How to Travel from
Carterton to Waitomo Caves
by Plane, Route or Car
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Carterton, New Zealand → Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carterton to Waitomo Caves
Composite routes from Carterton to Waitomo Caves
Cheapest
5 h 8 min
Car
442 km.
from $24
Other
10 h 25 min
308 km.
from $63.07
10 h 57 min
Train, Bus
306 km.
from $176.05
6 h 29 min
Train, Plane
307 km.
from $168.08
8 h 58 min
Train, Plane
307 km.
from $143.62
7 h 47 min
Train, Plane
307 km.
from $154.49
8 h 36 min
Train, Plane
307 km.
from $186.55
Route Navigator Carterton - Waitomo Caves
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto William Wong Place
William Wong Place, 133 м
133 м
Turn right onto Broadway
Broadway, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Masson Street
Masson Street, 120 м
120 м
Turn right onto Belvedere Road
Belvedere Road, 102 м
102 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street North
High Street North, 7 km 816 м
7 km 816 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 2 km 901 м
2 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 1 km 230 м
1 km 230 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ngaumutawa Road
Ngaumutawa Road, 2 km 683 м
2 km 683 м
Turn left onto West Bush Road
West Bush Road, 402 м
402 м
Turn right onto Chamberlain Road
Chamberlain Road, 1 km 214 м
1 km 214 м
Turn left onto Upper Plain Road
Upper Plain Road, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Turn right onto Kibblewhite Road
Kibblewhite Road, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Turn left onto Paierau Road
Paierau Road, 8 km 740 м
8 km 740 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 28 km 70 м
28 km 70 м
Turn slight left onto Main Street
Main Street, 40 km 843 м
40 km 843 м
Turn left onto Station Street
Station Street, 110 м
110 м
Continue onto Grey Street
Grey Street, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
Turn left onto Vogel Street
Vogel Street, 1 km 357 м
1 km 357 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Te Ahu a Turanga / Manawatū Tararua Highway
Te Ahu a Turanga / Manawatū Tararua Highway, 11 km 888 м
11 km 888 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Road
Napier Road, 2 km 552 м
2 km 552 м
Turn right onto Cambridge Avenue
Cambridge Avenue, 1 km 751 м
1 km 751 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cambridge Avenue
Cambridge Avenue, 424 м
424 м
Turn left onto Oxford Street
Oxford Street, 16 km 417 м
16 km 417 м
Turn right onto Kimbolton Road
Kimbolton Road, 9 km 588 м
9 km 588 м
Turn left onto Cheltenham Hunterville Road
Cheltenham Hunterville Road, 30 km 64 м
30 km 64 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 41 km 923 м
41 km 923 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 29 km 612 м
29 km 612 м
Keep left and take SH 49 toward Ohakune, Waimarino
Ohakune, Waimarino, SH 49, 49 м
49 м
Turn left onto State Highway 49
State Highway 49, 28 km 590 м
28 km 590 м
Continue onto Tohunga Road
Tohunga Road, 8 km 485 м
8 km 485 м
Turn right onto State Highway 4 and take SH 4 toward National Park
State Highway 4, National Park, SH 4, 69 km 95 м
69 km 95 м
Turn right onto State Highway 4 and take SH 4 toward Hamilton
State Highway 4, Hamilton, SH 4, 70 km 634 м
70 km 634 м
Turn right onto State Highway 3 and take SH 3 toward Hamilton
State Highway 3, Hamilton, SH 3, 12 km 666 м
12 km 666 м
Turn left onto Carroll Street and take SH 3 toward Hamilton, Waitomo Caves
Carroll Street, Hamilton, Waitomo Caves, SH 3, 12 km 617 м
12 km 617 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Waitomo Caves Road
Waitomo Caves Road, 8 km 509 м
8 km 509 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$229.35
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.16–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$394.99
Plane from Wellington to New
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$242.09
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.47–$30.58
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04
Metlink
Train from Carterton Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves?
The cheapest way to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves is to bus which costs $33.70 - $59.78 and takes 10h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves?
The fastest way to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Carterton and Waitomo Caves?
No, there is no direct bus from Carterton to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Carterton - Broadway and arriving at Waitomo Township via Masterton and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
How far is it from Carterton to Waitomo Caves?
The distance between Carterton and Waitomo Caves is 486 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.
How do I travel from Carterton to Waitomo Caves without a car?
The best way to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $33.70 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves?
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Carterton to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Carterton to Waitomo Caves bus from?
Carterton to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Where does the Carterton to Waitomo Caves bus arrive?
Carterton to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
What is the time difference between Carterton and Waitomo Caves?
It is currently 00:27 at both, Carterton and Waitomo Caves.
Can I drive from Carterton to Waitomo Caves?
Yes, the driving distance between Carterton to Waitomo Caves is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Carterton to Waitomo Caves.
Where can I stay near Waitomo Caves?
There are 45+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves. Prices start at $58.27 per night.
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