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How to get fromWhitianga to Waitomo Cavesby car, train, taxi, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitianga to Waitomo Caves by car, train, taxi, bus, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 24m
    $117–153

  2. Drive 242.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Waitomo Cavescar car 242.4 km
    3h 1m
    $71–103

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Whitianga to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    6h 58m
    $448–568

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbourferry ferry Coromandel to Auckland
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    7h 13m
    $274–609

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 14m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 329.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Waitomo Caves. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Whitianga to Waitomo Caves in around 3h 1m.

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