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Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Overview

See the popular attraction of Waitomo Caves on this private day trip from Auckland. Whisk through the 'City of Sails' with a quick introduction by your personal guide, then travel by private vehicle to the caverns brightly lit with glowworms. A boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto is an unparalleled experience you won't soon forget and is run in groups through the caves.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Light refreshments and bottled water
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
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Pickup available from any Auckland CBD hotels, Port, or Airport (additional charges apply for port or airport)Please note that the travel is by private vehicle and the tour at the Glowworm caves is conducted in groups by the venue.

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Start Time • Daily 7:30 AM

What To Expect

Auckland Domain (Pass By)

Pick up from your hotel accommodation and drive through Auckland CBD and head out towards Waitomo a small village in North Island of New Zealand.
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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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • All guides speak English. If you should need a guide that speaks one the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish- please book using OTHER LANGUAGE SPEAKING GUIDE
  • The tour inside the Glowworm Caves is conducted in groups

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Light refreshments and bottled water.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Entrance Tickets.
  • Private driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If 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.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland 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!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Light refreshments and bottled water
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Private driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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. If you should need a guide that speaks one the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish- please book using OTHER LANGUAGE SPEAKING GUIDE
  • The tour inside the Glowworm Caves is conducted in groups

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