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How to get fromNelson to Waitomo Cavesby plane, bus, car ferry, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Waitomo Caves by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Auckland, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 44m
    $204–634

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    17h 1m
    $80–309

  3. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    16h 26m
    $235–424

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waitomo Cavescar car
    10h 43m
    $227–366

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NSN - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 27m
    $422–1,638

  6. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane BHE - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 24m
    $236–1,604

  7. Fly Nelson Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane NSN - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Waitara to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    8h 34m
    $157–843

  8. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BHE - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    8h 51m
    $201–706

Nelson to Waitomo Caves by bus, foot, car ferry, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) 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 a bus from Nelson to Waitomo Township via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Taumarunui Station, and Taumarunui in around 16h 26m.

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