Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia Day Tour from Auckland
Experience two tours in one day on this full-day return trip from Auckland! Visit the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves where thousands of tiny bioluminescent creatures light up the darkness
Overview
Experience two tours in one day on this full-day return trip from Auckland! Visit the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves where thousands of tiny bioluminescent creatures light up the darkness. Enjoy a guided tour through the cave and a boat ride on the Waitomo River. Then head to Rotorua’s Te Puia Geothermal Valley to witness erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, Māori architecture, and native Kiwi birds. A perfect cultural and natural combo experience!
Highlights
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Boat ride through Waitomo River beneath glowing cave ceilings
- Scenic drive through Waikato Region
- Admission and guided tour at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- View the Pōhutu Geyser eruption
- Explore Maori village, mud pools, and carving schools
- Spot Kiwi birds in a dedicated enclosure
- Pickup and drop-off from Hotel or Preferred Location
Itinerary
Pickup from Hotel or Preferred Location
Start your day with a convenient pickup from Hotel or Preferred Location and begin your scenic drive.
Scenic Drive through Waikato Region
Enjoy a picturesque 2.5-hour drive through New Zealand’s rich farmlands and countryside.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Explore the magical glowworm-lit caves on a guided walking and boat tour.
Drive to Rotorua
Relax as we travel 2 hours from Waitomo to Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland.
Te Puia Geothermal Valley
Experience Māori culture and geothermal wonders including the Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and Kiwi bird watching.
After an enriching experience, return to Auckland with a drop-off at your pickup location.
Included
- Pickup & Drop-off from Hotel or Preferred Location
- Water
- Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Boat Ride on Waitomo River
- Admission to Te Puia
- Guided tour at Te Puia including Geysers, Mud Pools, Kiwi Bird Viewing
- Professional Guide/Driver
Not Included
- Gratuities