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How to get fromAustralia to Waitomo Cavesby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Waitomo Caves by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Auckland, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 10m
    $307–881

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Auckland, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OOL - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 46m
    $228–807

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BNE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 23m
    $267–883

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MEL - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 51m
    $307–826

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 38m
    $312–1,679

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane OOL - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    9h 18m
    $513–2,555

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Australia to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, then take the bus to Waitomo Township.

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