From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Rotorua Te Puia Day Tour - Hotel Pickup

Depart Auckland
for Waitomo

After pickup from your central Auckland hotel, drive south through the Waikato region and enjoy the picturesque scenery. You travel in a Mercedes-Benz van with free onboard Wi-Fi, and bottled water and light refreshments are provided.

Take a boat ride under the glowworms
at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

On arrival at Waitomo, you have time to enjoy a snack or hot drink at the café before the guided tour begins. Then spend about 50 minutes walking through the cave with a guide, admiring the natural light created by thousands of New Zealand's native glowworms. Glide quietly along the Waitomo River by boat and see the glowing creatures up close.

See Pōhutu Geyser
at Te Puia in Rotorua

Continue to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal activity and Māori culture, and visit Te Puia. Watch the iconic Pōhutu Geyser erupt and explore geothermal sights such as boiling mud pools and steam vents with your guide.

Explore a Māori village and traditional crafts

Learn about Māori traditions and crafts at the national carving and weaving schools, and stop by the kiwi house (Ngā Manu Ahurei). Join a guided tour of a traditional Māori village to experience its rich cultural heritage up close. After visiting Te Puia, head back to Auckland.

※ Glowworms live in the wild, so the level of viewing cannot be guaranteed.
※ Kiwi birds are living animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.