Auckland To Rotorua Private Transfer With Waitomo Caves Exploration

Your private transfer and full-day tour begins at your Auckland hotel, where your private driver-guide will pick you up for this 8-hour journey to Rotorua. Your journey features a visit to the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The Waitomo Caves, a renowned New Zealand attraction, lie approximately 2 ½ hours south of Auckland. As you venture through the illustrious Thermal Explorer Highway touring route, you'll venture through the captivating region of Hamilton, traversing the picturesque landscapes of the Waikato and King Country. En route to the south, you'll be introduced to the sacred Taupiri Mountain, a symbol of deep cultural significance, as well as Ngaruawahia, the location of the celebrated Turangawaewae Marae (a Maori meeting place) and the seat of New Zealand's Maori King. Upon arrival in Waitomo, you'll embark on a captivating tour, unveiling the underground wonderland that is the renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a 45-minute tour that includes a tranquil boat ride along an underground stream, offering a mesmerizing view of the enchanting glowworms. From there, it's onto Rotorua, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Pick-ups: Auckland downtown hotels, airport or cruise terminal Drop-offs: Rotorua hotels Departure Point: Auckland downtown Departure Time: 06:30am Departure Days: Daily except 25DEC