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Waitomo & Rotorua Full Day Tour With Skyline Gondola Ex Auckland Return

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Join us for an incredible journey to discover New Zealand's stunning geothermal regions, traditional Māori culture and the world famous Waitomo Caves...

Join us for an incredible journey to discover New Zealand's stunning geothermal regions, traditional Māori culture and the world famous Waitomo Caves...

Highlights

  • Drift through the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided boat tour
  • Visit Skyline Rotorua on an exciting Gondola ride
  • Learn about Māori culture in New Zealand with a welcoming haka at Te Puia
  • Discover local artists' work at the Te Puia Arts and Crafts institute
  • Enjoy the best Rotorua attractions, including geysers and mud pools
  • Experience luxury coach tour travel with informative commentary

Prepare for an awe-inspiring day discovering some of the best things to do in New Zealand; our deluxe coach tour offers the opportunity to explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the best Rotorua attractions on offer.

Enjoy views of rolling hills as we make our way through New Zealand’s largest farming region to our first stop, Waitomo Caves. These renowned limestone caves are home to thousands of glowworms; prepare to be dazzled as you drift in a boat through the underground cave system and in the famous Glowworm Grotto on a 45-minute guided boat tour.

After Waitomo Caves, your coach tour continues to Rotorua. Known as the cultural melting pot of New Zealand, Rotorua is the perfect destination to discover the cultural heritage and unique natural landscapes.

Soar into the sky on the Rotorua Skyline Gondola to soak up panoramic views over Lake Rotorua. Learn about Māori culture in New Zealand as you experience a traditional haka at Te Puia while being welcomed onto the marae (Māori meeting house) and discover the traditional artists at work creating wood carvings and woven textiles at the Te Puia Arts and Crafts Institute.

No trip to Rotorua would be complete without experiencing the Rotorua geothermal activity; to conclude your Waitomo and Rotorua day trip we head to Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Home to the most famous of Rotorua geysers - Pohutu geyser - as well as Rotorua mud pools.

Adult $337.00
Child $168.00
Infant $0.00 (Under 4 years)

What's included

  • Luxury return coach travel
  • Waitomo Caves entrance and guided tour
  • Skyline Gondola Ride
  • Te Puia entrance and guided tour
  • Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks
  • Entry to Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Child Age is 5 - 14 years inclusive. Infants 4 years and under are free of charge.

    Departures: 7.30am (be ready for boarding at 07.15am) from InterCity Terminal, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland, Ends 8.15pm (approx).

    Please Note: A complimentary pick-up and drop-off service is provided from Auckland inner-city hotels. If required please provide hotel details upon check-out and confirm departure details with the tour operator directly after booking.

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Wonshik from South Korea wrote on 21 February 2020

하루만에 와이토모와 로토루아를 볼 수 있는 속성 코스

일단 오클랜드에 있으면서 차가 없으시거나 진짜 짧은 시간으로 “찍고만 오겠다”라는 분께 추천 드립니다. 총 이동거리가 650키로 정도 되는데 기사 겸 가이드분이 존경스럽습니다. 하지만 전 남섬을 2주간 캠퍼밴 타고 돌아다니다 귀국 직전 딱 하루 이 투어를 다니다보니... 자유 여행에서 갑자기 패키지 여행이 된 거 같아 적응이 잘 안되긴 하더라구요.. 아침에 스카이시티에서 예약 확인 후 탑승하면 쿠키타임 주고 11시쯤 와이토모 동굴 도착합니다. 현지 동굴 가이드 따라 동굴 설명듣고 마지막에는 배 타는데 글로우웜이 신기하긴 합니다. 그리고 로토루아 농장으로 이동해서 온천팀, 곤돌라팀, 농장 체험 팀, 아니면 로토루아에 시내에 내리는 팀 이렇게 찢여졌다가 간헐천에서 다시 만납니다. 로토루아는 작은 옐로스톤..국립공원..? 의 느낌보다는 일본의 뱃푸같은 느낌이더군요. 5시에 현지 관광은 종료되고 오클랜드로 오면 8시입니다. 원데이 투어로서 두마리 토끼를 잡는 건 좋지만.. 혹시 남섬 위주로 관광하시다가 귀국 전 북섬 맛배기 하시려는 생각이라면 굳이 ... 라는 생각이 듭니다

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A Hyun from South Korea wrote on 21 August 2017

comfortable and nice tour

There are so many people when I departure, and after I relized is_ in bookme site there are 3 of rotorua oneday tour. I went skyline gondola but othter is going agrodome ane the other is goto polinesian spa. We share cosy and free wifi and have a toliet_ bus, sometimes touring together and sometimes sepaeratly go around. I think there is no-one dislike this tour. 와이토모동굴을 당일치기로 다녀올 수 있는 투어 중 하나. 나머지 일정은 같고 아그로돔, 곤돌라, 폴리네시안 스파만 옵션이 달라졌는데 1시간이라도 로토루아 경관을 높이서 보고싶어 곤돌라에 다녀왔다. 따로 루지권을 저렴하게 구입해서 투어 중에 루지까지 추가로 하면 더 좋을듯하다. 오전 오후 간식이랑 점심을 주는데 다 맛있다. 후기가 좋은데 큰 몫을 하는듯. 그리고 버스타고 가면서 유쾌하신 기사 아저씨가 끊임없이 주변경관을 소개해준다. 영어듣기공부를 10시간 정도 한 느낌... 여튼 차가 없는 여행자들에게 강력추천. 마지막에 오클랜드시티로 안돌아오고 로토루아에 남아있을 수 있다.

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Kia ora A Hyun Kang, Thanks for sharing! We're glad you enjoyed your tour with us! All the best for your future travels, Esther and the team at GreatSights

hyunwooa from South Korea wrote on 28 September 2016

I want to recommend you it!!

It has Kind staffs and good service.Also,They offer us delicious snacks and meal.they have everything for us to need something to travel

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Phil Alldrick from Australia wrote on 18 March 2020

Great day

Anna our driver, guide was great very knowledgeable and safe driver. Had a great day.

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LORRAINE BAKER from United Kingdom wrote on 12 March 2020

Waitomo, Rotorua Full Day Tour, Skyline Auckland

A fantastic day out! Very good value for money. The tour guide was very hospitable and knowledgeable, looking after us from start to finish. We got so much out of this tour, than if we'd planned independently. Can be a long day with quite a few hours spent on the luxury coach. We managed to cat nap between locations due to reclining seats. 0730 - 2015 duration of tour. Thoroughly recommended

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