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Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided day tour with round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland.

• Starting point: Start your day trip with hotel pickup in Auckland CBD and a comfortable drive through the scenic Waikato region.
• Everything you get: Full-day, small-group tour led by an English-speaking guide. Includes round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD, 45-minute Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour with a boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms, 1.5-hour guided Te Puia Geothermal Park tour, and a 20-minute Rotorua city highlights drive.
• Sights covered: Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Te Puia Geothermal Park with Pōhutu Geyser and geothermal craters, Māori Arts School, Rotorua city highlights including Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro, Blue Baths, plus scenic Waikato countryside.
• Why choose this: Experience New Zealand’s glowworm caves, geothermal landscapes, Māori culture, and Rotorua’s scenic landmarks, all in a single, expertly guided, small-group adventure.

Inclusions

• 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

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.

See Waitomo caves, Te Puia geysers, & Rotorua city highlights on a small-group day tour.

• Starting point: Start with hotel pickup in Auckland CBD, then enjoy a 2.5-hour scenic drive through South Auckland and the Waikato region.
• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD with an English-speaking guide, a 45-minute guided Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour with a boat ride along the Waitomo River, and complimentary snacks and water.
• Sights covered: Waitomo Glowworm Cave, underground limestone formations, glowworm-lit grotto, scenic Waikato countryside, and a stop at Waitomo Homestead for shopping or refreshments.
• Why choose this: See New Zealand’s rare Arachnocampa luminosa glowworms, explore stunning limestone caves, and sail silently on an underground river, all with expert commentary and comfortable round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland.
• Upgrades: Extend your Waitomo Glowworm Cave experience with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour, complete with a complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn.

Inclusions

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Waitomo River boat ride

• 2.5-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set (as per option selected)

• Complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn (as per option selected)

• Snacks & water

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 and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

• This experience 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.

Perfect for LOTR fans, see Hobbiton & Waitomo on a day tour with expert guides & drinks.

• Starting point: Begin your day with pick-up from your Auckland CBD hotel, followed by a scenic drive through the Waikato region with photo stops along the way.
• Everything you get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD with an English-speaking driver/guide, a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour including a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn, a 45-minute guided Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour with a boat ride along the underground Waitomo River, and snacks and water.
• Sights covered: Hobbiton Village, Hobbit Holes, The Mill, Double Arched Bridge, The Green Dragon Inn, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, underground limestone formations, glowworm-lit grotto, and scenic Waikato countryside.
• Why choose this: Waitomo Glowworm Cave with expert guidance for an unforgettable small-group experience.
• Upgrades: Choose a private tour if you want to explore at your own pace. Or select a shared tour with lunch to enjoy a relaxed, all-in-one day without worrying about meals.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland

• 2.5-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Small shared or private group tour (as per option selected)

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Boat ride at Waitomo Caves

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Lunch (as per option selected)

• Snacks & water

What to bring

• Bring your towel, swimwear, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure.
• 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

• Camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPro are strictly prohibited in Ruakari Cave.
• Guests aged under 16 years and under 45kg are restricted from participating in this experience.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

• The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, people with back and neck problems, and guests who don't have a moderate fitness level or are too small.

Additional information

• Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, hot showers.
• This experience operates only with a minimum of 2 guests.
• No prior caving experience is needed. However, a good level of fitness is required.
• You do need to be comfortable in the water. However, swimming is not a necessity. You will have a floating tube and expert guides for this experience.
• Your guide will take photos of you on your tour, which you can purchase after the tour.

Hobbiton + an immersive geothermal journey for nature enthusiasts.

• Book this if you want: a full-day adventure that combines the charm of Middle Earth with New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes.
• What you'll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu, round-trip transfers from Auckland, and a complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn.
• What you'll see: The orange-rimmed Champagne Pool and the bubbling mud pool of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. 
• Make the most of: Taking Insta-worthy pictures in front of the yellow door of Samwise Gamgee’s home and the Party Tree at Hobbiton.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland

• English-speaking tour guide

• Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set

• Drive through Rotorua city highlights

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set

Exclusions *

Hobbiton and Rotorua in one small-group guided tour from Auckland.

