If you want to see more of the lush New Zealand landscape, then this full day tour, taking across the centre of the North Island to Waitomo will be ideal. Leaving Tauranga we first cross the Kaimai Ranges to the farming region of the Waikato.  Arriving Waitomo, we join a guided tour of the Glow Worm Caves, then to Roselands Farm for a typical Kiwi BBQ lunch. Then its to Woodlyn Park for the famous Billy Black Kiwi Culture Show. May also have time to watch the Rabbit Shearing before leaving for the journey back to Tauranga.

Adult $285.00 NZ      Child $210.00 NZ

Itinerary

Departing Tauranga the west coast region of Waitomo, we first cross the harbour bridge, which offers great views of The Mount, the volcanic core 232m high which marks the entrance to the harbour of Tauranga. Then climbing to over 1000 feet to cross the Kaimai mountain range which divides the Bay of Plenty coastal region from the Waikato district, the main dairy farming area of New Zealand.

Now down on the Waikato plains, we pass through Cambridge, home of many of New Zealand's finest horse racing stables, we cross New Zealand's largest river, the Waikato and continue on to the Waitomo valley..

The Waitomo district is famous for the extensive network of underground caverns and rivers. Formed tens of thousands of years ago but only discovered during the last century, the caves offer the perfect environment for Glow worms.

We join a guided tour through one of the regions most impressive cave systems, before taking a cruise on the underground river where we will be able to see one of natures amazing sights, the Glow Worm.

Following the caves tour we head to Roselands Farm for a typical New Zealand BBQ lunch, dine in the gardens or in the panoramic restaurant with views across the deep valleys.

After a leisurely lunch we then move on to Woodlyn Park, the home of Billy Black's famous "Story of the New Zealand Bush. Billy Black, a champion sheep shearer, will show and explain how the New Zealand landscape evolved into that which you can see today.  Be prepared for some surprises in this both humorous and informative performance.

There may also be time to visit the Angora Rabbit Centre, to see some of these fluffy bunnies being shorn NZ style, you will be surprised!

Leaving the Waitomo Valley we then travel back across the lush landscape of the Waikato to Tauranga to join the ship.

Note: This is a 9 hour tour and can only operate if the ships time in port allows.

If you would like a private tour following this itinerary, for groups from 1 to 100 persons, then please contact us and we will be pleased to provide a quotation for a Signature Class Tour.

Duration 9 hours
Start Time 0800hrs
End Time 1700hrs

You wil be met at the ships gangway, look out for a name board with either your group name on or TRG-15.

 
Note, if the ship arrives after 0800 then the tour will begin 30 minutes after arrival, or as soon as passengers can leave the ship
Should the ship leave earlier than 60 minutes after the tour is due to end then we may shorten the tour accordingly


You will see
Great scenery
Waitomo Caves
Glow worms
Billy Black Show


What's Included
Comfortable transport
Experienced guide
Waitomo Caves Tour
Glow worm cruise
Billy Blacks Show


General Info
This tour includes walking, with some inclines, steps and narrow passages in the caves


Meals
A BBQ lunch is included


Conditions
This tour requires a minimum of 4 persons to operate


The group size will not exceed 24 

Please see our Shore Trips Booking Terms & Conditions