Guided Tours

From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour

Name: From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour
Start: 2026-06-22T06:00:00
End: 2026-06-22T19:00:00
Location: Auckland

Group exploring glowworm-lit Waitomo Caves on Auckland tour.

Geyser eruption at Te Puia cultural site, Rotorua, with geothermal activity, small group tour from Auckland.

Geothermal steam rising from Te Puia's Pohutu Geyser in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Maori performers in traditional attire during cultural show, Rotorua, New Zealand.

Duration

11 hrs

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Join a full-day small-group day tour from Auckland to see Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Te Puia’s geothermal wonders, and Rotorua’s city highlights.

Explore Waitomo Glowworm Cave on a 45-minute guided tour with stalactites and stalagmites, then enjoy a serene boat ride beneath the glowworm-lit grotto.

Explore Te Puia Geothermal Park with a guide, seeing geysers, hot springs, Māori arts, and the unique Kiwi bird up close.

Drive through Rotorua’s most iconic sights, including Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Rachel Spring, and the Blue Baths.

Full-day, small-group tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Rotorua, & Te Puia

Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

20-minute guided driving tour of Rotorua city highlights

English-speaking guide

Waitomo River boat ride

Kiwi bird-watching

Snacks & water

TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Auckland CBD
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Passes By
Waikato
Pirongia
Otorohanga
1. Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Tickets included
These mesmerizing caves glow with thousands of tiny luminescent worms, making for a magical, otherworldly experience you can't see anywhere else.
2. Te Puia Geothermal Park
Free Admission
2 attractions
Passes By
Rotorua City
End point
Auckland CBD
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience New Zealand’s natural wonders and rich Māori culture on a full-day, small-group guided tour. Explore glowworm caves, geothermal phenomena, Māori heritage, and Rotorua city sights with passionate guides bringing the journey to life.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Auckland CBD hotel. Board your vehicle and scenic drive through the Waikato countryside toward the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.

What to expect

Waikato countryside: Travel through lush farmland, mighty rivers, and mountains. Pass sites of Māori cultural significance, including burial grounds and totem poles.

Pirongia: Stop for a quick coffee break in this idyllic town while learning about local history and the New Zealand Land Wars.

Otorohanga: Drive through “The Kiwiana Capital of New Zealand,” spotting iconic Kiwi-themed attractions and photo opportunities.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave: Take a guided 45-minute tour of the caves, exploring stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone columns. Float on a boat along the underground river beneath thousands of glowing glowworms, a unique New Zealand experience for over 120 years.

Big Bird: En route to Rotorua, meet friendly animals outside Big Bird for quick photos with these local creatures.

Te Puia Geothermal Park: Enjoy a fully guided tour of geothermal and cultural wonders, including Pōhutu Geyser, Māori architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, and even Kiwi bird viewing.

Rotorua city highlights: Take a guided driving tour of Rotorua city, seeing Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths.

Return to Auckland: Relax on the scenic drive back to your hotel, completing your full-day adventure.

What to bring

Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.

Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.

When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

Photography, videography, smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.

Oversized items including bikes, surfboards and your pet are not allowed on this tour.

Accessibility

The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is suitable for guests with reasonable mobility, with well-maintained paths and sturdy handrails throughout. However, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

Additional information

Children under the age of 7 must be in a child safety seat, as per the legal requirement in New Zealand.

Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over on this tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.