See all the highlights of Waitomo Caves and Rotorua in one day. Depart Auckland early in the morning and travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Continue on through the "Bridge City" of Hamilton and onto Waitomo, where you have a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers to view stalactites formed over thousands of years by the constant dripping of water. This Caves tour will end with a boat ride through the glowworm grotto that is illuminated by thousands of tiny lights emitted by the glowworms, suspended from the cave ceiling.

Reboard the coach and continue on to Rotorua. On the way, the coach enters the Fitzgerald glade, a section of the highway where the native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy overhead like a tunnel. The journey takes you up over the Mamaku Saddle and descends into the city of Rotorua. A light lunch is served on board (included).

On arrival in Rotorua, visit Rainbow Springs Nature Sanctuary, home to thousands of trout. See kiwi, native birds and other wildlife in a bush setting. Experience the Agrodome, an introduction to New Zealand farming, old and new. See sheep mustering by highly trained dogs, sheep shearing demonstrations and an insight into the history of dairy farm milking. Don't miss out on opportunities to milk a cow, feed young animals or be photographed with a huge bull.

Onto the famous Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. At Whakarewarewa, you have the opportunity to see silica terraces, bubbling mud pools and unique geothermal vegetation. Exploding from the ground up to 30 meters (100 feet) high is the world famous Pohutu Geyser. 10 to 20 times a day it bursts into life and it has been a visitor attraction since the early 1900's.

At the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, learn how carvings and weavings record the history and traditions in the Maori sacred meeting houses.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 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)

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks other than those specified

Additional Info:

• 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.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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