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

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

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Hahei to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 12m
    $119–193

  2. Shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hahei to Manukaushuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 44m
    $62–138

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hahei to Thamestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 11m
    $434–598

  4. Drive 227 km

    1. Drive from Hahei to Waitomo Cavescar car 227 km
    2h 50m
    $68–99

  5. Taxi, bus via Auckland

    1. Take the taxi from Hahei 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 30m
    $491–651

Hahei to Waitomo Caves by shuttle, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Hahei 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 take the taxi to Thames, take the bus to Paeroa, take the bus to Transport Centre, walk to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Township.

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