Auckland Central Trip Overview
Discover the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day trip from Auckland. See thousands of tiny glowworms on an underground boat ride at Waitomo Caves, explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Auckland Central, New Zealand
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Auckland Central, North Island, New Zealand
Discover the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day trip from Auckland. See thousands of tiny glowworms on an underground boat ride at Waitomo Caves, explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.
Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo – Rotorua
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Today you will depart from Auckland and drive to the magical Waitomo Caves. Here you will have a guided tour of the caves, before taking a short boat ride along the river to the grotto. Be enchanted by the thousands of glow worms emitting tiny lights that twinkle in the darkness. Later, you drive to Rotorua, passing through the Fitzgerald Glade, a section of highway where native bush forms a canopy overhead. Be dropped off at your accommodation and spend the rest of your day at your leisure.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to Te Puia to experience Rotorua’s famous Maori culture and geothermal activity with a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley – a place where mud pools bubble and boil and geysers shoot steam high into the air.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agrodome, 141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
See Rotorua’s agricultural industry in action at the Agrodome: a working organic farm where you can find out all about farming life in New Zealand. Watch a sheep shearing display and see sheep dog trials where the farm dogs show off their amazing skills. Afterwards, be transferred back to your accommodation where you can spend the afternoon at your leisure
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millenium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 2: Rotorua – Taupo
Stop At: Taupo, Taupo, Taupo District, Waikato Region, North Island
After spending a morning at your leisure, leave Rotorua early afternoon and drive to Lake Taupo which takes you south through extensive forests to the geothermal areas of Waimangu and Wairakei. You arrive at Lake Taupo — a huge volcanic crater — where you’ll be transferred to your accommodation. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore this most picturesque township.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millenium Hotel Taupo or similar
Day 3: Taupo – Auckland
Stop At: Lake Taupo, Taupo Marina New Zealand
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of local scenic attractions. Before departing on this tour please ensure you have checked out of your room and take your luggage with you. The tour will include the Taupo Marina, Huka Falls, Wairakei Geothermal Power Station, the Craters of the Moon and the famous Aratiatia Rapids. Upon arrival back in Taupo, you will then take the scenic drive back to Auckland with stops and points of interests along the way. Once you have been dropped off in the city, your 3 day tour will conclude.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
