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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

Our Waitomo Caves & Rotorua fully guided day trip combines nature, Māori culture and two of the top attractions in the North Island together to form the ultimate day trip from Auckland.

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NZ$399.00

Per Person

13 Hours

Highlights

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Te Puia Geothermal Park
Maori Cultural Village & Arts School
Rotorua City Highlights
Surprise Scenic Stops

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Itinerary:

1. Auckland - Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city, your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today, but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.

2. Waikato – Exiting Auckland we drive south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world. Encounter stunning scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains and several farm animals along the way. During this journey we pass through Taupiri which has many interesting sites ofcultural significance including local Maori burial grounds & cultural totem poles.

3. Pirongia - After passing through rich countryside and learning about some local history and the New Zealand Land Wars we stop in this idyllic little town for a quick coffee break.

4. Otorohanga - Continuing our adventure we enter Otorohanga “The Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”. See all things Kiwi as you pass through this unique and charming town.

5. Waitomo Caves – Arriving at our first feature attraction you will be guided through the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns before descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. Board your glow-worm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must-see for any traveller.

6. Big Bird – On our way to our next destination, Rotorua, we stop outside Big Bird to see and meet some of our local friendly animals. These guys know our guides well and even though we do not have time to go inside the park, the friendly animals will often come to the fences for a photo or two, thrilling guests.

7. Te Puia Geothermal Park – Arriving at our second feature destination, Te Puia, you will receive a fully guided tour to best experience the geothermal and cultural wonders including: Pōhutu Geyser, Māori Architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, geothermal events and even the chance to view a Kiwi bird in the Kiwi viewing house.

8. Rotorua City Highlights – To finish off our Rotorua experience we do a guided driving tour seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. If there is time, we may even visit a special souvenir shop for some discounted shopping and totry Manuka Honey.

9. Auckland – Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland.

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Includes

Small Group Tour at 16 or Less

Entry tickets to Waitomo & Te Puia

Bottled Water & Snacks

Meeting Point

Our main central meeting point is the SkyCity Hotel, Auckland. Please wait at the front of the hotel lobby, at the bottom of the Sky Tower, the tall pointy thing!

The closest pickup location we offer to the airport is The Sebel Auckland Manukau.

We also offer pickup from the below central locations.

Adina Apartment Hotel Britomart / Copthorne Hotel / Cordis Auckland / Crowne Plaza / Four Points by Sheraton / Grand Millennium / Heritage Hotel / Hilton Auckland / Ibis Budget / Kiwi International Hotel / Mercure Queen Street / Movenpick Hotel / M Social Hotel / Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments / Park Hyatt Auckland / Pullman Hotel / Rydges Auckland / The Grand by Sky City / SO/ Auckland / Sofitel Viaduct Harbour / JW Marriott / Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park / VR Auckland City.

Additional Information

Weather in New Zealand can be a little unpredictable and it is said we experience four seasons in one day! We recommend bringing a rain jacket, hat, sunscreen & some good comfortable shoes for walking in.

Lunch is not provided on this tour, but you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch throughout the day, at your own expense.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

From

NZ$399.00

Per Person

13 Hours

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Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Duration: 13 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour depart from Auckland, and when does it return?

The tour departs at 6:00 AM from Auckland and returns at 7:00 PM.

What should I wear for the tour, especially for the caves and geothermal areas?

Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and non-slip walking shoes.

Are meals also included during the tour?

Not included in the tour price. However, there will be opportunities to purchase food at various stops along the way.

Is this tour suitable for elderly travelers?

Yes, this tour is suitable for elderly travelers.

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

NZ$399.00

Highlights

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Te Puia Geothermal Park

Maori Cultural Village & Arts School

Rotorua City Highlights

Surprise Scenic Stops

Full Description

Includes

Additional Information

NZ$399.00

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Your Order Summary

Booking Form

Traveler Details

Payment Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour depart from Auckland, and when does it return?

What should I wear for the tour, especially for the caves and geothermal areas?

Are meals also included during the tour?

Is this tour suitable for elderly travelers?

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour

NZ$399.00

Highlights

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Te Puia Geothermal Park

Maori Cultural Village & Arts School

Rotorua City Highlights

Surprise Scenic Stops

Full Description

Includes

Additional Information

NZ$399.00

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Your Order Summary

Booking Form

Traveler Details

Payment Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour depart from Auckland, and when does it return?

What should I wear for the tour, especially for the caves and geothermal areas?

Are meals also included during the tour?

Is this tour suitable for elderly travelers?

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