Waitomo Caves Black Water Rafting and Kiwi Experience Small-Group Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bush and Beach, Auckland Central, Auckland 0650 New Zealand

This full day tour from Auckland to go black water rafting at Waitomo caves is designed to showcase the best of rural New Zealand landscape and enjoy all that the Waitomo area has to offer.

The tour starts with Auckland city hotel pickups and a drive with expert commentary through the Waikato region of New Zealand with its rich Maori history and stunning farming landscapes.

Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand

Upon arrival at Waitomo join the legendary Black Water Rafting Company for their Black Labyrinth tour of the Waitomo cave system. In your wetsuit (provided for you) you will be gliding through the cave system on the underground stream in an inner tube. You’ll take leaps of faith over cascading waterfalls and float serenely down an underground river as you enjoy the glow worm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above. Note – one hour spent underground.

After this we take a short drive to our lunch destination in a beautiful rural location where the group has a traditional New Zealand barbecue buffet lunch with the barbecue expertly cooked to order.

Stop At: Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park, 25 Alex Telfer Drive, Otorohanga 3900 New Zealand

After lunch, visit the Otorohanga Kiwi house and native bird park where you get the chance to see New Zealand’s rare and iconic Kiwi bird. You also learn about what the centre is doing with their Kiwi bird breeding programme to help the endangered birds. There is also an opportunity to have a look at some of the other rare and iconic New Zealand birds and animals that the park has.

A relaxed drive back to Auckland completes the day.