• Best for: those who want an immersive experience combining the magic of Hobbiton with Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights.
• Book this tour if you want: fully guided tours of the Hobbiton set with behind-the-scenes stories, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
• What you’ll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia with entry, Rotorua city highlights, return transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
• Enjoy a visit to the Green Dragon Inn and sample bespoke ciders and beers brewed for the Lord of the Rings films.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland 

• English-speaking guide

• Access to Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, kiwi viewing, & Maori Arts School

• Driving tour through Rotorua City

• Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)

• Hangi buffet dinner here (based on option selected)

• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn

• Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley

Pocket-friendly Hobbiton tour in a small group from Auckland.

• Book this if you want: to see the sets where the original LOTR movies and The Hobbit were shot in an intimate setting with fellow fans.
• What you'll get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland, entry and guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set, and a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.
• What you'll see: 44 Hobbit holes, Bag End, the Mill, the Party Tree, Green Dragon Inn
• Make the most of going inside a hobbit hole and discovering trinkets and carvings that decorate the warm, cozy interiors, and capture unforgettable moments in the heart of the Shire.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
• Small group or private guided(based on option selected)
• English-speaking tour guide
• Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
• Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)
• Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
• Water and snacks
• AC minibus or Mercedes luxury vehicle (based on option selected)
• Entry to Hobbiton movie set

Inclusions

• 3.5-hour guided tour
• English speaking guide
• Audio earpiece

Budget-friendly Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour with boat ride & stories from Māori guides.

• Everything you get: A 45-minute guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Cave led by an English-speaking guide of Māori descent. Explore majestic limestone formations, then sail along the Waitomo River beneath shimmering glowworms.
• Why choose this: It’s Waitomo at its most iconic; thousands of glowworms overhead, a serene underground boat ride, and a guide sharing tales passed through generations, all in one magical 45-minute tour.
• Upgrades: Choose the 1.5-hour Ruakuri Cave tour for a longer, accessible underground walk, or the full-day Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with transfers for a more immersive cave experience.

Inclusions Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

• Waitomo River boat ride

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave

• English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Offbeat Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small-Group Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 3.5-hour guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm

• Expert local guide

• Small group of up to 8 people

• Safety equipment & warm clothing

• Snack & hot drinks

From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

• 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

• English-speaking guide/driver

• Waitomo River boat ride

• Snacks & water

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 and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
• Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
• Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

• This experience 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.

Skip the crowds on a small-group tour with private cave access, gear & warm drinks.

• Everything you get: A 3.5-hour guided cave adventure with an expert guide, exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm, a small group of up to 8 people, gear and clothing provided (thermals, fleece, shorts, boots, helmet), and complimentary photos, hot drink, and a snack after your tour.
• Why choose this: This isn’t your standard Waitomo cave tour. No handrails, no artificial lights, no paved paths, perfect for active travelers seeking an intimate, off-the-beaten-path experience.

Inclusions

• 3.5-hour guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

• Exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm

• Expert local guide

• Small group of up to 8 people

• Safety equipment & warm clothing

• Snack & hot drinks

What to bring

• 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

• Large cameras and tripods are not allowed on this experience.
• This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 12 years and over the weight of 120kg (264.55lb).

Accessibility

• Elderly guests or those with mobility issues are restricted from participating in this experience.
• This experience requires a reasonable level of fitness as it involves 2 hours of hiking to get to Waitomo Glowworm Cave, including climbing over boulders, walking up hills, and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.

Additional information

• Facilities: Shower.
• Caving equipment includes thermals, fleece jumper, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet & headlamp.
• Guests under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Feel the spine-tingling power of the All Blacks haka in a full-sensory guided experience​.

• Follow the journey of legends and understand how each player overcame hurdles to become a pro-Rugby player in the All Blacks.
• Understand how rugby became New Zealand’s national identity through fascinating tales of its rich history, including its origin at Aotearoa.
• Watch the pros perform the traditional war dance, the Haka, on a giant 4-meter tall screen and feel its raw intensity up close.
• Head to the “Step Up” area, one of the 5 interactive zones, and experience first-hand what it’s like to perform under intense pressure.
• Challenge your friend to a game or test your rugby skills against the pros through innovative, interactive technology that engages all your senses.

######Need to know

• Present the credit card used to purchase the tickets to redeem them. Inform beforehand if the tickets are a gift.
• The venue is not wheelchair accessible but you can request for other accessibility arrangements with customer service.
• Photography and videography are strictly prohibited during the 45-minute guided experience.
• Wear trainers or casual shoes with flat soles for the interactive experiences.
• Children need to be supervised at all times.

Inclusions

• 45-minute guided tour

• English-speaking guide

• Access to interactive zone

• Entry to All Blacks experience