2 Day Rotorua Experience: Waitomo Caves, Maori Culture & Ziplining from Auckland

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

If you only have two days and want to visit the extraordinary Waitomo Caves on your way to a fun-filled night in Rotorua then this is the tour for you. Experience an awe-inspiring introduction to the indigenous Maori culture and explore Rotorua's Forest Canopy before returning to Auckland. A great way to spend two days in New Zealand!

This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers.

What's Included

Maori Village Experience
Return coach transport from Auckland
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua Canopy Tours
Gratuities
Meals unless specified
Pre and post tour accommodation
Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Great Sights Coach departs Auckland SkyCity Coach terminal at 07:30. Please meet your coach here 15 minutes prior to this. If your accommodation is a major hotel in the Auckland CBD, it may be available for coach pick up prior. Please advise your Auckland accommodation at the time of booking.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves and Te Puia Small Group Tour

    3 stops
  • 1
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    See the magical glowworms and world-famous limestone formations of Waitomo Caves.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    One of New Zealand's foremost cultural venues. At Te Puia's marae, you will receive a traditional welcome and be invited to experience a Maori cultural performance, in which ancient and modern stories are told through song, dance, poi and stick games. You'll gain an understanding of this unique culture and its history and be thoroughly entertained by the talented and charismatic performers.

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, Tamaki Māori Village presents TE PĀ TŪ. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Explore Rotorua's Forest Canopy before returning to Auckland

    2 stops
  • 4

    Embark on an adventure through native New Zealand forest! Journey through the beautiful forest canopy via an incredible network of trails, tree platforms, ziplines, and swing bridges. See breathtaking views of the woodland valleys and hills as you fly through tight openings in the trees. In between the thrill of the ziplines and suspended tree bridges.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Auckland

    Rotorua to Auckland by Intercity Coach

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Discover New Zealand

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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