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.
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 Melbourne and takes around 19h 30m.
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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.
Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.57 and $43.42.