Waitomo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waitomo

Waitomo is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waitomo to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Waitomo

Waitomo in January
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waitomo in January
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waitomo

Plane

Although Waitomo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 115 km from Waitomo. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waitomo from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 17h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Waitomo is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 160 km from Waitomo. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Waitomo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tauranga (TRG), which is located 115 km from Waitomo. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waitomo from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 17h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Waitomo is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 160 km from Waitomo. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Waitomo

AKLAuckland Intl
TRGTauranga
NPLNew Plymouth

Airlines serving Waitomo

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,539 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Waitomo

Expect to pay $2.81 per litre in Waitomo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.65 and $44.87.

Expect to pay $2.81 per litre in Waitomo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.65 and $44.87.