Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch Day Tours

About this experience

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What's included

• WiFi on boardPicnic LunchPick up from selected hotels - please call to bookAir-conditioned vehicleRestroom on boardTransport by luxury coach

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. At Redemption Counter

What to expect

Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a limestone cave in the western mountainous area of the North Island of New Zealand, and it is also a scenic spot in New Zealand. Waitomo in Maori means "surrounded by green water". On the wall of the cave, dotted green light dots are layered upon layer upon layer. These green lights flicker on the black water, and the light and shadow are doubled. This is a wonderful world belonging to the green elves. 1. Three caves with different characteristics make up the Glowworm Cave The Glowworm Cave is mainly composed of three caves with different characteristics, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Alanui Cave. The Glowworm Cave is a stalactite cave with a history of more than 10,000 years. There was a small ice-covered lake on the mountain of this cave. After the ice and snow melted, it flowed into the cracks in the rock formation below, and gradually eroded into the current cave. Cathedral Cave inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, this huge cave is known for its echoes of space. Ruakuri Cave is a legendary underground cave where the sound of water from an underground waterfall can be heard. The entrance of Alanui Cave is the visitor center, and the vaulted greenhouse with membrane structure is very imposing. 2. Thousands of glowworms enter the cave for a tour. You need to take a boat to enter the depths of the cave. After getting on the boat, the guide will pull the guide rope above to push the boat forward. The strange spot of light in the cave is the light emitted by thousands of fireflies. You will find patches of green and white light on the rocks. Looking closely, there are jagged translucent filaments hanging from the ceiling of the cave under the light and shadow. The silk has clear water droplets like a curtain of crystal beads. These beautiful filaments with slime are the firefly's fishing tool to attract and prey on light-following insects. This firefly has only been found in New Zealand and Australia. 3. Black Labyrinth Tour, Abyss Tour and Odyssey Tour In addition to the "black water rafting" in the Glowworm Cave, if you are brave enough and your endurance is good enough, you can also experience the Black Labyrinth Tour organized by the legendary black water rafting company , Journey to the Abyss and Journey to the Odyssey. These three journeys will take 3-5 hours respectively, and will involve rock climbing in caves, abseiling, and rafting on tires. Of course, if you participate in these tours, you can not only enjoy free hot showers, but also delicious hot soup and local New Zealand pancakes for you to enjoy. Plus, get a free visit to the Waitomo Caves Museum.

Things to note

• Service animals allowedPublic transportation options are available nearbyInfants are required to sit on an adult's lapNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsPlease advise any specific dietary r

Terms & conditions

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure to check in and board
If you have any questions including hotel picks or dietary requirements, please give us a call at +64 9 583 5790. We are open from 0630-1800
Please note that Mandarin, Spanish, German, and Japanese commentary is available onboard our coach via the STQRY app. You will need to bring your own headphones, as the commentary cannot be played aloud. Alternatively, the commentary can be read directly from the screen. Free onboard Wi-Fi is available to allow you to download the app, which can be accessed here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/greatsights-nz-tour-commentary/id6743737260 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stqry.proj2000000000063&pcampaignid=web_share
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Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
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