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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Haheiby train, car, bus, taxi or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Hahei by train, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Haheicar car
    4h 15m
    $210–268

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Haheishuttle bus
    6h 39m
    $55–133

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Haheitaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $433–599

  4. Drive 227 km

    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Haheicar car 227 km
    2h 50m
    $69–99

  5. Bus, taxi via Manukau City

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Haheitaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $420–598

Waitomo Caves to Hahei by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Hahei, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Hahei. However, you can take the taxi to Otorohanga, take the train to Papakura, then drive to Hahei. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hamilton - Central, walk to Transport Centre, take the bus to Marshall St, Paeroa, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Hahei.

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