Rotorua
Waitomo
Kiwi Experience: Waitomo day trip
This pass is usually taken as a day trip to Waitomo (wai meaning water, tomo meaning caves) but don't let that stop you staying longer to check out the wonders of the underground caves, blackwater rafting, and beautiful bush walks in the area.
Recommended trip time: 1 days
Minimum trip time: 1 day(all year)
Maximum trip time: 12 months from 1st day of travel
ROTORUA OR TAUPO TO WAITOMO
An early start from Rotorua or Taupo then a short trip to Waitomo Caves (Wai meaning water, tomo meaning caves).
The local caves, hiding under the green Waitomo countryside, are made out of limestone, which is basically very old dead fish (in this case about 40 million years old). We spend the afternoon checking out Marokopa Falls (3rd largest falls in NZ), the 'Natural Bridge' and Ruakuri reserve. Apart from glow-worms in caves you may see stalactites, stalagmites, cave coral, rock sculptures, fossil oysters and fossil whalebones.
WAITOMO TO ROTORUA OR TAUPO
We leave at late today so that you have time to experience the legendary Black Water Rafting in the morning with either the Labyrinth or Abyss trips! Alternatively, check out the brand new Ruakuri cave which is an engineering masterpiece.
Heading to Rotorua? No worries. We get you there in time to take part in Tamaki Tours world class Maori concert and hangi (traditional Maori cooked food) experiences. Or, if you?d rather, soak up the atmosphere in one of the many hot springs in the area!!!
Heading to Taupo? No worries. Apart from the natural geothermal features of the surrounding area, Taupo is fast becoming known as the action adventure capital of the north. Activities include skydiving, bungy jumping, jet boating, walking the Tongariro Crossing (one of the best one day walks in the world!), trout fishing and more...
PASS IS TRANSPORT ONLY