Private Tour [2 Days]: Auckland to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu

Glorious Valley Experience - Overnight [2 Day Tour]

Private Tour [2 Days]: Auckland to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu

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Features

2d
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Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Designed to showcase the range of experiences and landscapes on offer in the central north island, we bring to you, one of the country’s most unique natural wonders, the famous Waitomo glow-worm caves, magical walk, and geothermal hot springs. Discover the fantastic local landmarks as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by each and every destination on your list. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place at Te Puia geothermal valley and witness “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World”, thousands of years in the making at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.

Activity location

Auckland Central
- Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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TG2023

2d
English

Stay & Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in this package. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you or you can choose to book your own.
Private Tour: This is a private tour offered for you & your small group. Other groups of people won't travel together in this experience.
Duration: 2 days
Meal & Drinks: A BBQ Buffet Lunch is included on Day 1.
A Hangi Buffet Lunch is included on Day 2.
Vehicle Type: Temperature Controlled Luxurious Minibus or a Mid Sized Saloon or 4x4 depending upon availability & group size.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 6:30 am

Price details

AU$2,261.97 x 2 AdultsAU$4,523.94

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
Air-conditioned vehicle
Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa
WiFi on board
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!
A captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland
Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa
4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard
Admission to Lady Knox Geyser
Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-O–Tapu Thermal wonderland
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Luxurious temperature controlled transport
Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
Witness the frightening display of geothermal chemistry, the Devil’s Bath
Admission to guided tour, Māori cultural performance & hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves
Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
Plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters
Explore the incredible Lady Knox geyser eruption with heights of 10 to 20 metres
Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.
All Fees and Taxes
Witness an awe-inspiring, authentic, and traditional Māori cultural performance
Dinner
Entry to Deluxe Lake Spa

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Souvenir photos are available for purchase after your tour.
We stay dry; the tour does not involve using a wet suit or abseiling or river rapids, it’s very easy.
Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at additional cost.
The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celsius year-round.
Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as these locations are the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
Easy and good fitness level required.
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Waitomo Glowworm Cave & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience (Incl. Cafe Style Lunch)

7 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.

Auckland Central

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

Bombay Hills

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

Robert Harris

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

1h
Admission ticket included

Travel in style from Auckland to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato, which takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky.

Ruakuri Cave

2h
Admission ticket included

Discover a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences in Ruakuri Cave on NZ’s longest underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls while getting up close and personal with the glow-worms.

Rotorua

Travel to Rotorua exploring the geothermal city highlights by visiting the stunning locations in the heart of Rotorua. Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.

Day 2: Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Experience and return to Auckland

3 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Te Puia

3h
Admission ticket included

Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in. The tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations. Te Puia is a must-do activity in Rotorua, and a day tour of Te Puia is the best way to experience this top visitor attraction in New Zealand. After the geothermal valley experience you are set free to relax and explore on your own or add another experience to explore.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

2h
Admission ticket included

Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape – the key to what you see lies below the surface – one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand, extending over 18-sq. km. Come and see the history and beauty of the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am every day. Presented by our fantastic staff in a natural amphitheatre. Visit the Mud Pool to complete your experience at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. The largest mud pool in New Zealand, it was originally the site of a large mud volcano which was destroyed through erosion in the 1920’s.

Auckland Central

After an enchanting fun-filled cultural experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

Location

Activity location

Auckland Central
- Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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