From Auckland: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Rotorua Tour
Jon was very punctual picking us up in front of our hotel. Because our party of 7 were the only ones who booked for the trip that day we had the entire Mercedes sprinter to ourselves. Jon was a great driver and super engaging and considerate of appropriate rest stops. Waitomo cave (no photo) was great for seeing lime stone cave with glowworms. Small amount of walking into cave followed by boat ride. Saw plenty of glowworms on cave ceiling. After lunch, second stop was at Rotorua Te Puia, where the local guide walked us through the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, followed by seeing the 3 resident Kiwi birds (no photo) in the Kiwi Conservation Center, then seeing the mud pool and the Potuhu Geyser. We had 90 minutes for all this. Unfortunately the first two parts took longer because the Te Puia guide was chatty, so we ran out of time and didn’t go further than the Potuhu Geyser. Wish the Te Puia part can be longer or more on our own. Overall, enjoyable trip, and Jon really was a big part of that. Thank you Jon!
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I7009JPellenc
March 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Glow worms and kiwis and tea, oh my!
We had an excellent tour with Adil. Not only did we see glowworms but also the kiwi bird sanctuary. Finished day with tea at Zealong Tea Estate. Adil was an excellent driver and shared stories and has a talent of talking with the birds, I recommend this tour.
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Lynn_B
March 13, 2026 · via Viator
Bring layers for the...
Bring layers for the weather changes. Wear comfortable shoes. Be open for changes in the itinerary. Our guide, Andy, was excellent with accommodating on our trip.
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gladysh789
January 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Waitomo & Te puia tour
Thank you so much, Jon, for an amazing day trip . We truly appreciated how thoughtfully you planned everything and how generously you shared your knowledge along the way. Your kindness, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made the experience even more special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Also strongly recommend for this tour, best places to visit, you won’t regret !The vibe is so good , best choice for family and friends
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mortyatport
November 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day with a wonderful guide, excellent service!
We had a private day trip with our wonderful driver and guide Jon. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and off we went!
First quick stop was to get a snack which was much appreciated at that time of the morning. Then off we went to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves which was an awesome sight to see.
Then we continued on to Te Puia and Jon checked us in first then brought us to the Secret Spot hot tubs area for an absolutely delicious lunch outside on a nice patio.
Jon had planned this perfectly so that when we got back to Te Puia, we would be there in time for the geysers to erupt and the timing was perfect! We got the full show!
Then he dropped us off at our hotel in Rotorua. Thanks Jon, you were a great guide and we enjoyed our conversation. Great job!
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Bryan E
June 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to experience NZ’s natural wonders & culture.
We had a great time on this tour. Despite being a long day our Tour Guide/Driver Warren was knowledgeable & entertaining the entire trip. His knowledge of NZ, its history & attractions kept us engaged the entire way. The bus was new, clean & very comfortable to travel in.
Our tours of Waitomo Glowworm caves & Te Puia Rotorua Geothermal Wonders & Maori Cultural Centre were outstanding & educational & could not be found anywhere else in the world. The facilities at both venues were well designed & maintained & very enjoyable. We thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone interested in NZ’s natural wonders & culture.
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Kia Ora,
Thank you for recommending Auckland & Beyond Tours and we hope to see you again soon!
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Inspire64622701337
May 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing experience had!
Raymond was an excellent tour guide. He was polite and friendly who had a lot of knowledge on NZ.
We had a great time and would highly recommend Raymond.
事業者からの返答
We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on our Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia Private Tour.
From the magical glow worm caves to the geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture of Te Puia, it’s a journey we love sharing with our guests — and we’re so pleased you enjoyed it!
Thank you for recommending Auckland & Beyond Tours. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures across Aotearoa!
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Paradise57518273604
March 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Sightseeing and interesting day trip
We had a fantastic day trip with the guide Adil who was very nice and very knowledgeable. In addition to giving us good information about the two excursion destinations, he was able to tell us about New Zealand history and how a New Zealander is doing today.
Adil had over good tips on a good eatery that in addition to good food could offer mud bath or hot foot bath. We also had the opportunity to feed an ostrich and stop at a beach with lots of black swans.
Guides on the two excursion destinations Lysworm Cave and Rotorua’s geysers plus kiwi birds and Maori crafts were also very.
事業者からの返答
Tack för din fina recension!
Vi är så glada att höra att du hade en sevärd och intressant dagsutflykt med oss på vår Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour. Det låter som att Adil verkligen gjorde dagen speciell med sin kunskap, trevliga personlighet och lokala tips – från historia till gömda pärlor som lerbad, strutsmatning och svarta svanar!
Vi är också glada att du uppskattade guidningen vid lysmaskgrottan och i Rotorua – det är verkligen en unik del av Nya Zeeland.
Varmt välkommen tillbaka till oss på Auckland & Beyond Tours när du vill utforska mer av Aotearoa!
Med vänliga hälsningar,
Auckland & Beyond Tours Team
Upptäck det bästa av Nya Zeeland med oss.
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Zora H
January 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A fun day in the north island
Our driver Adil made it a fun and interesting day. A good amount of driving was involved but Adil educated and entertained us between the interesting natural wonders.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a fun and interesting day on the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) Private Tour. It’s great to hear that Adil was able to keep the journey both educational and entertaining, making the long drive enjoyable along with the stunning natural wonders you visited.
We truly appreciate your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on more of our tours in the future. Thank you again for choosing Auckland & Beyond Tours!
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Road26502590023
January 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Wonderful private tour to the Waitomo Caves and Te Puia with lots of useful information from our amazing tour guide Nancy!
事業者からの返答
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a fantastic private tour with Nancy. Her passion for sharing knowledge truly enhances the experience, and we're delighted you found her insights valuable.
We hope to see you again for another unforgettable adventure in New Zealand!