Rotorua and Waitomo

Auckland, New Zealand

8 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Travelers short on time can visit two of the central North Island’s highlights on one easy day trip. From Auckland you’ll travel to the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua, where you’ll check out the unmissable thermal attractions. Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll take an underground boat tour to get up close to ancient stalagmites and stalactites. When the lights are turned out, experience the twinkle of glowworms.

Receive personalized attention on a private tour
Be amazed by the mud pools and gushing geysers of Rotorua
Lunch and bottled water will be provided
Includes guided tours in both Rotorua and Waitomo

What's Included

Steam Box Lunch
Rotorua City Sights Tour
Te Puia Thermal Reserve
Bottled water
Lunch
Waitomo Caves

Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Private homes, Serviced Apartments, Motels, anywhere within central Auckland and the inner suburbs, Auckland Airport.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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Long day but sites were...

Kathleen_H, Feb 2026

Long day but sites were wonderful in Rotorua & Waitamo. Keith made us comfortable & was very knowledgeable!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Kathleen. Thanks, glad to be of service and a pleasure to please. Keith.

All in all was good

Revital_S, Feb 2024

All in all was good. We got what we wanted. No complaints. The driver was kind and friendly. We were pleased with that experience.

Great tour of lovely places.

Anthony_J, Oct 2022

Keith drove and guided us around a great day out seeing all Rotarua had to offer complete with geyser steamed lunch, followed by the Waitomo caves. He kept us entertained on what is a considerable drive with much cultural and other information on the areas we passed through and NZ in general. An excellent tour, recommended 👌