Auckland a Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House e tour di un giorno di Blue Springs
Descrizione
Parti per un'avventura straordinaria con le nostre grotte Waitomo Glowworm, Otorohanga Kiwi House e Blue Springs Tour. Entra nelle famose Waitomo Glowworm Caves e ammira intricate formazioni calcaree, grandi caverne e la splendida Cathedral Chamber, nota per la sua acustica naturale. Poi plana in barca attraverso la Glowworm Grotto, dove migliaia di piccoli vermi luminosi illuminano l'oscurità come un cielo notturno pieno di stelle. Continua il tuo viaggio alla Otorohanga Kiwi House, incontrando da vicino l'iconico uccello kiwi della Nuova Zelanda ed esplorando la più grande voliera a cupola a volo libero del paese, prima di visitare le Blue Springs, rinomate per le sue acque cristalline. Con trasporto premium, guida Esperta e pick-up e drop-off dall'hotel, questo tour completamente guidato per piccoli gruppi unisce meraviglie naturali, incontri con la fauna selvatica e connessione culturale in un giorno senza soluzione di continuità. Prenota ora per vivere un viaggio tanto magico quanto memorabile.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Parti per la tua spedizione dalla più grande città della Nuova Zelanda. Mentre partiamo, la tua guida darà il via alle avventure della giornata, ponendo le basi per un'esplorazione affascinante. La durata del viaggio da Auckland alle Grotte di Waitomo è di circa 3 ore
Procedi con un pittoresco viaggio nella regione di Waitomo, snodandoti attraverso la pittoresca campagna neozelandese sulla strada per le grotte di Waitomo.
Scendete nelle incantevoli Waitomo Glowworm Caves, dove migliaia di piccoli vermi luminosi Arachnocampa illuminano il soffitto della caverna come un cielo stellato notturno. Scivola silenziosamente in barca lungo il fiume sotterraneo, ammirando con stupore questa meraviglia naturale mentre la tua Guida Esperta condivide affascinanti approfondimenti sul ciclo vitale dei vermi luminosi e sulla storia geologica della grotta. Concediti circa 45 minuti per questa esperienza guidata, mescolando natura, scienza e meraviglia tranquilla in un ambiente indimenticabile. Successivamente, fermati a pranzo (a tue spese) in un ristorante locale, assaporando i sapori regionali prima di continuare il viaggio.
Scopri le diverse mostre alla Kiwi House, dove gli incontri con gli uccelli autoctoni, tra cui l'iconico kiwi, offrono un collegamento unico con la ricca biodiversità del paese.
Ricaricati con un delizioso pranzo in un ristorante locale a Otorohanga (i suggerimenti saranno forniti dalla guida), assaporando i sapori regionali e preparandoti per gli incontri pomeridiani. (Il pranzo non è incluso nel prezzo del tour)
Goditi un viaggio panoramico fino a Putāruru, la tua prossima tappa alle mozzafiato Blue Springs, dove le acque cristalline scorrono attraverso uno dei paesaggi naturali più sereni e pittoreschi della Nuova Zelanda.
Goditi una breve e rinfrescante passeggiata lungo i tranquilli sentieri della Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway), dove alcune delle acque più limpide della Nuova Zelanda scorrono dolcemente attraverso i lussureggianti dintorni nativi. Prendetevi il vostro tempo per immergervi nell'atmosfera tranquilla, scattare foto mozzafiato delle acque turchesi vivaci e apprezzare questa meraviglia naturale incontaminata prima di continuare il viaggio.
Rifletti sulle avventure della giornata durante un piacevole viaggio di ritorno ad Auckland, ammirando i ricordi delle incantevoli Waitomo Glowworm Caves, l'esperienza unica nella fauna selvatica presso la Kiwi House e la bellezza naturale delle Blue Springs. Il viaggio di ritorno è di circa 3,5 ore, offrendo il tempo per rilassarsi e godersi la panoramica campagna neozelandese. Hotel Drop-off: Concludi la giornata con un comodo trasferimento al tuo hotel o Alloggio di Auckland.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
- Se il tuo alloggio non è ancora confermato, ti suggeriamo di selezionare The SkyCity Hotel per ora—puoi aggiornarlo in seguito se necessario! - Offriamo comodi pick-up da hotel selezionati. Se la tua posizione non è elencata, scegli semplicemente l'opzione disponibile più vicina e incontraci lì. - I pick-up iniziano fino a 20 minuti prima dell'orario di partenza previsto. Si prega di essere pronti e in attesa fuori per allora per un inizio regolare. - I luoghi di prelievo sono pianificati in base a ciascun tour e possono variare in base al giorno. Se ci sono modifiche al tuo luogo di ritiro, ti preghiamo di comunicarcelo in anticipo. - Le nostre guide effettuano più fermate e possono arrivare entro una finestra di 10 minuti. Per mantenere il tour nei tempi previsti, consigliamo di essere pronti 5-10 minuti prima, poiché non possiamo aspettare gli arrivi in ritardo. - Poiché i nostri pickup hotel operano dal centro di CBD, gli ospiti situati vicino all'aeroporto o South Auckland possono essere prelevati da The Sebel, Auckland Manukau al 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Sono disponibili seggiolini specifici per neonati
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(33)
This was a great experience and our great guide Cori made it informative and extremely entertaining. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had such a great experience. Cori has a wonderful way of making the tour both fun and informative, and they'll be so pleased to hear your kind feedback. Thanks for the recommendation—we really appreciate it and hope to see you again someday.
