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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Waitomo Caves and The Kiwi House
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A truly unique experience visiting the world-renowned Waitomo Caves. Experience a short boat trip to the Glow worm Grotto. Visit the Kiwi House in Otorohanga and try to spot the adorable flightless bird.
Itinerary
Port of Tauranga Ltd
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur accredited agent driver/guide will meet you at the port gate & escort you to the vehicle in which you will be travelling. The driver/guide will have your name on a placard.Lake Karapiro
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur accredited agent driver/guide will meet you at the port gate & escort you to the vehicle in which you will be travelling. The driver/guide will have your name on a placard.Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOn arrival at Waitomo, you will discover an underground labyrinth of ancient lime-stone caverns & formations.. Expert guides will give interesting & informative facts about the historic & geographic aspects of the caves. You will view spectacular stalagmites & stalactites in the “Cathedral” where the acoustics are so good that the Vienna Boys’ choir has recorded there. From the “Cathedral” you will take a short boat trip to the famed “Glow-worm Grotto” where you will see Arachnocampa Luminosa, which is unique to NZ.Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe return trip is made via a different route to give an overview of the area. A stop is made at The Kiwi House in Otorohanga to view our flightless native bird.Otorohanga
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTime permitting, lunch (at client's cost) is had in Otorohanga township.
What's included
INCLUDED
Entry to Otorohanga Kiwi House
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry to Waitomo Glow-worm caves
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Because of last year's weather events affecting road conditions, we are having to allocate 8 hours for this tour (after disembarkation) to ensure getting clients back to port in time for ship departure.
Location
Address
2 Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand
Provider
Tauranga Tasting Tours &Charters