water Beachcar car
    4h 14m
    $210–268

  2. Drive 224.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Hot Water Beachcar car 224.3 km
    2h 49m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Drive from Marshall St, Paeroa to Hot Water Beachcar car
    4h 42m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Hot Water Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 9m

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Hot Water Beachshuttle bus
    6h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Hot Water Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Hot Water Beach, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Hot Water Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Otorohanga, take the train to Papakura, then drive to Hot Water Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Hot Water Beach via Hamilton - Central, Transport Centre, and Marshall St, Paeroa in around 4h 42m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.