Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Tour: Explore NZ's Nature and Maori Culture from Auckland

Embark on a day tour from Auckland to explore the stunning Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia Geothermal Park in Rotorua. Immerse yourself in Maori culture and experience the best of New Zealand’s nature and scenery.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin the tour in New Zealand’s largest city. As the journey departs from the city, the guide will not only set the stage for the day’s adventure but also highlight and navigate past some of the city’s top attractions.
  • Waikato Region - Leaving Auckland, travel south through the breathtaking Waikato countryside, the largest…
What's Included
  • Entry Tickets - Waitomo and Te Puia
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
  • Water available & snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a day-tour to explore two of the most visited locations on the North Island - The captivating Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the fascinating Te Puia Geothermal Park alongside a Maori Village in Rotorua. This expedition blends the finest displays of nature with the richness of Maori traditions & picturesque landscapes of New Zealand.
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Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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634lesleyp
May 6, 2025
Brilliant Tour - Fantastic tour with our brilliant guide Aled who went above & beyond call of duty, especially when I lost my credit card at one of the stops!! The other guides involved at all the stops were excellent & very knowledgeable & made it very interesting. The whole day was enjoyed by everyone in our small group.. Thank You Cheeky Kiwis
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Navigator34666117905
May 4, 2025
Good experience, fascinating Culture - The tour is very very good. It was fascinating learning about the Maori culture, and seeing this beautiful country. Tour guide Aled was very kind and knowledgeable. It’s a bit on the pricy side, but I greatly enjoyed it!
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F221bfvalentinab
May 2, 2025
Tour rotorua and waitamo - Amazing tour with an amazing guide! The driver was very friendly and provided us with a lot of interesting information about the country. The van is confortable and they provide some water as well. Thank you so much for your hard work!
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Sman64
Apr 29, 2025
Excellent trip - We had an excellent experience and well organised. our guide Simon was fantastic, very helpful and informative. Overall I highly this small group tour
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Hollandl15
Apr 28, 2025
Loved it! - So fun and amazing experience! Knowledgeable guides who gave us snacks and many breaks along the way. Ale was very welcoming.
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Trip785924
Apr 28, 2025
Unique experiences! - Jeoff was an amazing tour guide, and handled the long day of driving wonderfully. The caves and hot springs were totally worth it. So much natural richness, history, and culture. Totally worth the day trip!
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Madison_n
Apr 27, 2025
10/10. John was the best... - 10/10. John was the best guide! Super funny and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend cheeky kiwi company in the future
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Getaway02288545571
Apr 27, 2025
A trip you don't want to miss in Auckland! - We immensely enjoyed the trip. Jeoff is such a celebrity since everyone knows him so we were lucky to have him guide and teach us about the tour, the sightseeing and some historical facts. We definitely love to join the other trips of Cheeky Kiwi Travel.
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I5313fzkellym
Apr 27, 2025
Cool day trip - We had a great time! The scenery was amazing and the glowworm cave was super cool, definitely a unique experience. We were also stoked to see kiwi birds! John was our tour guide, he did an excellent job. He's very good at his job and made the tour fun.
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968rajivv
Apr 20, 2025
Great guide to great locations! - Alfredo was an awesome and patient guide who took us to some lovely places and kept us entertained despite the slightly rainy weather (out of anyones control). Recommend this trip to anyone!
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From $239
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).