Tap to open gallery
We are a trusted seller of Google, ensuring quality and reliability
Get your booking confirmed instantly
Up to 48 hours before the experience starts
Experience New Zealand’s natural wonders and rich Māori culture on a full-day, small-group guided tour. Explore glowworm caves, geothermal phenomena, Māori heritage, and Rotorua city sights with passionate guides bringing the journey to life.
Getting started
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Auckland CBD hotel. Board your vehicle and scenic drive through the Waikato countryside toward the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.
What to expect
Waikato countryside: Travel through lush farmland, mighty rivers, and mountains. Pass sites of Māori cultural significance, including burial grounds and totem poles.
Pirongia: Stop for a quick coffee break in this idyllic town while learning about local history and the New Zealand Land Wars.
Otorohanga: Drive through “The Kiwiana Capital of New Zealand,” spotting iconic Kiwi-themed attractions and photo opportunities.
Waitomo Glowworm Cave: Take a guided 45-minute tour of the caves, exploring stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone columns. Float on a boat along the underground river beneath thousands of glowing glowworms, a unique New Zealand experience for over 120 years.
Big Bird: En route to Rotorua, meet friendly animals outside Big Bird for quick photos with these local creatures.
Te Puia Geothermal Park: Enjoy a fully guided tour of geothermal and cultural wonders, including Pōhutu Geyser, Māori architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, and even Kiwi bird viewing.
Rotorua city highlights: Take a guided driving tour of Rotorua city, seeing Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths.
Return to Auckland: Relax on the scenic drive back to your hotel, completing your full-day adventure.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.