The geothermal area of Rotorua and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are must-see destinations for any traveler to the North Island of New Zealand. Your guide accompanies you to the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia for an immersive cultural experience, then takes you to Waitomo Caves after a cafe lunch. You'll experience the awe-inspiring magic of tiny glowworms on a boat ride into the caves and learn about their natural history
Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom
✔ Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
✔ Local taxes
✔ Live commentary on board
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✖ Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense)
✖ Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Pickup Locations
1. Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
2. M Social Auckland
3. The Chancellor on Hobson
4. SkyCity Hotel
5. Crowne Plaza Auckland, an IHG Hotel
6. Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
7. Grand Millennium Auckland
8. Adina Hotel Auckland Britomart
9. Airedale Boutique Suites
10. Parnell City Lodge
11. Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
12. Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St
13. VR Queen Street
14. Quest Parnell
15. The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
16. Movenpick Hotel Auckland
17. Auckland Rose Park Hotel
18. Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
19. CityLife Auckland
20. Hilton Auckland
Additional Info: We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accomodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accomodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible.
Guaranteed departure - WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR POLICY
“We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19.
Until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
We promise quality and personal service in spacious vehicles
Itinerary
1
New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Within TE Puia you will find the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. They have shared these treasures with manuhiri (visitors) for 170 years and proudly continue that legacy today
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Lake Rotorua
We have limited time in Rotorua so we quickly have a look at Lake Rotorua on our way in or way out of Rotorua
3
Te Puia
Te Puia where you will have lunch and time to explore Te Puia - total time in Rotorua approximately 1.5 hours. Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. It is home to the Pohutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs, silica formations, the Kiwi bird and the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving
Duration: 2 hours
4
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
We travel to Waitomo Caves, World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance. You will walk into the caves and sail out in a small boat.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Small-group tour
• Infant meals not included
• Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles.
• Tour is not suitable for children under 2 years to travel with group - private tours can be arranged on request
