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.

15 minutes

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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.

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

15 minutes

Dog and Sheep Shaped Corrugated Metal Buildings

We will also pass through the unique town of Tirau (the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world) known for its antique shops and animal-shaped corrugated iron buildings.

10 minutes

Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park

Discover the natural wonders at Orakei Korako, also known as Hidden Valley, which boasts the most active geysers of any geothermal park in New Zealand. Embark on a self-guided tour to explore a volcanic world of gushing geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools and some of the largest and most amazing silica terraces in the world. Accessible only by boat, the geothermal field is filled with natural wonders that you can explore at a relaxed pace. Enjoy walking along the boardwalk to see all this magical place has to offer. Wander through the Hidden Valley and visit the thermal Ruatapu Cave which extends more than 36m down into volcanic tuff to the ‘Waiwhakaata’ or ‘Pool of Mirrors’ hot pool at the bottom, one of two thermal caves in the world.

2 hours

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Leaving Taupō, venture into a landscape unlike any other. On arrival in the small town of Waitomo, enjoy a 45-minute guided tour through the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites, towering caverns, and other rock formations. Formed from limestones over 30 million years ago, the caves were first discovered in 1887 and are now one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. Your tour finishes with a short but magical boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, an underground cavern illuminated by the twinkling lights of thousands of tiny glowworms. After your full day Waitomo and Rotorua tour, board the coach for the return journey to Auckland.

1 hour

Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled 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.

15 minutes