Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups
Overview
Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom
- Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense)
- Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible.
What To Expect
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New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Rotorua (pass by)
Te Puia
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Small-group tour
- Infant meals not included
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles.
- Tour is not suitable for children under 2 years to travel with group - private tours can be arranged on request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-14795P4
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Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 79 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom.
- Buffet Lunch at Te Puia.
- Local taxes.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense).
- Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Luxury minibus , leather seating - extra legroom
- Buffet Lunch at Te Puia
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Morning and afternoon tea (additional expense)
- Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Small-group tour
- Infant meals not included
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles.
- Tour is not suitable for children under 2 years to travel with group - private tours can be arranged on request
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
