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How to get fromWaitomo Glowworm Caves to Lake Taupōby bus, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Lake Taupō by bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    4h 25m

  2. Drive 140.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Kinlochcar car 140.2 km
    1h 46m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunuibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    4h 40m

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  • Distance: 225.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand and Lake Taupō, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Taupo via Waitomo Township and Hamilton - Central in around 4h 25m.

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