Driving times to Waitomo
Waitomo is situated within easy reach of the North Island of New Zealand's main centres.
Hamilton, the heart of New Zealand's dairy farming industry, is the nearest major city just 1-hour drive away. New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is around 2½ hours (202km) driving distance and the holiday playgrounds of Taupo, Rotorua and Mount Ruapehu are under 2 hours from Waitomo.
| FROM | DISTANCE | DRIVING TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland to Waitomo | 202 km | 125 mi | 2.5 hours |
| Hamilton to Waitomo | 71 km | 44 mi | 1 hour |
| Matamata(Hobbiton) to Waitomo | 83 km | 52 mi | 1.25 hours |
| Rotorua(Te Puia) to Waitomo | 147 km | 91 mi | 2 hours |