Waitomo and Rotorua Itineraries
FROM AUCKLAND
DISCOVER WAITOMO GS10L
GS10L TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland |
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Highlights |
Rangiriri, Ngaruawahia, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and lunch |
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Departs |
8.00am |
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Returns |
5.30pm |
GS10L DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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8.00am |
Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri |
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11.30am |
Arrive Waitomo Glowworm Caves
During this time you will have time to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and then enjoy lunch. |
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12.30pm |
Depart Waitomo, afternoon tea stop in Huntly |
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5.30pm |
Arrive Auckland for Hotel drop offs |
GS10L DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (lunch available as a prebooked option). Return to Auckland by coach.
RUAKURI EXPERIENCE FROM AUCKLAND GS10R
GS10R TOUR INFORMATION
Departs Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Highlights Rangiriri, Ngaruawahia, Ruakuri Caves and Lunch
Departs 8.00am
Returns 5.30pm
GS10R DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
8.00am Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri
11.15am Arrive Ruakuri Caves. During this time you will have time to enjoy a guided tour and picnic lunch
11.30am Depart for Ruakuri Guided Tour
1.15pm Return to Black Water Rafting and enjoy lunch at the Long Black Cafe
1.30pm Depart Waitomo, afternoon tea stop in Huntly
5.30pm Arrive Auckland
GS10R DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato and on to Waitomo. Enjoy your 1.5km guided tour through the underground limestone passages, where you will see some amazing cave formations. Following the tour enjoy a picnic lunch (included in the tour price). Return to Auckland by coach.
AUCKLAND - WAITOMO CAVES - ROTORUA GS11L
GS11L TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland |
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Highlights |
Rangiriri, Ngaruawahia, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Lunch, Fitzgerald Glade |
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Departs |
8.00am |
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Arrives |
5.00pm (Rotorua) |
GS11L DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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8.00am |
Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri |
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11.30am |
Arrive Waitomo Glowworm Caves
During this time you will have time to enjoy lunch and visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves |
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1.40pm |
Depart Waitomo, afternoon tea stop |
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5.00pm |
Arrive Rotorua |
GS11L DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Begin your day with the “Discover Waitomo Caves” tour from Auckland. After your visit reboard your coach and continue on to Rotorua.
AUCKLAND - RUAKURI - ROTORUA GS11R
GS11R TOUR INFORMATION
Departs Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Highlights Rangiriri, Ngaruawahia, Ruakuri, Lunch, Fitzgerald Glade
Departs 8.00am
Arrives 5.00pm (Rotorua)
GS11R DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
8.00am Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri
11.15am Arrive Ruakuri Caves. During this time you will have time to enjoy a picnic lunch and guided tour through Ruakuri Cave
1.30pm Depart Waitomo, afternoon tea stop at Lake Karapiro
5.00pm Arrive Rotorua
GS11R DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Begin your day with the “Ruakuri Experience” tour from Auckland. After your visit, reboard your coach and continue on to Rotorua
AUCKLAND - WAITOMO CAVES GS14L
GS14L TOUR INFORMATION
Departs Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland
Highlights Rangiriri, Ngaruawahia, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Lunch
Departs 8.00am
Arrives 11.45am (Waitomo Caves)
GS14L DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
8.00am Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri
11.30am Arrive Waitomo Glowworm Caves. During this time you will have time to visit the caves and enjoy lunch at the Big Apple (12.45 - 1.30 pm)
GS14L DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glow Worm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glow Worm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (lunch available as a pre- booked option). Your tour concludes in Waitomo.
THE WAITOMO AND ROTORUA DAY EXPERIENCE GS16L
GS16L TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Discover New Zealand Travel Centre, 180 Quay Street, Auckland |
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Highlights |
Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Fitzgerald Glade, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome Farm Show, Te PuiaThermal Reserve, Government Gardens, Rotorua Lakefront and Matamata |
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Note |
Refreshments and boxed lunch included (option of Chicken or Vegetarian)
Lunch includes salad, bread roll, rice/chicken dish or rice/vegetable dish, fruit & jelly and chocolate |
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Departs |
7.30am |
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Returns |
8.15pm |
GS16L DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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6.50am |
Hotel/motel pick ups commence |
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7.20am |
Check in at Discover New Zealand Travel Centre |
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7.30am |
Depart from 180 Quay Street, morning tea served en route. |
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9.30am |
Pass through the city of Hamilton (note: a detour due to timing constraints may delete Hamilton in order to arrive at the pre-booked time at the Waitomo Caves) |
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10.25am |
On arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves |
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12.00pm |
A light lunch is served on board your coach as we make our way to Rotorua. |
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1.10pm |
On arrival in Rotorua your first visit is to the Agrodome where you will be entertained during an one hour show introducing you to farming in New Zealand. See sheep shearing, dog handling and dairy cow milking. There is an opportunity for you to feed baby animals or be photographed astride or beside a large friendly Hereford bull. |
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2.20pm |
Coach departs Agrodome. |
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2.40pm |
Reboard your coach, travel via the lakefront through the beautiful Government Gardens, past Rotorua's Tudor Towers, alongside the geothermal steam pools (famous for their therapeutic qualities) towards Te Puia. |
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4.00pm |
On arrival you will be greeted by Te Puia with the traditional Hongi - pressing of noses. Depart on a guided tour through the Institute grounds, viewing Maori carving, flax garment making and a life size replica of a traditional Maori village. Your walk continues through the geothermal area, past boiling mud pools and the famous Pohutu Geyser, which spurts boiling water and steam high into the air on a regular basis. Enjoy a Maori concert. |
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5.15pm |
Reboard your coach to return to Auckland. Tea/coffee and a light snack are served. |
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8.15pm |
Hotel/motel drop offs commence. |
GS16L DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
This tour enables you to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and a number of leading attractions in Rotorua, including a Farm Show, and Te Puia (mighty geysers & boiling mud pools) all in one day. While onboard your coach from Waitomo to Rotorua a light lunch is served. After an action-packed day, your coach returns to Auckland.
