Waitomo & Rotorua Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand

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Explore the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Scenic flat-bottom boat ride along the Waitomo River

Discover geothermal wonders and Māori culture at Te Puia

See Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, Kiwi birds, and carving schools

Waitomo and Rotorua Tour Combines Glowworms, Geothermal Wonders and Māori Culture

Experience two of New Zealand’s iconic attractions in a single day with a full-day tour that offers a special deal when both adventures are booked together. The journey begins with a pick-up from Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive through the stunning Waikato Region toward the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

On arrival, guests can enjoy a short break at a café before joining a guided tour inside the Waitomo Grotto. Visitors walk through illuminated cave passages created by thousands of tiny living glowworms unique to New Zealand, learning about the site’s history and cultural significance along the way.

A highlight of the visit is a peaceful flat-bottom boat ride along the Waitomo River, allowing guests to glide beneath the glowing cave ceiling and observe the glowworms in their natural habitat. The journey then continues with a two-hour drive to Rotorua for the next stage of the adventure.

In Rotorua, guests explore the geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture at Te Puia, including the Pohutu Geyser, boiling mud pools, the National Wood Carving School, and a Prehistoric Māori Village. Visitors may also see native Kiwi birds and enjoy a traditional Māori Haka performance before returning to Auckland CBD after a full day of natural beauty, culture, and exploration.

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Waitomo and Rotorua Tour Combines Glowworms, Geothermal Wonders and Māori Culture Experience two of New Zealand’s iconic attractions in a single day with a full-day tour that offers a special deal when both adventures are booked together. The journey begins with a pick-up from Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic two-and...

What's Included

Pick up from Auckland CBD
Water & Snacks
Waitomo Caves entry with boat ride.
Admission & guided tour in Te Puia
Kiwi Bird Watching
Geyser, mud pools, Māori village, Haka, carving schools
Drop Off at Auckland CBD

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Discover the wonders of Auckland, New Zealand with this unforgettable experience. Next, hop back on your comfortable vehicle for a two-hour drive to Rotorua, where you’ll explore the geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture at Te Puia. Witness the Pohutu Geyser, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, marvel at boiling mud pools, and visit the National Wood Carving School and Prehistoric Māori Village. Highlights of your tour include: Explore the magical Waitomo Glowworm CavesScenic flat-bottom boat ride along the Waitomo RiverDiscover geothermal wonders and Māori culture at Te PuiaSee Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, Kiwi birds, and carving schools. This tour includes: Pick up from Auckland CBDWater SnacksWaitomo Caves entry with boat ride.Admission guided tour in Te PuiaKiwi Bird WatchingGeyser, mud pools, Māori village, Haka, carving schoolsDrop Off at Auckland CB. Experience two of New Zealand’s iconic attractions in a single day with our full-day tour, offering a special deal when you book both adventures together. After being picked up from Auckland CBD, you’ll journey south through the stunning Waikato Region on a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Upon arrival, take a moment to grab a snack or warm drink at the café before j. Duration: 12 hours . Book your Waitomo & Rotorua Tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!