How to Travel from
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand → Sky Tower, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower
Composite routes from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower
Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
195 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 40 min
158 km.
from $163.30
4 h 7 min
Plane
158 km.
from $180.59
Route Navigator Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Sky Tower
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52 м
52 м
Turn slight right onto Waitomo Village Road
Waitomo Village Road, 1 km 671 м
1 km 671 м
Turn left onto Waitomo Valley Road
Waitomo Valley Road, 13 km 633 м
13 km 633 м
Turn left onto Kāwhia Road
Kāwhia Road, 26 km 705 м
26 km 705 м
Continue onto Baffin Street
Baffin Street, 13 km 497 м
13 km 497 м
Turn right onto Ngahinapouri Road
Ngahinapouri Road, 1 km 548 м
1 km 548 м
Turn left onto Gillard Road
Gillard Road, 6 km 583 м
6 km 583 м
Turn right onto Tuhikaramea Road
Tuhikaramea Road, 3 km 361 м
3 km 361 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuhikaramea Road
Tuhikaramea Road, 348 м
348 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuhikaramea Road
Tuhikaramea Road, 480 м
480 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tuhikaramea Road
Tuhikaramea Road, 3 km 361 м
3 km 361 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Massey Street
Massey Street, 150 м
150 м
Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 1 km 301 м
1 km 301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mangaharakeke Drive
Mangaharakeke Drive, 2 km 929 м
2 km 929 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mangaharakeke Drive
Mangaharakeke Drive, 2 km 511 м
2 km 511 м
Keep right onto Mangaharakeke Drive and drive toward Auckland
Mangaharakeke Drive, Auckland, 116 km 316 м
116 km 316 м
Keep left and drive toward Nelson Street, City Centre, Sky City
Nelson Street, City Centre, Sky City, 1 km 574 м
1 km 574 м
Keep right
81 м
81 м
Keep left onto Nelson Street
Nelson Street, 293 м
293 м
Turn slight left onto Nelson Street and drive toward Sky City
Nelson Street, Sky City, 220 м
220 м
Turn right onto Wellesley Street West
Wellesley Street West, 231 м
231 м
Turn left onto Federal Street
Federal Street, 18 м
18 м
Continue onto Federal Street
Federal Street, 66 м
66 м
Turn right
40 м
40 м
Turn right onto Federal Street
Federal Street, 25 м
25 м
Turn left
65 м
65 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
GreatSights
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$34.40
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$203.86
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Otorohanga to Papakura
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.79–$70.08
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Britomart
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.19–$4.33
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower is to bus which costs $19.57 - $29.35 and takes 7h 2m.
What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $33.70 - $48.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Sky Tower?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
How far is it from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
The distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Sky Tower is 204 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
How do I travel from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower without a car?
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower without a car is to bus via Waitomo Township which takes 3h 34m and costs $17.39 - $32.61 .
How long does it take to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
The bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Where do I catch the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower bus from?
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Train or bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower is to bus via Waitomo Township which takes 3h 34m and costs $17.39 - $32.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $97.83 - $130.43 and takes 3h 40m.
Where does the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower bus arrive?
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Can I drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower?
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Sky Tower.
Where can I stay near Sky Tower?
There are 2040+ hotels available in Sky Tower. Prices start at $57.99 per night.
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