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WAITOMO - Twin Caves Discovery - Private Day Tour from Auckland
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$530.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Waitomo Twin Caves Discovery highlights two iconic caves: the Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Cave. This full-day adventure showcases stunning natural wonders and captivating underground landscapes.
- 🌌 Glowworm Cave offers a guided walk through limestone formations and a silent boat ride beneath a ceiling illuminated by thousands of glowworms.
- 🎤 The Cathedral in Glowworm Cave is renowned for its remarkable acoustics, enhancing the magical atmosphere of the grotto.
- 🌀 Ruakuri Cave provides an adventurous experience with intricate limestone formations and underground rivers, perfect for those seeking a deeper exploration.
- 🌊 Marvel at the spiral entrance and stunning stalactites and stalagmites visible throughout Ruakuri Cave.
- 🛥️ Experience the enchanting glowworm display in Glowworm Cave, contrasted with the immersive exploration offered by Ruakuri Cave.
- 🚍 Pickup from any location in Auckland ensures a seamless start to your journey, with a friendly guide ready to greet you 15 minutes before departure.
- ☕ A refreshment pitstop at Taupiri allows you to grab a coffee or quick bite at various outlets, including McDonald's and Subway, at your own expense.
- 📸 Capture memorable moments with the Giant Moa statue in Hangatiki, an extinct flightless bird that once roamed New Zealand.
- 🌊 Enjoy a brief stop at Mercer for stunning views of the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand, flowing for 425 kilometers through the North Island.
- 🚐 The tour lasts 10 hours, including travel time, ensuring you see all the highlights of this incredible experience.
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WAITOMO - Twin Caves Discovery - Private Day Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gifts & Souvenirs
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AucklandWe 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.
- 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. (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
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TaupiriA 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.
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HangatikiA brief stop to take photos with the Giant Moa statue - an extinct 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.
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Waitomo Glowworm CavesDiscover 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.
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Waitomo CavesThe 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.
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Ruakuri CaveDiscover 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.
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MercerA 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.
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AucklandAfter viewing Waikato River, we drive to our destination back to Auckland.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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WAITOMO - Twin Caves Discovery - Private Day Tour from Auckland
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$530.79
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!