Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour
Overview
Experience two of New Zealand’s top destinations on an unforgettable journey from Auckland. Travel through the scenic Waikato countryside to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll join a guided tour through impressive limestone formations and underground chambers. Learn about the caves and unique glowworms before boarding a peaceful boat ride along the underground river beneath thousands of shimmering lights.
Continue to Rotorua and visit Te Puia, home to spectacular geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and native wildlife. Witness the powerful Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and remarkable geothermal landscapes before visiting the kiwi conservation centre.
Discover the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where skilled students preserve traditional carving and weaving techniques, and learn about Māori heritage and traditions. Relax on the return journey to Auckland after a memorable day of glowworms, geothermal wonders, native wildlife, and cultural discovery.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Please let us know where you want us to pick you up. We will arrange to pick you up & drop you off at your doorstep.
What To Expect
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Waitomo Caves
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- WiFi on board.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any hotel, airport, or cruise port in Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
