Private Tour [2 Days]: Auckland to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu
Overview
Designed to showcase the range of experiences and landscapes on offer in the central north island, we bring to you, one of the country’s most unique natural wonders, the famous Waitomo glow-worm caves, magical walk, and geothermal hot springs. Discover the fantastic local landmarks as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by each and every destination on your list. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place at Te Puia geothermal valley and witness “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World", thousands of years in the making at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
- Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa
- WiFi on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!
- A captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard
- Admission to Lady Knox Geyser
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
- Witness the frightening display of geothermal chemistry, the Devil’s Bath
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves
- Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
- Plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters
- Explore the incredible Lady Knox geyser eruption with heights of 10 to 20 metres
- All Fees and Taxes
- Witness an awe-inspiring, authentic, and traditional Māori cultural performance
- Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.
- Admission to guided tour, Māori cultural performance & hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia
- Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-O–Tapu Thermal wonderland
- Dinner
- Entry to Deluxe Lake Spa
Meeting and Pickup
Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Waitomo Glowworm Cave & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience (Incl. Cafe Style Lunch)
7 Stops
Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Experience and return to Auckland
3 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Souvenir photos are available for purchase after your tour.
- We stay dry; the tour does not involve using a wet suit or abseiling or river rapids, it’s very easy.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at additional cost.
- The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
- Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celsius year-round.
- Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as these locations are the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
- No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
- Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Lunch.Private transportation.Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics.Air-conditioned vehicle.Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser.Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim.Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa.WiFi on board.A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!.A captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland.Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa.4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave.Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard.Admission to Lady Knox Geyser.Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land.Complimentary refreshments and water on board.Luxurious temperature controlled transportation.Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features.Witness the frightening display of geothermal chemistry, the Devil’s Bath.Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves.Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders.Plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters.Explore the incredible Lady Knox geyser eruption with heights of 10 to 20 metres.All Fees and Taxes.Witness an awe-inspiring, authentic, and traditional Māori cultural performance.Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.Admission to guided tour, Māori cultural performance & hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia.Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-O–Tapu Thermal wonderland. The following is NOT included: Dinner.Entry to Deluxe Lake Spa. Read more Apr 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser.
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim.
- Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa.
- WiFi on board.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!.
- A captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland.
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa.
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave.
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard.
- Admission to Lady Knox Geyser.
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land.
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board.
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation.
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features.
- Witness the frightening display of geothermal chemistry, the Devil’s Bath.
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves.
- Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders.
- Plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters.
- Explore the incredible Lady Knox geyser eruption with heights of 10 to 20 metres.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Witness an awe-inspiring, authentic, and traditional Māori cultural performance.
- Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.
- Admission to guided tour, Māori cultural performance & hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia.
- Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-O–Tapu Thermal wonderland.
- Dinner.
- Entry to Deluxe Lake Spa.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour [2 Days]: Auckland to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour [2 Days]: Auckland to Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Te Puia & Wai-O-Tapu will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
- Carry on past the Champagne Pool, a bubbling hot spring famed for its brilliant orange rim
- Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa
- WiFi on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!
- A captivating experience of the Whakarewarewa thermal wonderland
- Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard
- Admission to Lady Knox Geyser
- Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation
- Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features
- Witness the frightening display of geothermal chemistry, the Devil’s Bath
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves
- Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders
- Plenty of time in a landscape of steaming thermal waters
- Explore the incredible Lady Knox geyser eruption with heights of 10 to 20 metres
- All Fees and Taxes
- Witness an awe-inspiring, authentic, and traditional Māori cultural performance
- Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.
- Admission to guided tour, Māori cultural performance & hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia
- Admission to self-guided walk at Wai-O–Tapu Thermal wonderland
- Dinner
- Entry to Deluxe Lake Spa
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Jandals, sandals, flip-flops or high heeled shoes are not suitable.
- You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Souvenir photos are available for purchase after your tour.
- We stay dry; the tour does not involve using a wet suit or abseiling or river rapids, it’s very easy.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Licensed bar available at Te Puia, drinks available for purchase at additional cost.
- The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
- Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celsius year-round.
- Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as these locations are the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
- No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
- Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
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