Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour

Embark on a small group tour from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves. Explore the stunning glowworm caves, enjoy wildlife viewing, and discover secret stops along the way. Book now!

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Your tour begins in New Zealand’s largest city. As we depart, your guide will not only set the stage for your adventure but also highlight some of the city’s top attractions.
  • Waikato Region - Leaving Auckland, we head south through the picturesque Waikato countryside, the largest farming area globally. Enjoy breathtaking…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Highlights:

  • Visit to the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Exploration of Rotorua’s prime attractions
  • Opportunities for observing wildlife
    Embark on a personal, expertly led One Way excursion from Auckland to Rotorua, with the additional benefit of unique stops and hidden gems along the way.
    Our tours are celebrated for their enthusiastic and…
Location
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Victoria Street West
Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel if it is not listed
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L5150bjcharlotteb
Sep 27, 2024
Great day trip. Lots to see. - Great trip. Lots of options available. Waitomo caves were very cool. The scenery along the way was beautiful. John, our driver, gave us lots of information about NZ and answered all our questions. John also gave me lots of tips for my stay in Rotorua. I would definitely recommend. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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Iveearntmyholidays
Aug 15, 2024
Fab tour company, worth the 5 stars 🌟 - Fantastic staff and tour. There are so many out there but this company really do, go the extra mile! We felt safe, comfortable and felt looked after. Thank you
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Expedition666921
Aug 5, 2024
What a great experience! - It was a wonderful experience! Rotorua is a magical place. Grant, our guide and driver, was a very important person on our trip. He gave several tips, explained several things about NZ and because of him we also went to Tapui and we had a wonderful evening with Māori experience. The caves, omg ! it looks like a painting. It was incredible. Thank you Grant. From Dee and Patricia
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43gillianp
Jun 23, 2024
A top tour - I enjoyed an excellent tour with Felix today through stunning NZ landscapes from Auckland to Rotorua. From start to finish, the tour was smooth and effortless. Highlights were the glow worms at Waitomo and the geysers at Te Puia. The added bonus of picturesque rest stops along the way led to a vast collection of stunning photos. Thank you Cheeky Kiwi Travel!
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Coastal58717525412
Jun 4, 2024
A tour for the record books! - Phenomenal experience! Grant was prompt and knowledgeable, making our tour experience one for the record books. A must for travelers and locals alike!
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Trobert2017
May 27, 2024
Great experience! - We had such a great time traveling to the Waitomo glow worm caves and then to Rotorua to see the geothermal park. It was a long day but so thankful to be able to see these New Zealand landmarks. The scenery was superb and so was our guide! If your in Auckland run and reserve this tour.
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Dipmtra
May 7, 2024
Greg driver/guide, par excellence. - Wonderful trip, great hosting especially by driver cum guide Greg Leneham. He made sure our trip was conducted efficiently and interestingly. He was caring, punctual and jovial and added value to the tour. The journey itself was comfortable and the experience inside the cave was sublime
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Maggiec585
Apr 1, 2024
Awesome nature & culture in one package - The full day tour to bioluminescent Waitomo caves, Lake Rotorua and hot geysers plus the cultural visit to the Māori arts and crafts school was everything we expected. Stunning views, good time to enjoy sites, lovely staff, gift shops and comfort stops if needed. Our small group guide - Kiwi-Aussie Matt- was a safe driver, informative, funny and easy going. Yes pick up was early but that helped us enjoy all sites ahead of the crowds. Cheeky Kiwi Travel was punctual and sent several reminders before the day. The trip was long but broken up into meaningful segments. We recommend the experience of seeing NZ this way.
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Bing_h
Mar 26, 2024
The trip went well exactly as I planned - Great driver. He was very helpful in anything we need to know. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us.
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L2396rplindal
Mar 20, 2024
Terrific way to see & learn as we traveled south to Rotorua - This was a fantastic trip with Greg as our driver/guide. He was on time, funny, informative, considerate and full of great stories about New Zealand. He made comfort stops, as well as fun stop to feed the ostrich! (They are fast and hungry!) We went on to the Waitomo Caves, and what a stunning experience! Loved being in a small group, makes for easy access to the venue. Weather cooperated for a fantastic drive to Rotorua.
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From $185
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).