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How to get fromKarapiro to Waitomo Cavesby taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Karapiro to Waitomo Caves by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Karapiro to Kihikihitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    59 min
    $176–247

  2. Drive 73 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karapiro to Waitomo Cavescar car 73 km
    1h
    $22–31

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karapiro to Waitomo Cavestaxi taxi 73 km
    1h
    $400–480

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Karapiro to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Kihikihi then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Karapiro to Waitomo Caves in around 1h.

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