How to Travel from

Napier to Waitomo District

by Car

New Zealand Napier Waitomo District

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Napier, New Zealand → Waitomo District, New Zealand

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Cheapest

Route Navigator Napier - Waitomo District

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Continue onto Coote Road

Coote Road, 377 м

377 м

Turn right onto Shakespeare Road

Shakespeare Road, 1 km 904 м

1 km 904 м

Turn left onto Ahuriri Bypass

Ahuriri Bypass, 1 km 890 м

1 km 890 м

Turn slight left onto Bridge Street

Bridge Street, 36 м

36 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bridge Street

Bridge Street, 343 м

343 м

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Other from Napier to Taupo

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$35.68

Other from Napier to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

5h 10m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$25.48–$43.32

Other from Hamilton - Central to Piopio

Ave. Duration:

2h 19m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$15.29–$33.13

What is the cheapest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

The cheapest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District is to bus and drive which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

The fastest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Napier and Waitomo District?

No, there is no direct bus from Napier to Waitomo District. However, there are services departing from Napier and arriving at Piopio via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Napier to Waitomo District?

The distance between Napier and Waitomo District is 285 km. The road distance is 291.4 km.

How do I travel from Napier to Waitomo District without a car?

The best way to get from Napier to Waitomo District without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs $34.78 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Napier to Waitomo District, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Napier to Waitomo District bus from?

Napier to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Napier station.

Where does the Napier to Waitomo District bus arrive?

Napier to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Napier to Waitomo District?

Yes, the driving distance between Napier to Waitomo District is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Napier to Waitomo District.

Where can I stay near Waitomo District?

There are 10+ hotels available in Waitomo District. Prices start at $56.30 per night.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave system at Waitomo in the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand. This cave is part of the Waitomo streamway system that includes the Ruakuri Cave, Lucky Strike, and Tumutumu Cave.

Madonna Falls

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Napier to Waitomo District

Composite routes from Napier to Waitomo District

Route Navigator Napier - Waitomo District

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Bus operators

InterCity

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

What is the fastest way to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

Is there a direct bus between Napier and Waitomo District?

How far is it from Napier to Waitomo District?

How do I travel from Napier to Waitomo District without a car?

How long does it take to get from Napier to Waitomo District?

Where do I catch the Napier to Waitomo District bus from?

Where does the Napier to Waitomo District bus arrive?

Can I drive from Napier to Waitomo District?

Where can I stay near Waitomo District?