Overview
In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit one of the largest pest proof wildlife sanctuaries in the world as well as the Waitomo Caves, primarily famous for their limestone and glow worm caves, but for the more adrelalin charged, there is abseiling, blackwater rafting, and cave tubing.
Not to mention an amazing variety of walks and trails. In the surrounding district the Otorohanga Kiwi House is the best place to see our native Kiwi bird and the Tuatara. The oldest living relative to the dinosaurs. There are also numerous private gardens open to the public.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Picnic lunch
Lunch
Sanctuary Mountain & guided tour
Waitomo - Footwhistle guided tour
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
What to expect
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10 min
Departing Auckland at 7am you will take a pleasant drive south over the Bombay Hills into the rich dairy farmland of the Waikato and beside the Waikato River before arriving in Cambridge, billed as our most English like town. With it’s stately oak trees, village green and historic St Andrew’s Anglican Church 1881. A morning tea/coffee break is taken here.
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10 min
Then it's a short drive to lake Karapiro and the hydro-electric power station on the Waikato River for a photo stop, before crossing over the dam. The majestic 797m Mt Maungatautari (Sanctuary Mountain) looms in the background.
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1 hour 30 min
Maungatautari. A mainland ecological island created by a 47 km pest proof fence, the largest of it’s type in the world. Join an informative 1½ hour guided tour about many of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered plants, insects, birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bats and flora that co-exist in this spectacular environment, on one of the many well maintained tracks to the 16m viewing tower. A picnic lunch is included here.
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Otorohanga Information Centre
1 hour 30 min
Our tour now takes us further south west into the King Country, named after the kingitanga (Maori King Movement) and it’s followers during the New Zealand Wars of the 1860’s and our “Kiwiana” (iconic NZ) town of Otorohanga, to Waitomo.
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Footwhistle Glowworm Cave
1 hour 15 min
At Waitomo we take the Footwhistle guided tour comprising of an hour 15 mins duration (Note; This is a dry tour). A more personalized experience with no more than twelve in the group, where you are able to get right up close to the glow worms (Arachnocampa) and take photos!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland
Can I cancel Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Picnic lunch
- Lunch
- Sanctuary Mountain & guided tour
- Waitomo - Footwhistle guided tour
What's not included?
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Otorohanga Information Centre, Footwhistle Glowworm Cave.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Zest Tours
