New Zealand Geyserland Experience

4 days/3 nights - Auckland to Auckland by Coach or Car

Be suspended in awe and silence, surrounded by cave decorations and a galaxy of tiny living lights found in the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves. In geothermal Rotorua, crater lakes are constantly refilled with hot water, rich mineral deposits paint the landscape from a multi-colored palette from white to turquoise, steam escapes from cracks in cliff faces - and your camera will work overtime to record the stark beauty and splendor of the volcanic landscape.

Day 2: Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua
(226 miles) (lunch and dinner included) (optional meal plans begin today) Travel to the fascinating Waitomo Caves where you will enjoy lunch before a guided tour of the famous Glow-worm Grotto. Continue on to Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.

Day 3: Rotorua Sightseeing
Today experience the many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Learn about traditional Maori crafts at Te Puia, before traveling to Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Farm Show. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Option: Overnight farmstay

Day 4: Rotorua, Auckland
(150 miles) This morning is at leisure. This afternoon return to Auckland via the lush dairy farming region of Waikato.

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Day 4: Rotorua/ Wellington
(286 miles) Travel to the capital city of Wellington (Seat-in-Coach option: coach to Otorohanga to connect with the Overlander Train to Wellington).