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Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

2 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Auckland, New Zealand

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Overview

Enjoy a day trip from Auckland to Rotorua with the opportunity to explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your chauffeur will pick you up from your desired place in Auckland city, and then get ready to enjoy the amazing Rotorua!

Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. The Waitomo Caves, one of the North Island's most popular attractions. With beautiful caverns and brightly lit glowworms, this sightseeing experience will be one you won't ever forget!

What's Included

  • Light refreshments and water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup available from any Auckland CBD hotels, Port, or Airport (additional charges may apply for port or airport)

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Start Time • Daily 7:00 AM

What To Expect

Auckland Domain (Pass By)

Pick up from your hotel accommodation and drive through Auckland CBD and head out towards your day tour.
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Te Puia

-The New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute opened in 1963in Rotorua, New Zealand due to the impending threat of the loss oftraditional Māori arts. -Visit Geothermal park
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo is a village on the North Island of New Zealand. It’s known for its extensive underground cave systems. Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. The vast Ruakuri Cave features waterfalls and limestone formations. West, Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a high limestone arch over Mangapohue Stream. Northeast of the village.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-10252P6

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  • Light refreshments and water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Entrance Tickets

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • All guides speak English is free. If you should need a guide that speaks one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian or Swedish. Please select the option "Other Language Speaking Guide

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).

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