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There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Paraparaumu by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 2m
    $234–287

  2. Drive  407.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Paraparaumucar car 407.7 km
    4h 58m
    $134–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    8h 44m

  4. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TRG - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    5h 9m
    $155–725

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 30m

  6. Bus to Auckland, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    7h 23m

  7. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    6h 6m

  8. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain train
    7h
    $143–684

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Paraparaumu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 459.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $160–200 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Paraparaumu via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 8h 44m.

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