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How to get fromToronto to Waitomo Cavesby plane, car, bus, towncar, shuttle or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Waitomo Caves by plane, car, bus, towncar, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane YYZ - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar car
    26h 19m
    $890–3,178

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane YYZ - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    27h 10m

  3. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane YYZ - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    28h 52m
    $898–3,210

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Taupo, towncar, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane YYZ - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    4. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    31h 8m

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane YYZ - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    32h 21m

  6. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BUF - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    29h 50m

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane DTW - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    32h 26m

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration23h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$845Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Toronto to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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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