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Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Sky Tower view during guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Sky Tower and cityscape view during a guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group walking on a guided tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city on a guided walking tour
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city center on a guided walking tour
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Sky Tower view during guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Sky Tower and cityscape view during a guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group walking on a guided tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city on a guided walking tour
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city center on a guided walking tour
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Sky Tower view during guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Auckland cityscape with group on guided walking tour near Sky Tower.
Sky Tower and cityscape view during a guided small group walking tour in Auckland, New Zealand.
Auckland cityscape with group walking on a guided tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city on a guided walking tour
Auckland cityscape with tourists on a guided small group walking tour.
Small group of tourists exploring Auckland city center on a guided walking tour
Guided Tours
NEW

Guided Small Group Walking Tour Through Auckland

from
NZ$85
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Mobile ticket
3 hr. 30 min.
  • Stroll through Auckland on a 3.5-hour guided tour and explore the culture, history, and architecture.
  • Learn from your guide about the city's architectural legacy and what inspired it.
  • Walk along Queen Street overlooking the beautiful bay and don’t forget to take plenty of photos.
  • Avoid the discomfort of large crowds on this tour.
  • Stroll through Auckland on a 3.5-hour guided tour and explore the culture, history, and architecture.
  • Learn from your guide about the city's architectural legacy and what inspired it.
  • Walk along Queen Street overlooking the beautiful bay and don’t forget to take plenty of photos.
  • Avoid the discomfort of large crowds on this tour.

Inclusions

  • 3.5-hour guided tour
  • English speaking guide
  • Audio earpiece
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Small group of tourists exploring the luminescent Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour from Auckland
Family exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves' illuminated interior on a guided tour, New Zealand.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave interior with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave ceiling with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Glowworms illuminating Waitomo Caves ceiling, casting blue glow over water on Auckland tour.
Small group touring Waitomo Glowworm Caves, viewing illuminated cave formations.
Tourists in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Auckland, viewing luminescent glowworms on a guided small group tour.
Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with scenic landscape.
Small group of tourists exploring the luminescent Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour from Auckland
Family exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves' illuminated interior on a guided tour, New Zealand.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave interior with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave ceiling with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Glowworms illuminating Waitomo Caves ceiling, casting blue glow over water on Auckland tour.
Small group touring Waitomo Glowworm Caves, viewing illuminated cave formations.
Tourists in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Auckland, viewing luminescent glowworms on a guided small group tour.
Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with scenic landscape.
Small group of tourists exploring the luminescent Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour from Auckland
Family exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves' illuminated interior on a guided tour, New Zealand.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave interior with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave ceiling with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.
Glowworms illuminating Waitomo Caves ceiling, casting blue glow over water on Auckland tour.
Small group touring Waitomo Glowworm Caves, viewing illuminated cave formations.
Tourists in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Auckland, viewing luminescent glowworms on a guided small group tour.
Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with scenic landscape.
Guided Tours
4.5(963)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

from
NZ$79
Free cancellation

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

Mobile ticket
1 hr. - 7 hr.

Budget-friendly guided tour of Waitomo Caves with boat ride.

  • Best for Nature enthusiasts and curious travelers who want a gentle cave walk and peaceful boat ride, marveling at glowworms overhead.
  • Book this if you want: A serene 45-minute guided tour where you’ll drift quietly under a glowing canopy of glowworms along the Waitomo River.
  • Everything you get: A small-group tour, expert Maori-descended guide, and a magical boat ride through glowworm-lit caves.
  • Make the most of the calm of the underground cave as glowworms softly light your path and learn about the land’s legacy from your Maori guide.

Budget-friendly guided tour of Waitomo Caves with boat ride.

  • Best for Nature enthusiasts and curious travelers who want a gentle cave walk and peaceful boat ride, marveling at glowworms overhead.
  • Book this if you want: A serene 45-minute guided tour where you’ll drift quietly under a glowing canopy of glowworms along the Waitomo River.
  • Everything you get: A small-group tour, expert Maori-descended guide, and a magical boat ride through glowworm-lit caves.
  • Make the most of the calm of the underground cave as glowworms softly light your path and learn about the land’s legacy from your Maori guide.

