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How to get fromWhangārei to Waitomo Cavesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Whangārei to Waitomo Caves by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    6h 30m
    $91–160

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    8h 16m

  3. Drive 345.9 km

    1. Drive from Whangārei to Waitomo Cavescar car 345.9 km
    4h 13m
    $101–145

  4. Fly from Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 40m

  5. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Whangarei to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 19m

Whangārei to Waitomo Caves by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Whangarei to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central in around 6h 30m.

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