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Queenstown to Waitomo Caves

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Seven ways to Travel from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves

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Cheapest
By car (1 366 km)
21 h 19 min
1366 km.
from $75
Other
Rideshare
21 h 19 min
1366 km.
from $17.82
Bus, Plane (Fly to Tauranga Airport)
6 h 39 min
921 km.
from $254.53
Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)
7 h 48 min
921 km.
from $148.55
Bus, Train
29 h 6 min
921 km.
from $433.17
Bus, Plane (Fly to New Plymouth Airport)
9 h 6 min
921 km.
from $354.53
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rotorua)
10 h 49 min
921 km.
from $280.62

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$433.21
Plane from Queenstown Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$496.92
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Palmerston North to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.40
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90
Train from Wellington to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves is to fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $173.91 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves?

The distance between Queenstown and Waitomo Caves is 1186 km.

How do I travel from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 29h 6m and costs $304.35 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Queenstown to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Queenstown and Waitomo Caves?

It is currently 23:29 at both, Queenstown and 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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