Waikato Countryside & Waitomo Glowworms
- Duration
- About 12 hours with Waitomo
- Suggested pickup
- 7:00 am, central Auckland hotels or the cruise terminal
- Ideal for
- Families, couples and honeymooners, multi-generational groups
A private day south of Auckland through green Waikato farmland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with lunch and door-to-door pickup included.
There's something quietly magical about the drive south from Auckland. Your guide-host shares stories of the region on the way, from the great Waikato River to its farming heartland and the people who shaped it. Our extended day includes the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where a silent boat glides beneath thousands of tiny living lights. It is a hush-inducing moment you'll carry home with you.
Sample itinerary (times approximate)
- 7:00 amPickup from your Auckland accommodation
- 8:45 amCoffee stop in the Waikato
- 9:45 amArrive at Waitomo for the guided Glowworm Caves tour and boat ride (about 45 minutes)
- 11:00 amLunch near Waitomo
- 12:15 pmA relaxed afternoon in the Waikato countryside, with a scenic drive home and a stop for a café, garden or farm visit chosen to suit you
- 7:15 pmReturn to your accommodation
Rather not rush? Tell us and we'll shape the pace of the day around you.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included: Standard inclusions, plus lunch and Waitomo Glowworm Caves admission. (final inclusions are confirmed in your quote)
Not included: Standard exclusions.
Standard inclusions
- A comfortable, air-conditioned premium vehicle chosen to suit your group, used only by your party
- Your own guide-host for the whole day
- Door-to-door pickup and return in central Auckland (hotels, apartments, cruise terminal)
- Chilled water, good coffee stops and a few locally made treats on board
- Flexible pacing: we can linger, skip a stop or change the order
Standard exclusions
- Drinks with lunch (unless stated)
- Optional extras and upgrades not listed as included
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Gratuities (always optional, never expected)
- Travel insurance
- Airport or out-of-zone pickups (quoted on request)
Price
Tailored to you. Price on request.
Every day is planned around your group, dates and wishes, so we quote each tour individually, in New Zealand dollars. Tell us who is travelling and when, and we'll reply personally with a clear, itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Let's plan your day.
Tell us when you're visiting, who's travelling and what you love. We'll come back to you personally with ideas and a clear quote, usually within 24 hours.
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