A very long day, but well worth the experience. 13 hours from pick-up to drop-off (bad traffic on the return journey didn’t help) with some great experiences on the journey.
The Waitomo caves are a unique place, even though we've done cave trips before. Our local guide was very passionate about the place & gave us plenty of information about the history & environment. A very memorable visit, though you aren’t allowed to take any pictures in the caves.
On to Rotarua, with a brief stop at Arapuni Dam & Suspension Bridge (not for the faint-hearted!).
Quick lunch at Te Puia cafe before a 90 minute guided tour of the geysers, kiwi conservation centre (only real chance to see kiwis) & Maori culture centre. Our guide obviously enjoyed his role & was very knowledgeable about the place.
Quick tour of Rotorua before heading back to the city.
Our guide & driver, Matt was brilliant, giving us plenty of local info along the way, as well as letting us snooze a bit too! Van was a very comfy Mercedes.
A fabulous day overall.