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Waitomo Caves Popular Combo Group Day Tour from Auckland
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10 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
This tour offers a captivating blend of scenic beauty, cultural insights, and unique experiences that make it a must-book adventure suitable for families, friends, and couples. Starting with personalized pickups from any part of Auckland, you'll journey through iconic landmarks like Greenlane and Mount Wellington, with the majestic Uenuku sculpture adding a cultural touch. Enjoy brief stops for refreshments and memorable photo opportunities with highlights such as the Giant Moa statue. The tour’s centerpiece is the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm and Ruakuri Caves, where you’ll marvel at glowworm displays and stunning limestone formations. Explore the diverse Hamilton Gardens and admire the serene Waikato River, all while gaining rich historical and cultural insights from our knowledgeable guides. This tour promises a comprehensive and unforgettable exploration of the North Island’s natural and cultural treasures, ensuring an exciting and enriching experience for every traveler.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
06:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickups can be arranged to any hotel, accommodation or residential address within Auckland. Kindly specify the correct address, contact details to liaise with for easy pickup.
What To Expect
Auckland
We offer pickups from any part of Auckland. Please mention your preferred pickup location and we will there to greet you 15 minutes before the time of departure.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
While traveling towards the South of Auckland, you will be able to see the early morning buzzling traffic that flows towards north. We will be passing by Greenlane, Mount Wellington, Tip Top Ice Cream, Manukau City, Rainbows end, and travel towards the South. Uenuku sculpture - This impressive 8m steel sculpture is located in the Puhinui wetland beside the Auckland Botanic Gardens at Manurewa and is visible from the Southern Motorway. We will discuss more on Ngaati Te Ata Waiohua sculpture represents the deity Uenuku, the god of rainbows, when we drive toward Waitomo Caves.
• Admission Ticket Free
Bombay
The Bombay Hills, well known for its agricultural produces, a small yet notable range of hills south of Auckland, New Zealand, mark the southern boundary of the Auckland region. They serve as a natural divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. The settlement of Bombay, including the Bombay Hills, is named after the ship Bombay, which arrived in Auckland in 1863, bringing settlers to what was initially called Williamson's Clearing.
• Admission Ticket Free
Taupiri
A brief refreshment pitstop at Taupiri. At your own expenses you can grab a coffee, muffin, quick breakfast at some of the outlets available there. Mc Donalds, Wild bean cafe, Robert Harris, Subway, and Taco Bell are some of the outlets that might be open. Toilets available in the gas station and restaurants.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hangatiki
A brief stop to take photos with the Giant Moa - an extinct group of flightless birds formerly endemic to New Zealand. Sam the Moa sits on the side of State Highway 37 in Hangatiki. We will talk more about Moa on the way to Waitomo Caves.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Discover the magic of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour, one of New Zealand's top natural attractions. Take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto and be amazed by thousands of glowing worms. Join in over 130 years of cultural and natural history.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Waitomo Caves
The Waitomo Homestead, located on State Highway 3 and just a 10-minute drive from Waitomo Village, offers everything you need for your Waitomo adventure. Café, Restaurant & Gardens Fuel up before your adventure or relax after a fun-filled day at our café and restaurant, surrounded by stunning rural scenery. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal on our spacious deck or in our cozy dining area. Treat yourself to our famous homemade pies, grab a drink at the bar, or take a leisurely stroll through our beautiful garden.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ruakuri Cave
Discover the magic of Ruakuri Cave and see glowworms up close in this enchanting setting. Begin your adventure by descending through the stunning spiral entrance, and marvel at the limestone formations and crystal tapestries in this uniquely sustainable, solar-powered cave. Ruakuri Cave is a must-see experience, offering a mesmerizing blend of the most captivating subterranean sights, including glowworms. This journey will leave you awe-struck and humbled by nature's beauty. Start your tour by descending through the impressive man-made spiral entrance. Admire the delicate, shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries while listening to the distant thunder of underground waterfalls. For an intimate encounter with glowworms and to learn about their fascinating lives, this tour is perfect for you. Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Hamilton Gardens
Explore a magical world of secret gardens at Hamilton Gardens. Travel through time and visit far-off places. Wander through a lush tropical jungle, see ancient China, and enjoy a Renaissance Prince's 16th-century garden. There are five different garden collections, some with designs going back 4,000 years. Hamilton Gardens, located in the Waikato, showcases the history and meaning of gardens from different times and places. It is known worldwide for its unique concept and is the most popular tourist spot in the Waikato region.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mercer
A brief stop for photography and look at a stunning flowing river. The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres (264 mi) through the North Island. The name Waikato comes from the Māori language and translates as flowing water. We will discuss more about Waikato River on our way back to Auckland.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Auckland
After viewing Waikato River, we drive to our destination back to Auckland.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The product's total duration already takes into account the time spent traveling to each location and the pickup.
- ''Travel time is included on the tour duration''
- "Minimum of 10 people needs to meet in order for the tour to take place"
- "To secure your tour confirmation and avoid queues, it is recommended to book at least one week prior to travel, as entrance fees for all attractions will be booked in advance."
Operated by ENZOY TOURS
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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