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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Te Puiaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Te Puia by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Te Karakabus bus
    3. Drive from Te Karaka to Te Puiacar car
    10h 52m

  2. Drive 502.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Te Puiacar car 502.7 km
    6h 28m
    $147–213

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane AKL - GIS
    3. Drive from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Te Puiacar car
    7h 7m

Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Te Puia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 557.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Te Puia, Gisborne, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Te Puia. However, you can take the bus to Hamilton - Central, take the bus to Te Karaka, then drive to Te Puia. Alternatively, you can drive from Waitomo Caves to Te Puia in around 6h 28m.

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