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By Expedigo Tours and Travels Hamilton
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$425 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover New Zealand’s stunning natural and cultural highlights in this immersive day trip from Hamilton. Begin with a guided tour through the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll float along an underground river, surrounded by the magical glow of thousands of tiny glowworms. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a serene setting before visiting Te Puia, home to geothermal wonders and vibrant Māori culture. Explore the Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and witness a captivating cultural performance. This small-group tour promises a relaxed, personalised experience packed with unique insights into New Zealand's rich heritage.

    • Fully guided tour
    • Small group size for a personalised experience
    • Includes picnic lunch and bottled water
    • Explore iconic attractions: Waitomo, Te Puia and Māori cultural performance with Picnic style lunch

Activity location

  • Hamilton
    • Hamilton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Robert Harris Ruakura Cafe
    • 2 Kurarere Lane
    • 3216, Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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From Hamilton : Waitomo Caves and Te Puia Tour with Picnic Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$425.00 x 2 AdultsNZ$850.00
Total
Price is NZ$850.00
Until Sat, 31 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    An english speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Admission to a fully guided 45 minutes experience of the Waitomo Glow worm Cave
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Fully Guided Small Group Tour
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary pick up and drop off from our Hamilton - Meeting Point
  • Inclusions
    Picnic Style Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Te Puia Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour with a boat ride
  • Inclusions
    Cultural performance including the Maori Haka
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Not Suitable for People with mobility impairments

Activity itinerary

Hamilton

  • 1h 15m
Begin your journey from the vibrant city of Hamilton. As we set off, your guide will introduce the day's adventures, setting the scene for an exciting exploration ahead. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the beautiful Waikato countryside en route to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in the Waitomo region. Travel time from Hamilton to Waitomo Caves is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the beautiful Waikato countryside en route to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves in the Waitomo region. Travel time from Hamilton to Spellbound Caves is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Descend into the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny Arachnocampa luminosa glowworms illuminate the cavern ceiling like a starry night sky. Glide silently by boat along the underground river, gazing in awe at this natural wonder while your expert guide shares fascinating insights into the glowworms’ life cycle and the cave’s geological history. Allow around 45 minutes for this guided experience, blending nature, science, and quiet wonder in one unforgettable setting. Enjoy a relaxed picnic-style lunch in a peaceful rural setting before continuing your journey through the beautiful Waikato countryside.

Waikato Region

  • 2h
Photo stop, Scenic views on the way to Rotorua

Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
At Te Puia in Rotorua, discover the living heart of Māori culture, art, and geothermal activity. Your guided experience includes: A visit to the Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere Exploration of bubbling mud pools and steaming geothermal vents Entry to the Kiwi Conservation Centre to see New Zealand’s iconic nocturnal bird up close A guided walk through the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where you’ll meet master carvers and weavers preserving traditional skills An authentic Māori cultural performance, featuring traditional songs, poi dancing, and the powerful haka

Hamilton

  • 1h 30m
Reflect on the day's adventures during a leisurely drive back to Hamilton, relishing the memories of the enchanting Caves, the captivating glowworms and the geothermal wonder of Te Puia.

Location

Activity location

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    Hamilton
    • Hamilton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Robert Harris Ruakura Cafe
    • 2 Kurarere Lane
    • 3216, Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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