Waitomo or Hobbiton SINGLE OPTION - (Transport up to 11 AIRLINE CREW)

FOR BLACK ABYSS AND BLACK ODYSSEY WATER RAFTING 5 HOUR  ACTIVITIES SELECT THE 12 HOUR DAY WAITOMO & HOBBITON COMBO OPTION.

Hobbiton or Waitomo single option 8 hour tour. This can include the Black Labyrinth rafting activity if desired.

Time required: 8 hours including Auckland pick-up & drop-off

A typical day in Hobbiton & Waitomo:
The trip takes on average 2.5 hours each direction from Auckland past the rolling hills of the Waikato region through beautiful farming towns, mountains and forest. It is your choice whether to start at Hobbiton or Waitomo depending on the exact activities you wish to do and ticket availability.

After your first tour is complete there is a 90 minute drive to the next. Lunch breaks and other sight seeing along way is recommended.

Once your day of the most popular North Island activities is complete we can transport your group back to Auckland or another nearby city of your choice. The most popular option is Rotorua of which we can design an itinerary for you outlining that cities most popular attractions. 

Glowworm caves including boat tour (45 minutes):
The 45 minute glowworm cave tour is a must see and is the most popular. The glow worm, Arachnocampa luminosa is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance.

Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.

Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambiance and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glowworms that light your way.

Ruakuri Cave guided tour (2 hours):

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms.

Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. It will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.

Aranui Cave guided tour (1 hour):

Aranui Cave has a natural cave entrance and is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo's three main caves. As a dry cave without a river running through it, it houses very little life past its entrance. However, just inside the entrance is a colony of native New Zealand cave wetas and further into the cave is the most beautiful collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations.

Aranui Cave is a magical, mystical place that is steeped in Maori myth and legend.

Black Labyrinth (3 hours):

This is the original Waitomo subterranean adventure that will have you climbing, black water tubing, leaping, through Ruakuri Cave. Over three hours you'll take leaps of faith over cascading waterfalls and float serenely down an underground river as you enjoy the glow worm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above.

Your journey concludes when you emerge into the sunlight of the Waitomo forest.

Additional info:

• Transport price listed here does not include tickets, these can be added at the next step

• The Black Water Rafting tours do involve a good level of fitness offering a range of physical activities. More information available upon request.