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

  • Location: Auckland, New Zealand
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Max Persons: 3
  • $1432

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!

Duration: 12 hours
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Vehicle: Toyota Prius, Alpha, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Hiace, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Mini Bus
Guide: German, Chinese, French, Japanese, English, Korean & Hindi Speakers

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

7:00 AM

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

10:00 AM

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

1:30 PM

Experience Māori culture and geothermal wonders including the Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and Kiwi bird watching.

Return to Auckland
7:00 PM

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
Extra person price: $131
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