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7 hours
Mobile ticket
On this small group, fully guided One Way trip visit the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Caves and other stops and secret locations on the way from Auckland to Rotorua.
Highlights:
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Wildlife viewing
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can provide your own or one can be provided for $20 NZD (with 24 hours notice).
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Entry ticket and fully guided tour - Waitomo Caves
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Water available & snacks provided
Food and drinks, unless specified
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
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Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city, your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today, but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we drive south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world. Encounter stunning scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains and several farm animals along the way. During this journey we pass through Taupiri which has many interesting sites of cultural significance including local Maori burial grounds & cultural totem poles.
Pickup included
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65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nathania R,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was great! Jeoff was an excellent and attentive guide, and we had a great overall experience. Thanks!
Natalie H,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had an amazing driver who was very knowledgeable, and looked after us very well. The trip to the glowworm caves was a memory I will never forget, a beautiful calming experience. Best way to see New Zealand.
anastasiasT5361YO,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a good experience. I really liked the glow warms cave. The bus was clean and arrived on time. The staff was friendly and shared interesting stories about the place and history.
Sigrid S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
Wonderful tour with Simon! Thanks to Mr. T and the guide at Waitomo for the introduction to Maori culture. Through our visit, we could make a small contribution to the fight for equality. Especially the art school impressed me a lot. Thanks to everyone, especially Simon for the safe ride and the lots of interesting information.
Thomas L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Nice trip from driver grant, talk a lot about north island, was able to answer many questions about new z
Roxanne R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
The glow worm caves were beautiful, the geysers were incredible and the drive was so comfortable. Hanoz was knowledgeable, and entertaining!
jarrodf345,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great drive and rich with luscious greenery. We really valued the info that Grant (our guide) offered and his helpful tips. There was the ability to opt in to the Te Puia experience, so give it a thought if you have the time. Grant showed us around town as well, giving us the sort of friendly service only a Kiwi could provide. Would definitely recommend and say that it is worth the money!

973kuank,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour started timely with our guide Simon picking us up at the meeting place at 6am. He's friendly and cheerful. He shared and chat with the guests who are from a diverse group such as US, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, etc. The drive was smooth & scenic and he always share with us what's ahead in advance before the next stop. He looks out for the guests and checked that everyone is present. We would also like to thank Simon for going the extra mile in dropping us at our hotel in Rotorua & helping to carry our luggages. The Waitimo caves is "wow, woo, ah...." just can't pinpoint any words to describe what I saw and felt there & then. I am glad to have been there to view such magnificent & iconic destination! Thank you for the constant reminders to us so as not to forget the activity & most importantly for the seamless coordination. Kudos to Simon & the team for doing a great job!
maiub2022,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a very special day. Waitomo caves are very interesting. Rotorua geisers also learned about Maori culture and kiwis. Hanos was a great guide.
Tourist28694614920,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our day tour was wonderful! The guide was very friendly and caring, and everything about the trip was well planned, comfortable, and enjoyable. Thank you so much for all your hard work!


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