How to Travel from
Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves
by Route or Car
Schedule
Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand → Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves
Composite routes from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves
Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
241 km.
from $13
Other
5 h 33 min
Train
164 km.
from $137.65
6 h 27 min
164 km.
from $81.96
6 h 46 min
164 km.
from $54.83
Route Navigator Coromandel Peninsula - Waitomo Caves
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Continue onto Old Coach Road
Old Coach Road, 3 km 77 м
3 km 77 м
Turn left onto The 309 Road
The 309 Road, 4 km 911 м
4 km 911 м
Turn right onto Tairua Whitianga Road and take SH 25 toward Tairua
Tairua Whitianga Road, Tairua, SH 25, 47 km 196 м
47 km 196 м
Continue onto Kopu Hikuai Road and take SH 25A toward Thames
Kopu Hikuai Road, Thames, SH 25A, 28 km 188 м
28 km 188 м
Turn right onto Paeroa Kopu Road and take SH 26 toward Thames, Auckland
Paeroa Kopu Road, Thames, Auckland, SH 26, 368 м
368 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 25
State Highway 25, 2 km 178 м
2 km 178 м
Keep left and drive toward Turua
Turua, 14 km 207 м
14 km 207 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 4 km 848 м
4 km 848 м
Turn right onto Awaiti Road
Awaiti Road, 11 km 84 м
11 km 84 м
Turn right onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, 13 km 275 м
13 km 275 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, 3 km 563 м
3 km 563 м
Turn left onto Morrinsville-Tahuna Road and drive toward Morrinsville
Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, Morrinsville, 16 km 111 м
16 km 111 м
Turn right onto Snell Street
Snell Street, 2 km 709 м
2 km 709 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Thames Street
Thames Street, 18 km 944 м
18 km 944 м
Keep left
46 м
46 м
Turn slight left onto Platt Road
Platt Road, 1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
Turn right onto Tauwhare Road
Tauwhare Road, 7 km 963 м
7 km 963 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 21
State Highway 21, 111 м
111 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Airport Road
Airport Road, 7 km 607 м
7 km 607 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ohaupo Road
Ohaupo Road, 16 km 556 м
16 km 556 м
Turn right onto Mutu Street
Mutu Street, 313 м
313 м
Turn sharp left onto Churchill Street
Churchill Street, 480 м
480 м
Turn left onto Alexandra Street
Alexandra Street, 116 м
116 м
Turn right onto Bank Street
Bank Street, 213 м
213 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bank Street
Bank Street, 26 km 195 м
26 km 195 м
Turn right onto Hinewai Street
Hinewai Street, 1 km 807 м
1 km 807 м
Turn right onto Turongo Street
Turongo Street, 161 м
161 м
Turn left onto Tuhoro Street
Tuhoro Street, 78 м
78 м
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
Lawrence Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn left onto Te Kanawa Street
Te Kanawa Street, 76 м
76 м
Turn right onto Maniapoto Street and take SH 3 toward Waitomo Caves, New Plymouth
Maniapoto Street, Waitomo Caves, New Plymouth, SH 3, 8 km 651 м
8 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Waitomo Caves Road
Waitomo Caves Road, 8 km 602 м
8 km 602 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Busit
Bus from Marshall St to Transport
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.83
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Thames to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
GreatSights
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.21
Go Kiwi Shuttles
Bus from Whitianga to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$56.06
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.24–$63.71
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves?
The cheapest way to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 3h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves?
The fastest way to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
How far is it from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves?
The distance between Coromandel Peninsula and Waitomo Caves is 331 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.
How do I travel from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves without a car?
The best way to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves?
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Can I drive from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves?
Yes, the driving distance between Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Coromandel Peninsula to Waitomo Caves.
Where can I stay near Waitomo Caves?
There are 45+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves. Prices start at $56.15 per night.
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