Glorious Valley Experience – Overnight [2 Day Tour]

Auckland Trip Overview

Designed to showcase the range of experiences and landscapes on offer in the central north island, we bring to you, one of the country’s most unique natural wonders, the famous Waitomo glow-worm caves, magical walk and geothermal hot springs. Discover the fantastic local landmarks as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by each and every destination on your list. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place at Te Puia geothermal valley and witness “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World” Thousands of years in the making at Wai-O-Tapu wonderland.

Additional Info

Duration: 2 days
Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Auckland, , New Zealand

Designed to showcase the range of experiences and landscapes on offer in the central north island, we bring to you, one of the country’s most unique natural wonders, the famous Waitomo glow-worm caves, magical walk and geothermal hot springs. Discover the fantastic local landmarks as well as a multitude of picturesque and gorgeous surrounding areas. You’ll be thrilled and amazed by each and every destination on your list. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture and place at Te Puia geothermal valley and witness “One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World” Thousands of years in the making at Wai-O-Tapu wonderland.

Itinerary

Day 1: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua City Highlights Experience & Overnight Stay in Rotorua

Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guided Waitomo Caves tour will be an unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, explore limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
Government Gardens is a beautiful public park situated along the edge of Lake Rotorua and just minutes from the city centre. This is one of Rotorua’s historic landmarks and most popular tourism destinations. You’ll want to have your camera on hand for this spot! Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation is not included. ExperienceKart can arrange this for you (added cost) or you can choose to book your own.

Day 2: Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Experience and return to Auckland

Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in. The tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations. Te Puia is a must-do activity in Rotorua, and a day tour of Te Puia is the best way to experience this top visitor attraction in New Zealand.

After the geothermal valley experience you are set free to relax and explore on your own or add another experience to explore.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction. You are introduced to a uniquely different natural landscape – the key to what you see lies below the surface – one of the most extensive geothermal systems in New Zealand, extending over 18-sq. km. Come and see the history and beauty of the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am every day. Presented by our fantastic staff in a natural amphitheatre. Visit the Mud Pool to complete your experience at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. The largest mud pool in New Zealand, it was originally the site of a large mud volcano which was destroyed through erosion in the 1920’s.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

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