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

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Uluru is to drive and fly which costs $550 - $2,000 and takes 22h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Uluru is to drive and fly which takes 22h 35m and costs $550 - $2,000.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Uluru?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Uluru is 4640 km.

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

It takes approximately 22h 35m to get from Waitomo Caves to Uluru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Uluru?

There are six+ hotels available in Uluru.

Waitomo Caves to Uluru - 4 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Uluru by car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane TRG - AYQ
22h 35m
$548–1,930
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane HLZ - AYQ
25h 15m
Bus to Auckland, fly
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane AKL - AYQ
14h 19m
Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus
2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)plane NPL - AYQ
24h 22m
$562–1,946

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

30Weekly Planes

22h 42mAverage Duration

$448Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Uluru.

Launch map view

Distance: 4,640.4 km
Duration: 22h 35m

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

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

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 52m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $450–3,200

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

Ave. Duration: 21h 48m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $450–3,100

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

Ave. Duration: 23h 5m
When: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $900–3,200

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,200

Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $700–2,900

Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Ayers Rock Airport via Christchurch, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 26h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 50m
When: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

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

Ave. Duration: 21h
When: Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–5,500

Flights from Auckland to Ayers Rock Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 9h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $380–2,700

Flights from Auckland to Ayers Rock Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 17h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $390–1,600

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

Ave. Duration: 20h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $460–3,100

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 22m
When: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,200

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

Ave. Duration: 25h 50m
When: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,100

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

Ave. Duration: 22h 35m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $450–1,900

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