Inclusions

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto (if option selected)

  • English-speaking guide of Maori descent
  • Waitomo River boat ride
  • Small group of up to 15 people
  • Entry to Waitomo Cave

1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave (if option selected)

  • English-speaking guide of Maori descent
  • Small group of up to 14 people
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Photography allowed
  • Entry to Ruakuri Cave

3-hour guided tour of Waitomo Caves (if option selected)

  • English-speaking guide of Maori descent
  • Small group of up to 8 people
  • Snack
  • Hot drinks
  • Safety equipment
  • Warm clothing (thermals, fleece jumper, shorts, boots, socks)
  • Caving helmet

Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves from Auckland (if option selected)

  • English-speaking guide/driver
  • Small-group tour of up to 11 people
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
  • 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto
  • Waitomo River boat ride
  • Snacks and water
  • Entry to Waitomo Cave
  • Tip: Take the time to visit the small but significant Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, which shares the cultural history of the caves.
  • Waitomo Grotto is not accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Ruakuri Caves are accessible for wheelchair users.
  • The small-group 3-hour guided tour is unsuitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues.
  • Guests under 12 years are restricted from participating in the 3-hour guided tour.
  • Photography is permitted in designated areas of the Ruakuri Caves. However, photography is strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance steps.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance steps.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance steps.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors exploring the entrance area.
Auckland War Memorial Museum exterior with visitors on steps, New Zealand.
Guided Tours
NEW

Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tours

from
NZ$32
Free cancellation

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

Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
1 hr.
Audio guide
  • Explore Maori culture, New Zealand's abundant biodiversity, and the country’s role in World Wars I and II at the Auckland museum with an audio guide.
  • View Maori artifacts and artwork such as the meeting houses, canoes and weapons, as well as displays on Pacific Lifeways Gallery dedicated to its rich history.
  • Visit the Natural History Gallery to learn more about New Zealand's flora, fauna, and changing landscape.
  • Pay your respects to New Zealand's fallen warriors and learn about the country's war history at the War Memorial Gallery.
  • Select the Gallery Highlights Tour to learn about New Zealand's rich history and culture and to hear an expert guide tell engrossing tales about the artefacts and the people.
  • Take the Hidden Heritage Tour with an expert guide if you want to learn about the museum's architectural growth over a century and see early blueprints and drawings.
  • Explore Maori culture, New Zealand's abundant biodiversity, and the country’s role in World Wars I and II at the Auckland museum with an audio guide.
  • View Maori artifacts and artwork such as the meeting houses, canoes and weapons, as well as displays on Pacific Lifeways Gallery dedicated to its rich history.
  • Visit the Natural History Gallery to learn more about New Zealand's flora, fauna, and changing landscape.
  • Pay your respects to New Zealand's fallen warriors and learn about the country's war history at the War Memorial Gallery.
  • Select the Gallery Highlights Tour to learn about New Zealand's rich history and culture and to hear an expert guide tell engrossing tales about the artefacts and the people.
  • Take the Hidden Heritage Tour with an expert guide if you want to learn about the museum's architectural growth over a century and see early blueprints and drawings.

Inclusions

  • General admission ticket
  • Audio guide in English and Mandarin
  • Curator-trained museum guide (optional)
  • Gallery Highlights Tour (optional)
  • Hidden Heritage Tour (optional)

Exclusions

  • Access to exhibitions
  • Parking fees
  • E-locker charges

This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

  • Gallery Highlights Tour
  • Hidden Heritage Tour
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave guided tour showcasing illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations during a guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Visitors exploring Ruakuri Cave's illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites during guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave guided tour showcasing illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations during a guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Visitors exploring Ruakuri Cave's illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites during guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites on guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave guided tour showcasing illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations during a guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Visitors exploring Ruakuri Cave's illuminated limestone formations in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave stalactites and stalagmites during guided tour in Waitomo, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave limestone formations and guided tour path, Waitomo, New Zealand.
Outdoor Activities
4.4(215)

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour

from
NZ$113
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Mobile ticket
1 hr. 30 min.
Guided tour

New Zealand’s only wheelchair-accessible cave steeped in Maori history.

  • Best for families, wheelchair users, and photographers looking for a more interactive, accessible cave experience with a longer tour.
  • Book this if you want: A fully accessible tour with dramatic limestone formations, glowworms, and insights into local Maori legends.
  • Everything you get: A small-group tour, knowledgeable guide, full wheelchair access, and the freedom to capture photos of the experience.
  • Make the most of the fully accessible cave walk with beautiful limestones, and stories passed down through generations from a Maori guide.

New Zealand’s only wheelchair-accessible cave steeped in Maori history.

