How to Travel from
Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Masterton, New Zealand → Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Composite routes from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Cheapest
5 h 1 min
Car
431 km.
from $23
Other
9 h 6 min
302 km.
from $56.52
8 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
302 km.
from $185.35
7 h 49 min
Train, Plane
302 km.
from $173.91
Route Navigator Masterton - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Kiwi Street
Kiwi Street, 50 м
50 м
Turn right onto Tui Street
Tui Street, 118 м
118 м
Turn right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
Turn right onto Dixon Street
Dixon Street, 1 km 711 м
1 km 711 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dixon Street
Dixon Street, 431 м
431 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dixon Street
Dixon Street, 1 km 672 м
1 km 672 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 313 м
313 м
Turn slight left onto Opaki Road
Opaki Road, 38 km 981 м
38 km 981 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 967 м
8 km 967 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 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
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Palmerston to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$280.31
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83
Train operators
Metlink
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which costs $31.52 - $51.09 and takes 9h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Masterton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Waitomo Township via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
How far is it from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The distance between Masterton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 472 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.
How do I travel from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car?
The best way to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs $31.52 - $51.09 .
How long does it take to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus from?
Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Where does the Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus arrive?
Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Can I drive from Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Masterton 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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