Day Tours From Auckland

Auckland

Rotorua

Rotorua/Waitomo

Bay of Islands

Tour 7R full day

WAITOMO GLOW-WORM CAVES AND
ROTORUA GEOTHERMAL DELUXE DAY TOUR
Two of New Zealands most famous attractions are visited daily by this deluxe five star caoch tour service.
The Waitomo Glow-worm caves and the spectacular geothermal regions of Rotorua, rich with Maori Culture and natural history, make this a truly memorable day

Highlights

• DEPART AUCKLAND: Travel the main Southern Highway through small rural townships steeped in early pioneer history. Morning tea is served by your host during this sector.
• HAMILTON CITY: Pass through this major agricultural centre of New Zealand's largest dairy and sheep farming province, The Waikato.
• WAITOMO GLOW-WORM CAVES:  Join a guided tour through this world famous cave formation, climaxed by drifting silently in a boat through a Glow-worm Cavern lit up with thousands of tiny glow worm lights.
• LIGHT LUNCH: Served on board as we make our way to Rotorua through magnificent rural farmland with its vast numbers of grazing animals.
• ROTORUA: New Zealand's highest city 305 metres(1000 ft) above sea level, located inside the rim of a volcanic crater, An area of great geothermal activity.
• RIANBOW SPRINGS NATURE SANCTUARY: Crystal clear cold springs, home for thousands of trout. Also see kiwi's, native birds and other wildlife in a delightful native bush setting. Opportunity for souvenir shopping.
• RAINBOW FARM SHOW: An introduction to New Zealand farming, old and new. See sheep mustering by highly trained dogs, sheep shearing demonstrations and an insight into the history of dairy farm milking. Opportunity to milk a cow, feed young animals or be photographed with a huge bull.
• LAKE ROTORUA: Drive through the foreshore park past the hundreds of ducks and swans then through the beautiful, historic  Government Gardens.
• WHAKAREWAREWA THERMAL RESERVE AND MAORI ARTS AND CRAFTS INSTITUTE: One of Rotorua's most famous attractions.  See woodcarving, weaving displays, a Maori village and the fascinating Thermal Valley featuring GEYSERS, FUMAROLES, COLOURFUL SILICA DEPOSITS and BOILING MUD POOLS.
• RETURN TO AUCKLAND: Your attraction packed day concludes as the coach travels through the beaytiful horse breeding country of Matamata and the pastureland of the Hauraki plains. A light snack is served on this sector.

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