FROM ROTORUA
DISCOVER ROTORUA GS39/GS39L/GS39S
GS39 TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua |
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Highlights |
Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome Sheep Show
Skyline Gondola Ride & lunch (GS39L see below) |
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Departs |
7.25am (tour commences at 8.00am) |
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Returns |
2.15pm |
Morning Tour including Lunch and Gondola CODE GS39L
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Departs |
7.25am (tour commences at 8.00am) |
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Returns |
2.15pm |
GS39N/GS39L DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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7.25am |
Hotel pick ups commence |
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8.00am |
Arrive Te Puia - guided tour |
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9.10am |
Depart Te Puia |
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9.25am |
Agrodome Sheep Show |
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11.00am |
Rainbow Springs - guided tour |
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12.15 |
Hotel Drop offs GS39 |
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Tour GS39S - transfer to Skyline Gondola (lunch own arrangements)
Tour GS39L - transfer to Skyline Gondola & Restaurant |
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1.45pm |
Tours GS39L & GS39S depart Skyline Gondonla |
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2.00pm |
Hotel Drop offs GS39L & GS39S |
GS39N/GS39L DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Great Sights operates a morning tour of Rotorua's leading attractions. Included in your half-day tour is a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers, boiling mud pools, and the traditional arts & culture of the Maori People; Rainbow Springs – a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna including New Zealand’s national icon, a kiwi bird; and a Sheep Show – a hands-on experience giving you an animated insight into New Zealand’s farming history.
DISCOVER ROTORUA AFTERNOON SIGHTS GS40P
GS40P TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua |
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Highlights |
See 5 of the 16 lakes in the vicinity of Rotorua, guided tour of The Buried Village and guided tour of the Rotorua Museum including the Rotorua Stories Film. |
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Departs |
1.00pm |
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Returns |
5.00pm |
GS40P DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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1.00pm
1.50pm
3.00pm
3.35pm
5.00pm |
Depart Tourism Rotorua
Arrive Buried Village for guided tour.
Depart Buried Village
Arrive Rotorua Museum for guided tour
Depart Rotorua Museum, commence hotel drop offs. |
GS40P DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Experience the scenic beauty of Rotorua's lakes. Learn about the history and culture of Rotorua and the devastation caused by the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886. See five of Rotorua's surrounding lakes including a view to Mount Tarawera across Lake Tarawera. Enjoy a guided tour of the Buried Village, a fascinating location where the Te Wairoa Village was buried by the eruption of Mount Tarawera and has been excavated over the years to provide fascinating insights into the eruption and the New Zealand of the late 1800's. Tour finishes wtih a guided tour through the award winning Rotorua Museum. View fascinating exhibits showcasing Rotorua's vibrant volcanic & cultural history included in a short film of the history of Rotorua.
DISCOVER ROTORUA FULL DAY TOUR GS340
GS340 TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua |
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Highlights |
Te Puia, Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome Sheep Show, Buried Village and Rotorua Museum |
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Departs |
7.25am (tour commences at 8.00am) |
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Returns |
5.00pm |
GS340 DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
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7.25am
8.00am
9.25am
11.00am
12.00 noon
12.10pm
1.00pm
1.30pm
3.00pm
3.30pm
5.00pm |
Depart Tourism Rotorua
Arrive Te Puia
Arrive Agrodome
Arrive Rainbow Springs for guided tour
Depart Rainbow Springs
Lunch break in downtown Rotorua (own expense)
Depart Tourism Rotorua
Arrive Buried Village for guided tour
Depart Buried Village
Arrive Rotorua Museum for guided tour
Depart Rotorua Museum, commence hotel drop offs.
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GS340 DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Visit Rotorua's leading attractions and experience the scenic beauty, history and culture of Rotorua. Combine the GS39 Morning Tour and the GS40P Afternoon Tour to experience a full day tour of Rotorua including seeing boiling mud pools and mighty geysers at Te Puia. During your guided tour of Te Puia you will see demonstrations of Maori carving and weaving. The Rainbow Springs Nature Park offers a unqiue showcase of native flora and fauna while the Agrodome Sheep Show is an entertaining 'hands on' experience - an animated insight into New Zealand farming. Enjoy some free time in Rotorua to shop and have lunch (own expense). The afternoon is filled with scenic beauty of the five surrounding lakes in Rotorua and guided tours of The Buried Village of Te Wairoa and the Rotorua Museum.
ROTORUA TO AUCKLAND GS46NM
GS46NM TOUR INFORMATION
Departs Tourism Rotorua I-SITE, 1167 Fenton Street, Auckland
Highlights Huntly, Waikato farmland
Departs 2.00pm
Returns 6.00pm
GS46NM DAILY ITINERARY SCHEDULE
2.00pm Depart Rotorua
6.00pm Arrive Auckland
GS46NM DESCRIPTIVE ITINERARY
Leaving Rotorua, you will travel through the heart of the Waikato and its rich pastoral dairy farms en route to Auckland.
ROTORUA - WAITOMO CAVES - AUCKLAND GS47L
GS47L TOUR INFORMATION
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Departs |
Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua |
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Highlights |
Lake Karapiro, Waitomo Glowworm Caves & lunch |
| Departs |
8.50am |
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Arrives |
5.30pm, Auckland |