Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Rotorua Waitomo Private Tour Combo
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley ” Te Puia “

Private Day tour from Auckland exploring the Rotorua geothermal valley & Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Experience two tours in one day, and get a special deal when you book a full-day private trip!

After we Pick you up from Auckland CBD, We start our journey south of Auckland through a breathtaking two and a half hours scenic drive into The Waikato Region towards Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Once we arrive, you will have a chance to get a snack or warm drink at the cafe. Then you’ll be escorted by The Waitomo Caves tour guide to start your private tour inside Waitomo Grotto.

Inside the cave, you’ll be Walking through the marvellous natural light display created by the tiny living worms that are unique to New Zealand while listening to your tour guide explain the history and significance of the Grotto.

Then you’ll hop on board a flat bottom boat that will take you through the Waitomo River where you will get really close to the fascinating glowing creatures.

After that; you’ll Jump back on our luxurious vehicle to start our two-hour drive to Rotorua.

Te Puia is the best spot to experience NZ Geothermal Wonders, Maori Culture, Native birds and plants. Over there you will also watch Pohutu Geyser erupt, which is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere!
you’ll Watch boiling mud pools, National Wood Carving School and the Prehistoric Māori village.

After a couple of hours at Te Puia, we head back to Auckland CBD.

Tour Highlights

  • Pick up from Auckland CBD
  • Water & Snacks
  • Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves including a boat ride in Waitomo River
  • Admission & private guided tour in Te Puia
  • Kiwi Bird Watching
  • Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, Maori Village, Glimpse of the Maori Haka performance, National Wood & Stone carving school
  • Drop Off at Auckland CBD
Foods

Add Authentic Hangi Lunch

Experience the taste of our culture with a hangi meal prepared using ancient geothermal cooking techniques.

Maori Culture Tours

Add Cultural Performance

Take a trip back through time and be entertained by our unique performers as we showcase our vibrant Māori culture through dance and song.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs from any Auckland Central Accommodation.

The drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Rotorua is about 2hrs and it is depending on the traffic.

There is a Cafe at Waitomo Caves and also at Te Puia where you can purchase lunch. Otherwise if you would like to try an Authentic Hangi Lunch, you can pre book that with us at an additional cost of $58 Per Person.