What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to fly and bus which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 13h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to fly and drive which takes 12h 15m and costs $400 - $1,500.

How far is it from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

The distance between Perth and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 5606 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 5h ahead of Perth. It is currently 10:39 PM in Perth and 3:39 AM in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Where can I stay near Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by plane, car, bus, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane PER - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar
12h 15m
$405–1,471
Fly to Rotorua, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rotorua (ROT)plane PER - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus
16h 37m
$377–1,556
Fly to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Auckland (AKL)plane PER - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
13h 31m
$561–1,111
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane PER - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus
13h 49m
$566–2,259
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane PER - NPL
2. Take the bus from Waitara to Eight Mile Junctionbus
16h 6m
$420–1,566
Fly to Taupo, towncar, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Taupo (TUO)plane PER - TUO
2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
4. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus
17h 9m
$610–1,696

Perth Airport (PER) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

26Weekly Planes

10h 38mAverage Duration

$361Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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Distance: 5,605.9 km
Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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