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Duration: 12.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Product code: 3910GS16
See all the highlights of the Waitomo Caves and Rotorua in one day. You'll take a guided tour of Waitomo Caves' stalactites and glowworms, and see Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools and geysers, and make many other interesting stops along the way.
At Waitomo you'll take a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers to view stalactites formed over thousands of years by the constant dripping of water. Your caves tour includes a magical boat ride through the glowworm grotto, illuminated by thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling.
Next you'll visit the Rainbow Springs Nature Sanctuary, where you'll see kiwi, native birds and other wildlife in a bush setting. At the Agrodome you'll see sheep mustering by highly trained dogs, sheep shearing demonstrations and receive an insight into the history of dairy farm milking. Don't miss the opportunity to milk a cow, feed young animals or even be photographed with a huge bull!
Then it's on to the famous Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see the renowned silica terraces, bubbling mud pools and unique geothermal vegetation. Exploding from the ground up to 100 feet (30 meters) high is the world-famous Pohutu Geyser, which bursts into life 10-20 times a day and has been a visitor attraction since the early 1900s.
You'll also visit the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, to see how traditional carvings and weavings record history and customs in the Maori sacred meeting houses.
- Day trip from Auckland to Waitomo Caves and Rotorua
- Guided tour of Waitomo Caves and boat ride through the glowworm grotto
- Wildlife viewing at the Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve
- Agrodome sheep mustering and shearing demonstrations
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the world-famous Pohutu Geyser
- Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Refreshments and boxed lunch served onboard the coach
- Entertaining and informative commentary from your friendly driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from city-centre Auckland hotels
Glowworm Grotto, Waitomo Caves
Daily
Departure Point:Discover New Zealand Travel Center, 180 Quay Street, Auckland (opposite the Ferry Building) and selected central city hotels
Departure Time:7:00am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time
Return details:Tour concludes in Auckland, at approximately 8:15pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pick up is available from all Auckland centrally located hotels.
Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.
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- Roundtrip coach travel from Auckland to Waitomo Caves and Rotorua
- Entry and guided tour of Waitomo Caves
- Entry to Rainbow Springs Nature Reserve
- Entry to the Agrodome
- Entry to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Refreshments and boxed lunch
- Commentary given by the driver in English and pre-recorded commentaries in Japanese, Spanish, German and Mandarin
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop off service from inner city hotels.
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Food and drinks other than those specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities, video monitors and reclining seats. For the comfort of all passengers, all tours have been designated as Non Smoking, with regular stops made for those who wish to smoke.
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This trip is fantastic. It is a very long day but well worth it as you get to see a lot. The meals on ... Read more ›
Kirstyn M, Australia, July 2008
A long day but well worth it. The coach was the best I have ever seen, what luxury! The driver and on-board ... Read more ›
Andrew J, United Kingdom, August 2008
