Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

4.7
(75 reviews)

13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation 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.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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 Admission ticket free
  • (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

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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 Admission ticket included
  • 3
    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 Admission ticket included

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
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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