There are 5 ways to get from Hahei to Waitomo Caves by car, train, taxi, bus, shuttle, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Hahei to Papakuracar
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
5h 12m$117–190Shuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Hahei to Manukau
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 44m$62–138Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Hahei to Thamestaxi
- Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus
6h 30m$491–650Drive 226.9 km
- Drive from Hahei to Waitomo Cavescar 226.9 km
2h 50m$66–94Taxi, ferry, bus
- Take the taxi from Hahei to Hannaford's Wharftaxi
- Take the ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbourferry
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus
7h 26m$329–674
Hahei to Waitomo Caves by shuttle, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hahei to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Hahei to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $65 - $95.
The distance between Hahei and Waitomo Caves is 314 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.
The best way to get from Hahei to Waitomo Caves without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $490 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Hahei to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hahei to Waitomo Caves is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Hahei to Waitomo Caves.
There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
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 Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Thames to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 7 866 0336
- info@go-kiwi.co.nz
- Website
- go-kiwi.co.nz
Shuttle from Hahei to Manukau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- go-kiwi.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 397 567
- info@exploregroup.co.nz
- Website
- exploregroup.co.nz
Ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $68–338
- Schedules at
- exploregroup.co.nz
- Adult
- $135
- Child
- $68
- Family
- $338
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $180–490
Relaxi Taxi
- Phone
- +64 21 06 555 02
Relaxi Taxi
- Phone
- +64 21 06 555 02
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