What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves is to fly and drive which costs $220 - $900 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves is to fly and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $310 - $1,700.

How far is it from Sydney to Waitomo Caves?

The distance between Sydney and Waitomo Caves is 2452 km.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Waitomo Caves?

Waitomo Caves is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 2:31 AM in Sydney and 4:31 AM in Waitomo Caves.

Where can I stay near Waitomo Caves?

There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.

Sydney to Waitomo Caves - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and towncar

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Waitomo 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane SYD - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar
9h 19m
$226–896
Fly to Rotorua, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane SYD - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus
14h 1m
$203–976
Fly to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane SYD - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
10h 10m
$307–931
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane SYD - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus
8h 38m
$312–1,679
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane SYD - NPL
2. Take the bus from Waitara to Eight Mile Junctionbus
11h 45m
$246–986
Fly to Taupo, towncar, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane SYD - 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
13h 13m
$436–1,116

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

$167Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sydney to Waitomo Caves.

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Distance: 2,452.4 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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.

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