Excursão de dia Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs
Descrição
Embarque em uma aventura extraordinária com nossas Cavernas Waitomo Glowworm, Otorohanga Kiwi House e Blue Springs Tour. Entre nas famosas Cavernas Waitomo Glowworm e admira complexas formações de pedra calcária, grandes cavernas e a impressionante Câmara da Catedral, conhecida por sua acústica natural. Em seguida, deslize de barco através da Gruta Glowworm, onde milhares de minúsculos glowworms iluminam a escuridão como um céu noturno cheio de estrelas. Continue sua jornada na Otorohanga Kiwi House, encontrando o icônico pássaro kiwi da Nova Zelândia de perto e explorando o maior aviário de cúpula de voo livre do país, antes de visitar as Blue Springs, famosas por suas águas cristalinas. Com transporte premium, orientação Especialista e entrega e entrega de hotel, este passeio de pequeno grupo, totalmente guiado combina maravilhas naturais, encontros com vida selvagem e conexão cultural em um dia sem problemas. Reserve agora para experimentar uma viagem que é tão mágica quanto memorável.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Embarque em sua expedição saindo da maior cidade da Nova Zelândia. Conforme estabelecemos, seu guia dará início às aventuras do dia, estabelecendo as bases para uma exploração fascinante. Tempo de viagem de Auckland às Cavernas de Waitomo aproximadamente 3 horas
Continue com um passeio pitoresco para a região de Waitomo, enrolando através da paisagem rural da Nova Zelândia no caminho para as Cavernas de Waitomo.
Desça para as encantadoras Cavernas Waitomo Glowworm, onde milhares de minúsculos glowworms Arachnocampa luminosa iluminam o teto da caverna como um céu noturno estrelado. Deslize silenciosamente de barco ao longo do rio subterrâneo, observando com admiração esta maravilha natural enquanto seu Guia Especialista compartilha insights fascinantes sobre o ciclo de vida dos glowworms e a história geológica da caverna. Permita cerca de 45 minutos para esta experiência guiada, misturando natureza, ciência e maravilha tranquila em um ambiente inesquecível. Depois, pare para o almoço (a sua conta) em um restaurante local, saboreando sabores regionais antes de continuar sua viagem.
Descubra as diversas exposições da Kiwi House, onde os encontros com aves nativas, incluindo o icónico kiwi, oferecem uma ligação única à rica biodiversidade do país.
Recarregue as energias com um delicioso almoço em um restaurante local em Otorohanga (sugestões serão fornecidas pelo seu guia), saboreando sabores regionais e preparando-se para os encontros da tarde. (O almoço não está incluído no preço do passeio)
Aproveite um passeio panorâmico até Putāruru, sua próxima parada nas impressionantes Blue Springs, onde as águas cristalinas fluem através de uma das paisagens naturais mais serenas e pitorescas da Nova Zelândia.
Aproveite uma curta caminhada refrescante ao longo dos caminhos tranquilos da Fonte Azul (Te Waihou Walkway), onde algumas das águas mais claras da Nova Zelândia fluem suavemente através de um ambiente nativo exuberante. Aproveite o seu tempo para mergulhar na atmosfera tranquila, capturar fotos deslumbrantes das águas turquesas vivas e apreciar esta maravilha natural primitiva antes de prosseguir sua jornada.
Reflexione sobre as aventuras do dia durante uma viagem descontraída de volta a Auckland, levando em conta as memórias das encantadoras Cavernas Waitomo Glowworm, a experiência única da vida selvagem na Kiwi House e a beleza natural das Fontes Azuis. A viagem de volta é de aproximadamente 3,5 horas, oferecendo tempo para relaxar e desfrutar da paisagem da Nova Zelândia. Drop-off do hotel: Conclude o seu dia com um transporte conveniente em seu hotel ou alojamento em Auckland.
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
- Se o seu alojamento ainda não foi confirmado, sugerimos selecionar The SkyCity Hotel para agora - você pode atualizá-lo mais tarde se necessário! - Nós oferecemos pick-ups convenientes de hotéis selecionados. Se sua localização não estiver listada, simplesmente escolha a opção disponível mais próxima e conheça-nos lá. - Pick-ups começam até 20 minutos antes do horário de partida previsto. Por favor esteja pronto e aguarde fora até então para um início suave. - Os locais de recolha são planejados com base em cada passeio e podem variar por dia. Se houver qualquer alteração no seu local de recolha, por favor avise-nos com antecedência. - Nossos guias fazem várias paragens e podem chegar dentro de uma janela de 10 minutos. Para manter o passeio no horário, recomendamos estar pronto 5-10 minutos antes, já que não podemos esperar por chegadas tardias. - Como os nossos pickups do hotel operam do centro do CBD, os hóspedes localizados perto do aeroporto ou do sul de Auckland podem ser recolhidos no The Sebel, Auckland Manukau em 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Bebês e crianças pequenas podem andar em um carrinho
- Assentos infantis disponíveis
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
Avaliações(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.
