2 days2 Day Rotorua Tour: Waitomo, Culture & Zipline from Auckland
New2 daysAuckland
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 12
Guides
English
Overview
If you only have two days and want to visit the extraordinary Waitomo Caves on your way to a fun-filled night in Rotorua then this is the tour for you. Experience an awe-inspiring introduction to the indigenous Maori culture and explore Rotorua's Forest Canopy before returning to Auckland. A great way to spend two days in New Zealand!
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers.
Day by day itinerary
1Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves and Te Puia Small Group Tour⌄
See the magical glowworms and world-famous limestone formations of Waitomo Caves.
One of New Zealand's foremost cultural venues. At Te Puia's marae, you will receive a traditional welcome and be invited to experience a Maori cultural performance, in which ancient and modern stories are told through song, dance, poi and stick games. You'll gain an understanding of this unique culture and its history and be thoroughly entertained by the talented and charismatic performers.
Enter the world of Mitai and learn about the history of this area which was once flourished in villages. See fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-Whiro stream and the story of the migration of Tamatekapua of the Te Arawa canoe to Aotearoa and the Māori Pacifica connection told in dance form. Join in this Maori and Island fusion extravaganza, including a feast for the ravenous. Your hāngī/umu earth oven food of Polynesia includes pork, chicken, taro, island-style potato salad, and much more. The hāngī/umu is cooked in an earth-oven, a hole 1-2m into the ground, the baskets of kai (food) are placed on hot stones at the bottom of a hāngī pit. The kai is then covered to trap the heat, the steam and heat from heated hāngī stones infuse the kai with delicious earthy flavours while it cooks for 3-4 hours. Try the delicious tempting hula food of the Great Ocean of Kiwa.
Meals: Dinner: Traditional hāngi · Lunch
Overnight: 3-Star Hotel in Rotorua
2Explore Rotorua's Forest Canopy before returning to Auckland⌄
Embark on an adventure through native New Zealand forest! Journey through the beautiful forest canopy via an incredible network of trails, tree platforms, ziplines, and swing bridges. See breathtaking views of the woodland valleys and hills as you fly through tight openings in the trees. In between the thrill of the ziplines and suspended tree bridges.
Rotorua to Auckland by Intercity Coach
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Maori Village Experience
- ✓Return coach transport from Auckland
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Visit Te Puia
- ✓Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- ✓Rotorua Canopy Tours
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Meals unless specified
- ✕Pre and post tour accommodation
- ✕Travel insurance. We recommend travel insurance for all tours
Good to know
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From
$861
