Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and travel to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery as your coach travels through the rich farmland of the Waikato region

Highlights

  • Experience the magic of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • See thousands of tiny glowworms suspended from the ceiling
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch (if option selected)
  • Discover the scenic countryside of Waikato

Wander through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the Glowworm Caves as your guide provides commentary and points out all the highlights and best photo opportunities. Then, board a boat for a short ride down the river and into the Glowworm Grotto, where you will marvel at the illumination emitted by the glow worms suspended from the ceiling. Each tiny strand is a living glowworm that gives off light.

After your tour enjoy a buffet lunch (if option selected) or spend some time in the visitor center before returning to Auckland in the afternoon.

Schedule Details

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Discovery Tour from Auckland

Coach for the Discover Waitomo Caves Tour

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Auckland city hotels

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SkyCity Travel Center

Departure Time:

  • 7:30am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Concludes at Auckland, at approximately 3:10pm

Tour and Pricing Options

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Tour options:
Tour including LunchCode: GS10L
Tour including lunch
From USD $196.27 Pricing details
Tour OnlyCode: GS10N
Tour without Lunch
From USD $171.36 Pricing details

Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Commentary given by the driver in English and pre-recorded commentaries in Japanese, Spanish, German and Mandarin
    • Roundtrip coach travel from Auckland to Waitomo Caves
    • Buffet Lunch (if this option is selected)
    • Entry and guided tour of Waitomo Caves
    • New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
  • 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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Reviews from other travelers
5 star rating: Highly Recommended

We really enjoyed the caves and those busy glowworms were really glowing!

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elizabeth a, February 2012

4 star rating: Recommended

Two hour bus ride from Auckland CBD through beautiful country scenery. The drivers were quite ...  Read more ›

 

Ryan M, February 2011

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