There are 3 ways to get from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearoomsbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
2h 51m$125–206Bus via Otorohanga
cheapest- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
4h 4m$10–103Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from New Plymouth to Waitomo Cavescar 183.1 km
2h 15m$54–78
Taranaki to Waitomo Caves by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves is to bus via Otorohanga which costs $10 - $110 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth and arriving at Waitomo Township via Otorohanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Taranaki and Waitomo Caves is 184 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Taranaki to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth station.
Taranaki to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taranaki to Waitomo Caves is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Taranaki to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Taranaki, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearooms twice a week. Tickets cost $5–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Te Kuiti Tiffanys Tearooms
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from New Plymouth to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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