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How to get fromTe Puke to Waitomo Cavesby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Te Puke to Waitomo Caves by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 53m
    $17–193

  2. Line 143 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Cameron Road - Greerton Villagebus bus 143
    2. Take the bus from Greerton to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    6h 3m
    $16–113

  3. Drive 166.6 km

    1. Drive from Te Puke to Waitomo Cavescar car 166.6 km
    2h 9m
    $49–71

Te Puke to Waitomo Caves by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Commerce Lane carpark to Waitomo Township via Bayfair - Farm Street, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, Tauranga, and Hamilton - Central in around 5h 53m.

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