How to Travel from
Waitomo Caves to Thames
by Route or Car
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand → Thames, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waitomo Caves to Thames
Composite routes from Waitomo Caves to Thames
Cheapest
2 h 2 min
Car
163 km.
from $8
Other
5 h 6 min
130 km.
from $59.22
5 h 31 min
Train, Bus
130 km.
from $196.74
5 h 15 min
130 km.
from $43.65
9 h 45 min
130 km.
from $44.61
Route Navigator Waitomo Caves - Thames
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Continue onto Waitomo Village Road
Waitomo Village Road, 7 km 487 м
7 km 487 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 3
State Highway 3, 8 km 665 м
8 km 665 м
Turn left onto Te Kanawa Street and take SH 31, SH 39 toward Kāwhia
Te Kanawa Street, Kāwhia, SH 31, SH 39, 76 м
76 м
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
Lawrence Street, 234 м
234 м
Turn left onto Tuhoro Street
Tuhoro Street, 78 м
78 м
Turn right onto Turongo Street
Turongo Street, 161 м
161 м
Turn left onto Hinewai Street
Hinewai Street, 1 km 807 м
1 km 807 м
Turn left onto Kakamutu Road
Kakamutu Road, 26 km 166 м
26 km 166 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bank Street
Bank Street, 236 м
236 м
Turn left onto Alexandra Street
Alexandra Street, 116 м
116 м
Turn right onto Churchill Street
Churchill Street, 487 м
487 м
Turn sharp right onto Mutu Street
Mutu Street, 313 м
313 м
Turn left onto Ohaupo Road
Ohaupo Road, 16 km 531 м
16 km 531 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Airport Road
Airport Road, 7 km 672 м
7 km 672 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 21
State Highway 21, 112 м
112 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tauwhare Road
Tauwhare Road, 7 km 990 м
7 km 990 м
Turn left onto Platt Road
Platt Road, 1 km 235 м
1 km 235 м
Turn right onto State Highway 26
State Highway 26, 18 km 952 м
18 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue Road North
Avenue Road North, 2 km 712 м
2 km 712 м
Turn left onto Studholme Street
Studholme Street, 16 km 111 м
16 km 111 м
Turn right onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road and drive toward Te Aroha, Paeroa
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, Te Aroha, Paeroa, 3 km 512 м
3 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, 13 km 323 м
13 km 323 м
Turn left onto Awaiti Road
Awaiti Road, 11 km 84 м
11 km 84 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 4 km 859 м
4 km 859 м
Turn right onto Hauraki Road
Hauraki Road, 14 km 137 м
14 km 137 м
Turn right onto State Highway 25 and take SH 25 toward Thames
State Highway 25, Thames, SH 25, 2 km 253 м
2 km 253 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ngāti Maru Highway
Ngāti Maru Highway, 5 km 454 м
5 km 454 м
Turn right onto Pollen Street and drive toward Thames Town Centre
Pollen Street, Thames Town Centre, 1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames?
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames is to drive which costs $28.26 - $41.30 and takes 2h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames?
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Waitomo Caves and Thames?
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Thames. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Thames via Transport Centre and Paeroa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Thames?
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Thames is 183 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
How do I travel from Waitomo Caves to Thames without a car?
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs $28.26 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames?
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Waitomo Caves to Thames bus from?
Waitomo Caves to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Where does the Waitomo Caves to Thames bus arrive?
Waitomo Caves to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Can I drive from Waitomo Caves to Thames?
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Thames is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Thames.
Where can I stay near Thames?
There are 46+ hotels available in Thames. Prices start at $67.57 per night.
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