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

The cheapest way to get from Uluru to Waitomo Caves is to fly and drive which costs $750 - $2,900 and takes 18h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uluru to Waitomo Caves is to fly and drive which takes 18h 35m and costs $750 - $2,900.

How far is it from Uluru to Waitomo Caves?

The distance between Uluru and Waitomo Caves is 4640 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 35m to get from Uluru to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Waitomo Caves?

There are 53+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Uluru 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
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1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AYQ - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar
18h 35m
$770–2,854
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane AYQ - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus
19h 59m
Fly to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane AYQ - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus
12h 11m
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane AYQ - NPL
2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus
19h 28m
$773–2,874
Fly to Taupo, towncar, bus
1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Taupo (TUO)plane AYQ - 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
21h 59m
Fly to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AYQ - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus
22h 47m

Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 39mAverage Duration

$648Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Uluru to Waitomo Caves.

Launch map view

Distance: 4,640.5 km
Duration: 18h 35m

What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Uluru to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Caves. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), walk to Airport Rd, Mystery Creek, take the line 24 bus to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi, then take the bus to Waitomo Township.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Tauranga Airport via Sydney, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 17h 20m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,500

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Tauranga Airport via Sydney, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 18h 15m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,600

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Tauranga Airport via Melbourne, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 18h 35m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $650–2,700

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Hamilton International Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 19h 42m
When: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $900–3,700

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Hamilton International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 17h 15m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,400–3,800

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Auckland via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,200

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Auckland via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 9h 40m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–2,500

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to New Plymouth Airport via Sydney, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 15h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,500

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to New Plymouth Airport via Melbourne, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 16h 55m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $650–2,700

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to New Plymouth Airport via Sydney, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 18h
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,500

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Rotorua via Sydney, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,500

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Rotorua via Melbourne, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 18h 50m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $650–2,700

Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Rotorua via Sydney, Wellington

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,600

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