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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Waitomo Caves by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane BNE - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar car
    9h 17m
    $231–893

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Rotorua, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane BNE - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 39m
    $203–978

  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
    $257–833

  4. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OOL - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    12h 9m
    $218–757

  5. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MCY - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    13h 45m
    $309–808

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane OOL - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    10h 42m
    $473–2,355

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Caves. 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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