An average experience, kiwi house is not worth the detour, blue springs a nice walk and waitomo caves interesting
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the tour didn't fully meet your expectations. The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House is a community-run, non-profit conservation centre, so while it may not have the scale or presentation of some larger wildlife attractions around the world, its focus is on the care and conservation of New Zealand’s unique native wildlife. In addition to the kiwi, it is home to a variety of native birds, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about and appreciate New Zealand’s precious birdlife. At Blue Spring, guests can enjoy the beauty of one of New Zealand’s clearest and most remarkable natural waterways. The crystal-clear turquoise water, peaceful surroundings, and native scenery make it a very special place to visit. Please note that our tour includes a section of the walking track rather than the full track, allowing guests to experience the highlights of this beautiful location while keeping the overall itinerary comfortable and enjoyable for all guests. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural attractions, offering a truly unique underground experience. The ancient limestone formations, fascinating cave history, and the magical sight of thousands of glowworms illuminating the cave ceiling create a memorable experience that many travellers describe as a highlight of their time in New Zealand. Above all, we hope you enjoyed your day with our guide and the personal touch they brought to the journey. We are a New Zealand family-owned and operated business, and creating meaningful experiences for our guests is always at the heart of what we do. Guest satisfaction is our highest priority, and we truly value feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you again for travelling with us, and we hope you take home many wonderful memories from your time in New Zealand.
The host, Aaron, was absolutely fantastic. This was my first trip with Expedigo and it went so well that I booked another one with them shortly afterwards! Aaron's inflection on Maori history throughout the drive was something that I particularly appreciated. The trip went smoothly, the beautiful spots are everything that you hope them to be, and we were brought back in time for dinner, with a fun additional stop that I won't spoil for the reader. Oh, and I would recommend that you be on time throughout the tour, unless you're okay with being (gently) told to be more punctual. 🫠 Overall, it was a great trip; highly recommended!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that your first trip with Expedigo was such a positive experience that you booked another tour with us right away. Aaron will be delighted to know that you enjoyed his insights into Māori history and appreciated the smooth running of the day. We're also glad you enjoyed the surprise extra stop—and thanks for keeping the mystery alive for future travellers! We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure.
My family and I had a great time. Really put my hats off to our guide/driver David for driving us around, explaining to us all areas in the bus and when we were outside at the attraction. He is really nice and polite. A big thank you to David from expedigo tour transfer 👍
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you and your family had a great time with us. David will be delighted to receive your feedback—he takes great pride in making sure guests have an enjoyable and informative experience. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to him. We really appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you and your family again in the future.
The glow worm cave was super great - perfect length of time, very interesting, facilities very clean. The Kiwi House was good - very interesting session on efforts to save the kiwi species. The site is showing its age and could use finding to upgrade some of the exhibits.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the glowworm cave visit — it’s such a special place, and it’s great that you found the tour interesting and the facilities well kept. For many guests, seeing the glowworms up close is a real highlight of the day. It’s also nice to hear you found the Kiwi House session interesting. The work being done to protect and recover the kiwi population is incredibly important, and the team there is very passionate about sharing those conservation efforts with visitors. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the exhibits. Maintaining and updating these spaces is always an ongoing process, and comments like yours are helpful as the site continues to evolve and improve for future visitors. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts — we’re glad you were able to experience both parts of the tour and hope the glowworm caves remain a memorable highlight of your trip.
Day started off a little rough as the tour guide forgot to pick me up. I contacted Expedigo and was repeatedly told that the driver was running late and was on the way. When the van arrived the driver admitted that he had forgotten to pick me up and had to double back. Remainder of the day passed smoothly. The glow worm caves exceeded my expectations. The tour was really cool. I would recommend the tour, and I recognize that my experience is probably not the usual. I had no other issues being picked up on time for my booked tours.