  • Best for families, wheelchair users, and photographers looking for a more interactive, accessible cave experience with a longer tour.
  • Book this if you want: A fully accessible tour with dramatic limestone formations, glowworms, and insights into local Maori legends.
  • Everything you get: A small-group tour, knowledgeable guide, full wheelchair access, and the freedom to capture photos of the experience.
  • Make the most of the fully accessible cave walk with beautiful limestones, and stories passed down through generations from a Maori guide.

Inclusions

  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave
  • English-speaking guide of Maori descent
  • Small group of up to 14 people
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Photography allowed
  • Entry to Ruakuri Cave
  • Tip: Ask about the "Ruakuri Bush Walk,"- a free, beautiful 30-minute walk near the cave entrance.
  • Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.
  • It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
  • This experience is wheelchair accessible and has pram/stroller accessibility.
  • Wheelchair/stroller width must not exceed 65cm.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Rotorua geothermal landscape with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools, small group tour from Auckland.
Skyline view of Rotorua with Te Puia geothermal park, featuring steaming geysers and lush greenery.
Waitomo Caves stalactites, Rotorua geothermal activity, Te Puia cultural site, small group tour from Auckland.
Intricately carved Maori meeting house at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand showcasing traditional design as part of the Te Rā Guided Experience
Ornate interior of a traditional Maori meeting house with intricate red carvings and woven patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, part of the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori artisans in traditional attire performing wood carving and tattooing as part of a cultural demonstration at Te Puia in Rotorua, included in the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori performers in traditional attire performing a haka at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Maori statue depicting two figures with traditional patterns and a greenstone element, set against the sky at Te Puia in Rotorua
Maori craftsman meticulously carving a detailed wooden panel with traditional patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand
Tudor-style Rotorua Museum in Government Gardens, part of Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland.
Rotorua geothermal landscape with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools, small group tour from Auckland.
Skyline view of Rotorua with Te Puia geothermal park, featuring steaming geysers and lush greenery.
Waitomo Caves stalactites, Rotorua geothermal activity, Te Puia cultural site, small group tour from Auckland.
Intricately carved Maori meeting house at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand showcasing traditional design as part of the Te Rā Guided Experience
Ornate interior of a traditional Maori meeting house with intricate red carvings and woven patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, part of the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori artisans in traditional attire performing wood carving and tattooing as part of a cultural demonstration at Te Puia in Rotorua, included in the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori performers in traditional attire performing a haka at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Maori statue depicting two figures with traditional patterns and a greenstone element, set against the sky at Te Puia in Rotorua
Maori craftsman meticulously carving a detailed wooden panel with traditional patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand
Tudor-style Rotorua Museum in Government Gardens, part of Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland.
Rotorua geothermal landscape with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools, small group tour from Auckland.
Skyline view of Rotorua with Te Puia geothermal park, featuring steaming geysers and lush greenery.
Waitomo Caves stalactites, Rotorua geothermal activity, Te Puia cultural site, small group tour from Auckland.
Intricately carved Maori meeting house at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand showcasing traditional design as part of the Te Rā Guided Experience
Ornate interior of a traditional Maori meeting house with intricate red carvings and woven patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, part of the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori artisans in traditional attire performing wood carving and tattooing as part of a cultural demonstration at Te Puia in Rotorua, included in the Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland
Maori performers in traditional attire performing a haka at Te Puia, Rotorua, New Zealand.
Maori statue depicting two figures with traditional patterns and a greenstone element, set against the sky at Te Puia in Rotorua
Maori craftsman meticulously carving a detailed wooden panel with traditional patterns at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand
Tudor-style Rotorua Museum in Government Gardens, part of Rotorua Highlights Tour from Auckland.
Guided Tours
NEW

From Auckland: Rotorua Highlights Tour with Te Puia Guided Experience

from
NZ$299
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
12 hr.
Transfers included

Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.

  • Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
  • Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
  • Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
  • Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.

Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.

  • Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
  • Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
  • Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
  • Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour of Rotorua
  • 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
  • Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
  • Kiwi bird-watching
  • Driving tour through Rotorua City
  • Free time in Rotorua
  • English-speaking guide
  • Small-group tour
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
  • Snacks and water
  • Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
  • Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure
  • Tip: Take advantage of the free time in Rotorua by strolling along the shores of Lake Rotorua—locals often relax here to catch views of Mokoia Island.
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
  • This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility, back, or cardiovascular issues.
  • A minimum of 5 guests is required for the tour to proceed. The maximum number of guests is 16.
  • Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children aged under 7 years must travel in a child safety car seat. You can bring your own or rent for $20 NZD with a 24-hour notice.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.