Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups | 13 hours

66 Reviews | Auckland
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2 Adults x $283.66
$567.32
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Finish in Rotorua
Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
Minibus
Pickup included
Rotorua Waitomo Caves Day Tour
2 Adults x $283.66
$567.32
Approx Total
$567.32
One day tour with options - You may Tour starts in Auckland and can finish in Auckland or Rotorua (price is the same)
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom
  • Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
  • Local taxes
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense)
  • Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee

Overview

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service. Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers. All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café. Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.

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Pickup details

We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accomodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accomodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with ... us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible. Guaranteed departure - WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR POLICY “We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19. Until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours We promise quality and personal service in spacious vehicles Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

    Within TE Puia you will find the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. They have shared these treasures with manuhiri (visitors) for 170 years and proudly continue that legacy today

    30 minutes

  • Lake Rotorua (Pass By)

    We have limited time in Rotorua so we quickly have a look at Lake Rotorua on our way in or way out of Rotorua

  • Te Puia

    Te Puia where you will have lunch and time to explore Te Puia - total time in Rotorua approximately 1.5 hours. Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. It is home to the Pohutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs, silica formations, the Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving

    2 hours

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    We travel to Waitomo Caves, World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance. You will walk into the caves and sail out in a small boat.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small-group tour
  • Infant meals not included
  • Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles.
  • Tour is not suitable for children under 2 years to travel with group - private tours can be arranged on request

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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4.7

66 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 53 reviews with 5 stars

This was a long day that...

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a long day that didn’t feel long at all since it was so enjoyable with multiple stops. Ticked all the boxes and our guide, Chris, was entertaining knowledgeable and accommodating. I recommend.

Edson was a fabulous guide!

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide was fabulous. He made the trip so wonderful! He was knowledgeable and entertaining! Thank you so much Edson!

Very nice day trip with...

Published on Feb, 2025

Very nice day trip with countable tour guide. Great nature beauty! Definitely recommend to other visitors.

Long trip well worth it!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a great guide/driver and a beautiful drive to see these amazing sites! Nice vehicle with door to door service was appreciated.

Great day!!

Published on Jan, 2025

Great guide, Peter! Enjoyed our visit to Waitomo Cave and the Māori center! Able to do a lot in one day and happy to let someone else do the driving!!

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