How to Travel from
Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Gisborne, New Zealand → Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Composite routes from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Cheapest
4 h 56 min
Car
415 km.
from $22
Other
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
255 km.
from $213.07
9 h 51 min
256 km.
from $72.63
5 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
255 km.
from $161.43
Route Navigator Gisborne - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Palmerston Road
Palmerston Road, 322 м
322 м
Turn left onto Disraeli Street
Disraeli Street, 176 м
176 м
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 215 м
215 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 1 km 131 м
1 km 131 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gladstone Road
Gladstone Road, 3 km 899 м
3 km 899 м
Turn right onto Makaraka Road and take SH 2 toward Opotiki, Whakatane
Makaraka Road, Opotiki, Whakatane, SH 2, 137 km 504 м
137 km 504 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street and take SH 2 toward Whakatane
Bridge Street, Whakatane, SH 2, 19 km 257 м
19 km 257 м
Turn right onto Wainui Road
Wainui Road, 18 km 353 м
18 km 353 м
Continue onto Pohutukawa Avenue
Pohutukawa Avenue, 59 м
59 м
Turn slight left onto Ohope Road
Ohope Road, 5 km 860 м
5 km 860 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Commerce Street
Commerce Street, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto McAlister Street
McAlister Street, 242 м
242 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Domain Road
Domain Road, 1 km 755 м
1 km 755 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Landing Road
Landing Road, 79 м
79 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Landing Road
Landing Road, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 1 km 597 м
1 km 597 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 3 km 602 м
3 km 602 м
Turn right onto Thornton Road and drive toward Tauranga
Thornton Road, Tauranga, 53 km 983 м
53 km 983 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tauranga Eastern Link
Tauranga Eastern Link, 21 km 742 м
21 km 742 м
Keep left
438 м
438 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 380 м
380 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 7 km 793 м
7 km 793 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 275 м
275 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 2 km 25 м
2 km 25 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 1 km 77 м
1 km 77 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 2 km 646 м
2 km 646 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29A
State Highway 29A, 1 km 447 м
1 km 447 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29
State Highway 29, 4 km 848 м
4 km 848 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 29
State Highway 29, 26 km 792 м
26 km 792 м
Keep left and take SH 29 toward Te Poi, Hamilton
Te Poi, Hamilton, SH 29, 333 м
333 м
Continue onto State Highway 29
State Highway 29, 23 km 429 м
23 km 429 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tīrau Road
Tīrau Road, 17 km 748 м
17 km 748 м
Keep left and drive toward Cambridge, Te Awamutu
Cambridge, Te Awamutu, 1 km 624 м
1 km 624 м
Continue onto Tirau Road
Tirau Road, 2 km 886 м
2 km 886 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shakespeare Street
Shakespeare Street, 1 km 705 м
1 km 705 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cook Street
Cook Street, 363 м
363 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Pope Terrace
Pope Terrace, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cambridge Road
Cambridge Road, 18 km 24 м
18 km 24 м
Turn left onto Golf Road
Golf Road, 1 km 771 м
1 km 771 м
Turn left onto Flat Road
Flat Road, 2 km 793 м
2 km 793 м
Turn left
22 м
22 м
Turn left onto Rolleston Street
Rolleston Street, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
Turn right onto Whitmore Street
Whitmore Street, 221 м
221 м
Turn left onto Church Street
Church Street, 139 м
139 м
Turn left onto Lyon Street
Lyon Street, 33 km 679 м
33 km 679 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Waitomo Caves Road
Waitomo Caves Road, 8 km 60 м
8 km 60 м
Keep left
52 м
52 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Sycamore Lodge to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$49.69
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.88–$242.09
Plane from Gisborne Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.83–$394.99
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which costs $36.96 - $70.65 and takes 9h 51m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Gisborne and Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
No, there is no direct bus from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Sycamore Lodge and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
How far is it from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The distance between Gisborne and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 345 km. The road distance is 413.6 km.
How do I travel from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car?
The best way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus from?
Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Sycamore Lodge station.
Train, bus or fly from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The best way to get from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs $36.96 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $380.43 and takes 6h 58m. There are no good options to train between Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Where does the Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus arrive?
Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Can I drive from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
Yes, the driving distance between Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Gisborne to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Where can I stay near Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
There are 44+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Prices start at $58.27 per night.
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