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Waitomo Caves & Rotorua including Te Puia

From NZD$409

4.8
(766 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 13 hours

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Discover the best of nature, culture, and adventure on this small group, fully guided day trip from Auckland to Waitomo and Rotorua. Explore the magical underground world of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and experience the geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture of Te Puia. With knowledgeable guides, comfortable transport, and incredible scenery throughout, this is the ultimate North Island experience.

Why you’ll love this

Explore the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour and boat ride

Visit Te Puia Geothermal Park and see the powerful Pōhutu Geyser in action

Discover Māori traditions, carving and weaving at the National Māori Arts School

Enjoy a guided Rotorua city highlights tour, including Government Gardens and Lake Rotorua

Travel in comfort with an expert local guide and a small group

Itinerary

What’s included

Fully guided small group tour from Auckland

Entry tickets to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia

Complimentary water and snacks

Modern, comfortable minibus with air conditioning

Live commentary from your expert local guide

Please note

Lunch isn’t included, but don’t worry! We’ll allow time for lunch during the day, with opportunities to purchase food along the way.

Why choose us

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Famously passionate tour guides

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Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

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Stories worth sharing

10/16/2026

Great tour.

Had an excellent experience with this tour. Grant the guide was entertaining knowledgible and accommodating. We highly recommend this tour and if you get Grant it will be a bonus.

Vic B

5
10/14/2026

Absolutely awesome

Experience was exceptional. Guide was absolutely outstanding, Jeoff was able to answer any questions thrown his was, he was actually a wealth of knowledge.

Rebecca D

5
10/9/2026

Great experience with cheeky but the guide Liam made the difference

Liam was exceptional, so knowledgeable, kind and friendly

Nicola R

5
10/2/2026

One of the best day in Auckland

Although the road trip is a bit long, both spots are worth to visit; Trent the guide is helpful and friendly, will definitely suggest to frds visiting Auckland.

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5
10/2/2026

A Good Way to take in the classic sights reachable from Auckland

Very well organised, comfortable and some great sights to see. Be warned, though, it is quite a long day! Our guide, Trent, was excellent.

Grouchmonkey

5
9/27/2026

😉 Enjoyable

Our guide Trent was punctual and reliable while providing informative and helpful insights.

Elizabeth A

5
9/18/2026

Great Aukland adventure

An all day event that was great from Beginning to end. Timmy our guide provided safe travels from Aukland to Rotorua. Great advice and suggestions. The glow worm event was first and well worth attending. The Māori culture event was equally good. Loved the surprise stops along the way.

Lisa H

5
9/18/2026

Great way to spend a day!

This was a very cool experience! The caves are stunning in their own right, and add the glowworms (plus a little signing from the guide)...it was truly spectacular! The geothermal park was also cool to watch - albeit stinky! But that's nature! It's a long day but our guide Timi made it fun and interesting! Definitely recommend doing!!

Julie P

5
9/2/2026

amazing

We did a small group tour with 6 people. With people from diverse nationalities in the US, Canada, and Japan, and even though I'm not good at English, I was able to enjoy it. It was a tour that made me want to come to New Zealand again. It is a very efficient and moving tour.

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5
8/25/2026

Amazing experience

The trip was awesome, the guides are super nice and friendly. They added very interesting information beyond the trip including what we saw in the way, Auckland and the local culture.

Paula E

5
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