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Waitomo Caves to Queenstown

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1367 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Waitomo Caves to Queenstown

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Cheapest
By car (1 367 km)
21 h 21 min
1367 km.
from $75
Other
Rideshare
21 h 21 min
1367 km.
from $17.83
Plane
6 h 6 min
921 km.
from $254.47
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
6 h 53 min
921 km.
from $148.75
Train, Bus
28 h 31 min
920 km.
from $662.74
Bus, Plane (Bus to New Plymouth Airport)
8 h 28 min
921 km.
from $321.74
Bus, Train
34 h 21 min
921 km.
from $475.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$535.14
Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$458.69

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Waitomo Township to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.58–$48.42
Bus from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunui
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 Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$195.38–$244.22

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$114.67–$152.90
Train from Taumarunui Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.56–$121.04

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Waitomo Caves to Queenstown?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Queenstown is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 6h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct flight between Waitomo Caves and Queenstown?

There are no direct flights between Waitomo Caves and Queenstown. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 55m and costs $108.70 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Queenstown?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Queenstown is 1187 km.

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

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Queenstown without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 31m and costs $358.70 - $597.83 .

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

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

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
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