How to Travel from
Matamata to Glow-worm caves
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Matamata, New Zealand → Glow-worm caves, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matamata to Glow-Worm Caves
Composite routes from Matamata to Glow-Worm Caves
Cheapest
4 h 31 min
Car
326 km.
from $17
Other
7 h 13 min
240 km.
from $138.72
8 h 33 min
Taxi, Train
240 km.
from $649.86
6 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
240 km.
from $296.43
7 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
240 km.
from $180.13
Route Navigator Matamata - Glow-worm caves
Get all the information you need right here
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn left onto Arawa Street
Arawa Street, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Tainui Street
Tainui Street, 190 м
190 м
Turn left onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 1 km 231 м
1 km 231 м
Turn slight left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua
State Highway 27, Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Rotorua, Tauranga
State Highway 29, Rotorua, Tauranga, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Rotorua, Tirau
State Highway 27, Rotorua, Tirau, SH 27, 10 km 64 м
10 km 64 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taupō Street
Taupō Street, 11 km 244 м
11 km 244 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 17 м
17 м
Turn left onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 6 м
6 м
Turn right onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 53 м
53 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wiltsdown Road
Wiltsdown Road, 2 km 192 м
2 km 192 м
Turn left onto Paraonui Road
Paraonui Road, 5 km 268 м
5 km 268 м
Turn right onto Matanuku Road
Matanuku Road, 2 km 229 м
2 km 229 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 4 km 228 м
4 km 228 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road
Whakamaru Road, 26 km 693 м
26 km 693 м
Turn left onto Tihoi Road and take SH 32 toward Taupo, Turangi, National Park
Tihoi Road, Taupo, Turangi, National Park, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn left onto State Highway 41 and take SH 41 toward Turangi, National Park
State Highway 41, Turangi, National Park, SH 41, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1 and take SH 1 toward Waiouru, Palmerston North
State Highway 1, Waiouru, Palmerston North, SH 1, 90 km 213 м
90 km 213 м
Turn slight right onto Hautapu Street and drive toward Palmerston North
Hautapu Street, Palmerston North, 20 km 881 м
20 km 881 м
Turn left onto Ruahine Road and drive toward Rangiwahia, Manawatū Scenic Route
Ruahine Road, Rangiwahia, Manawatū Scenic Route, 18 km 379 м
18 km 379 м
Turn left onto Te Parapara Road and drive toward Āpiti
Te Parapara Road, Āpiti, 17 km 335 м
17 km 335 м
Turn sharp left onto Table Flat Road
Table Flat Road, 9 km 974 м
9 km 974 м
Keep right onto Limestone Road
Limestone Road, 2 km 322 м
2 km 322 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Matamata to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Mangaweka
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Bus from Rotorua to Taihape
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Bus from Tirau to Mangaweka
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Bus from Cambridge to Mangaweka
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Matamata to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Air Chathams
Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Auckland to Wanganui
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$242.09
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.93–$121.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves?
The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 4h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves?
The fastest way to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
How far is it from Matamata to Glow-worm caves?
The distance between Matamata and Glow-worm caves is 359 km. The road distance is 326.9 km.
How do I travel from Matamata to Glow-worm caves without a car?
The best way to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves without a car is to bus via Rotorua which takes 7h 13m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves?
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Matamata to Glow-worm caves, including transfers.
Can I drive from Matamata to Glow-worm caves?
Yes, the driving distance between Matamata to Glow-worm caves is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Matamata to Glow-worm caves.
Where can I stay near Glow-worm caves?
There are five+ hotels available in Glow-worm caves. Prices start at $54.89 per night.
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