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How to get fromWaitomo Glowworm Caves to Paraparaumuby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm 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
    6h 58m
    $261–328

  2. Drive 406.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Paraparaumucar car 406.2 km
    4h 54m
    $119–172

  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 50m

  4. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Wellington, 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
    5h 59m

  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 36m

  6. Bus to Auckland, fly to Wellington, 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 29m

  7. Bus to Auckland, fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    6h 42m

  8. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Wellington, 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 6m
    $131–647

Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Paraparaumu via Waitomo Township and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 8h 50m.

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