Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Waitomo

Waitomo in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waitomo in September
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waitomo

Plane

Although Waitomo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 48 km from Waitomo. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waitomo from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 3h.

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 Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Waitomo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 48 km from Waitomo. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Waitomo from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 3h.

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 Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Waitomo

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Waitomo

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,965 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waitomo

Hiring a car in Waitomo

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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