Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Glowworm Caves One-Way Tour

The Auckland, Waitomo Caves and Rotorua tour departs Auckland and travels south through the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Stop for a short morning tea break in the historic township of Rangiriri, once the site of a Maori fortification where fierce land battles were fought between the Maori and British troops. From here, continue onto Waitomo, where the tour stops for a buffet lunch (included if this option is selected) at the fantastic new facilities at the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Enjoy your lunch as you sit and relax amongst the trees in the natural setting outside the caves.

After lunch, begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers to view stalactites formed over thousands of years by the constant dripping of water. Your 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 your coach and continue on to Rotorua. On the way to Rotorua, follow the Waikato River to the Karapiro Dam on Lake Karapiro. As you near Rotorua, your 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 finally takes you up over the Mamaku Saddle and descends into the city of Rotorua, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Tour Highlights include:

• Rangiriri - historic Maori Land Wars Battle Site
• Ngaruawahia - home of the Maori King
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Fitzgerald Glade - a section of the highway where native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy over head

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Auckland city hotels

OR

SkyCity Travel Center

Departure Time:

• 8:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details:

Concludes at Rotorua, at approximately 4:30pm

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Buffet Lunch (if option selected)
• Entry and guided tour of Waitomo Caves
• Live commentary on board
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop off service from inner city hotels.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• 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.

Local Operator Information:

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