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We completely understand that the start of the day wasn’t ideal. We’re all human and sometimes mistakes do happen, but we’re really glad the driver was able to return quickly and that the rest of the day went smoothly for you. To be honest, we can’t even remember the last time something like this happened, but we still take it seriously. We’ve used it as a learning moment with our team and provided additional training to help make sure it doesn’t happen to other travellers in the future. Great to hear the glowworm caves exceeded your expectations — they really are something special. Thanks again for your understanding and for still recommending the tour. It’s really appreciated.
The day was fabulous. Our driver Deane was informative and lots of fun. The Glow Worm Caves are magical.
Thank you — that’s so lovely to hear. I’m really glad you had a fabulous day. Deane will be so happy to know you enjoyed his stories and had some fun along the way — that’s exactly the vibe he tries to create. And the Glow Worm Caves… they really are magical, aren’t they? It’s one of those experiences that stays with you. Thanks again for coming along with us!
David was a wonderful guide for our day to see the Glow Worm Caves and Kiwi House. We had a small group of 10 people. We made a “comfort stop” to get a coffee and a danish on the way to Waitomo. The caves and glow worms were really fascinating. We weren’t allowed able to feed the small parakeets at the Kiwi house. Also we weren’t allowed able lucky enough to se Ros, the elusive Kiwi in her environment. It was a great day and would recommend it.
Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. I’m so glad you enjoyed your time with David — he really loves showing people around, and those small group days make it even more special. A coffee and Danish stop on the way to Waitomo sounds like the perfect start. The glowworm caves are pretty unforgettable, aren’t they? It’s such a unique experience. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see Ros — kiwi can be shy little celebrities and sometimes they just don’t feel like making an appearance! Even so, it’s lovely to hear you had a great day and would recommend the tour. That truly means a lot.
We were scheduled to go on the Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House Tour by Expedigo Tours and Travels. Two days before the tour Expedigo Tours contacted us and we were told that the Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House Tour did not have the required 6 person minimum for the tour. Our options were to reschedule to another day or downgrade to just the Waitomo Cave Tour and receive a $50.00 NZD fare difference refund. We chose the downgrade to just the Waitomo Cave Tour, as we had no other days available in our Itinerary. Upon pick up on the day of our downgraded tour, we were crammed into the small passenger van to its maximum capacity of twelve. Deane our driver from Expedigo senseless seating assignments in van left the larger passengers cramped and uncomfortable for the 2.5 hour journey. When confronted with the seat assignment, Deane became insulting and borderline belligerent. During the trip, Deane provided minimum information on the journey to Waitomo Caves. The actual Waitomo Cave tour itself was amazing , this tour was conducted by Spellbound Tours not Expedigo Tours. Upon return from the tour , I spoke to Fatema from Expedigo Tours regarding our fare difference refund of $50 NZD , she assured me that I should see the refund within 5 to 7 days from the tour change on the 11th of February 2026. The date of this review is the 23rd of February 2026 and I have not yet seen and credit to my credit card.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide some clarity through the review for other travellers. The original tour you booked did not meet the minimum required participants, and rather than cancel the tour entirely, we offered you alternative options — rescheduling or downgrading to just the Waitomo Cave Tour — which you agreed to. Many providers worldwide would have simply canceled, leaving guests without any option, so we always try to offer alternatives so customers still have a meaningful experience. Our small-group tours are clearly advertised as such, and the minivans we use are designed to carry the stated capacity comfortably. While it may feel different compared to a larger coach, the vehicles are appropriate for the group size. We’ve taken note of your concerns regarding seating and comfort, and we will review our procedures to see how we can better manage this for future guests. Regarding Deane, we’ve discussed your comments internally and with other guests. While he is consistently praised for his professionalism and knowledge, we understand that perception can be individual, and we will continue to review how our guides interact to maintain a positive experience for all. We also want to clarify that the date of your tour was the 17th of February, not the 11th as mentioned in your review. Your booking was made through Viator, who handle the payment side of things. We are the tour providers on the day, and as per their policy, refunds are processed within 5–7 days from the tour date. We have followed up with Viator regarding your refund, and please rest assured we are not holding on to your money. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Waitomo Cave tour itself, and we appreciate your honest feedback. It helps us refine our tours and service to make experiences better for all guests.
Wonderful once in a lifetime kind of experience! Really enjoyed the knowledge of our tour guide and Expedigo’s staff were very friendly! The caves really did leave us spellbound!
Thank you so much for sharing this. It truly means a lot to hear that the experience felt so special. Our guides are passionate about what they do, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. The caves have a way of leaving all of us in awe — I’m so glad they did the same for you.
