Highlights
- Three-day North Island tour from Auckland
- Guided tour of the Waitomo Caves and Glowworm Grotto
- Explore Rotorua's geothermal wonders
- 2.5-hour tour of Taupo including Huka Falls
- Accommodation in Rotorua and Lake Taupo
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Auckland
Recent Photos of this Tour
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TaupaThese are the craters in Taupa. It is well worth the visit. You can feel the heat underneath your feet as you walk ...Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
TaupaDon't miss this!Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
Gas PoolsThere is a walking path that stretches alongside the gas pools. The path leads right into the town. If you wish for ...Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
RotoruaGas pool expanation.Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
RotoruaThis is a beautiful museum. It is a stone throw away from the hotel (beside the Spa).Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
Glow worm grottoThe glow worms looked just like stars in the sky.Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
Waitomo CavesThis was really interesting. This was a picture of us taken while exiting the caves.Photo by: Kelley04 2011 -
Useful Information
3-Day Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo Trip from Auckland
You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel to travel to Rotorua by road via the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves and the famous Glowworm Grotto, featuring an underground boat ride. Leaving the caves, a stop will be made at The Big Apple for lunch (cost included). Your afternoon journey to Rotorua continues through the lush Waikato Plains, the Fitzgerald Glade and Mamaku Hills. On arrival in Rotorua you will be transferred to your accommodation: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua or similar.
Day 2 - Rotorua to Taupo
This morning you will explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Your Rotorua morning sightseeing tour includes admission to Te Puia, Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Sheep Show. In the afternoon you'll travel by road to Lake Taupo and on arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation: Suncourt Motor Hotel or similar.
Day 3 - Taupo to Auckland
Your morning starts with a 2.5-hour tour of Taupo including the Taupo Marina, Huka Falls, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, the Craters of the Moon and the famous Aratiatia Rapids. In the afternoon you will depart Taupo for Auckland by road. The tour returns to your Auckland hotel at approximately 6:30pm.
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua is the largest hotel in Rotorua, set on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Rooms feature a mini fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, Sky TV, hairdryer and wireless broadband internet access. Hotel facilities include 24-hour reception, currency exchange, restaurant and bar, pool and separate private spa pools and massage services.
Suncourt Motor Hotel (4-star) is located on the shore of Lake Taupo. Facilities include Sky TV, telephone, tea and coffee making facilities and views of the lake and/or mountains.
Reviewed by Kelley, May 2011
We really enjoyed this tour. The sites were interesting and the hotels were within walking distance to the shops and restaurants as well as picturesque walking paths.
Reviewed by Dianne R, January 2011
Excellent tour and so much fun we had. The bus drivers are great. Lake Taupo is an amazing place.
