Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

4.7

404 reviews

Available languages

English

From NZD 399

Check availability

Overview

Visit two of the North Islands most popular attractions in one day - Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Village in Rotorua. This tour combines the best nature has to offer with Maori culture & New Zealand scenery.

Highlights:

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves

• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu

• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School

• Rotorua City Highlights

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, 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.

Our tours are led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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 spinal injuries

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.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable footwear.

Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have one a car seat 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Water available & snacks provided

Entry Tickets - Waitomo and Te Puia

Small Group & Fully Guided Tour

Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.

Gratuities

Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Options

Waitomo and Rotorua Tour

Fully guided tour including entry tickets of Waitomo Glow-worm caves and Rotorua (Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Village.
Pickup included

Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Reviews

4.7

404 reviews

329

Great guide, long day
Angela A,Nov 13, 2024
4.0
Dean from Auckland, the tour guide was great! The glow worm caves were so cool and the geysers and Māori arts center was wonderful. It was a very long day though with a lot of driving and short time spent at main attractions. I did several bus tours during my time in NZ and Dean was by far the best guide! But the length of the day and the payoff makes me hesitant to recommend to others.
Cool sites; lots of driving
Catherine B,Nov 13, 2024
3.0
Both the caves and Te Puia tours were cool to see. Our driver/guide and the tour guides at both locations were all w wonderful and knowledgeable. Only 3 stars because the majority of the day is spent in the van. While the guide shared information about New Zealand and the countryside we saw, we didn’t realize we would be driving for over 6 hours of the 12 hour tour day.
Fun times!
Lori W,Nov 12, 2024
5.0
Driver was excellent. I liked how he got the passengers to be interactive with each other and talk about where they’re from. Excellent knowledge of the area and things we were gonna see.
Rushed
Deborah D,Nov 10, 2024
3.0
This tour would be better served as a more leisurely two-day tour (rather than one 15-hour day) and include the gardens in Hamilton. We were picked up at 5:45am and returned at 8:30pm. It seemed we were rushed at every stop, including lunch and dinner (quick stop at McDonald’s!). The Waitomo Caves were spectacular. However, the short time allowed at Te Puia in Rotorua precluded viewing of any performances. Our tour guide, Simon, was very knowledgeable and personable.
Loved it!
Sofia R,Nov 10, 2024
5.0
Lots of fun and super comfortable, our driver Dean was funny and super knowleadgeable about the route and what we passed. Definitely paying for the ease of travel to these fabolous locations.

From NZD 399

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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

4.7

404 reviews

Available languages

English

From NZD 399

Check availability

Overview

Highlights:

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves

• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu

• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School

• Rotorua City Highlights

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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 spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable footwear.

Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have one a car seat 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Water available & snacks provided

Entry Tickets - Waitomo and Te Puia

Small Group & Fully Guided Tour

Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.

Gratuities

Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Options

Waitomo and Rotorua Tour

Fully guided tour including entry tickets of Waitomo Glow-worm caves and Rotorua (Te Puia Geothermal Park and Maori Village.
Pickup included

Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Reviews

4.7

404 reviews

329

Great guide, long day
Angela A,Nov 13, 2024
4.0
Dean from Auckland, the tour guide was great! The glow worm caves were so cool and the geysers and Māori arts center was wonderful. It was a very long day though with a lot of driving and short time spent at main attractions. I did several bus tours during my time in NZ and Dean was by far the best guide! But the length of the day and the payoff makes me hesitant to recommend to others.
Cool sites; lots of driving
Catherine B,Nov 13, 2024
3.0
Both the caves and Te Puia tours were cool to see. Our driver/guide and the tour guides at both locations were all w wonderful and knowledgeable. Only 3 stars because the majority of the day is spent in the van. While the guide shared information about New Zealand and the countryside we saw, we didn’t realize we would be driving for over 6 hours of the 12 hour tour day.
Fun times!
Lori W,Nov 12, 2024
5.0
Driver was excellent. I liked how he got the passengers to be interactive with each other and talk about where they’re from. Excellent knowledge of the area and things we were gonna see.
Rushed
Deborah D,Nov 10, 2024
3.0
This tour would be better served as a more leisurely two-day tour (rather than one 15-hour day) and include the gardens in Hamilton. We were picked up at 5:45am and returned at 8:30pm. It seemed we were rushed at every stop, including lunch and dinner (quick stop at McDonald’s!). The Waitomo Caves were spectacular. However, the short time allowed at Te Puia in Rotorua precluded viewing of any performances. Our tour guide, Simon, was very knowledgeable and personable.
Loved it!
Sofia R,Nov 10, 2024
5.0
Lots of fun and super comfortable, our driver Dean was funny and super knowleadgeable about the route and what we passed. Definitely paying for the ease of travel to these fabolous locations.