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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Mount Taranakiby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Mount Taranaki by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearooms

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearooms to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $376–484

  2. Drive 223.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Mount Taranakicar car 223.4 km
    2h 46m
    $66–95

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from The Big Apple to New Plymouthbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $317–413

  4. Bus, taxi via Te Awamutu

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi taxi
    5h 36m

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  • Distance: 240.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Mount Taranaki. However, you can take the taxi to Te Kuiti, take the bus to New Plymouth, then take the taxi to Mount Taranaki. Alternatively, you can drive from Waitomo Caves to Mount Taranaki in around 2h 46m.

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