The views and scenic beauty throughout the journey from Auckland to Rotorua was no doubt excellent. The bus was comfortable with free Wi-Fi. But signal strength varies on the way depending on availability of tower. Boat journey inside the cave was amazing. But it could have been organised in a better way. Try to be with the group while riding on the boat. I couldn't ride on the boat in which most of our group people boarded as it became full just before me. So I had to board on the next boat. After completing the boat ride, I could find out the bus with great difficulty. However it is worthwhile to avail this journey. I was picked up from my hotel on time.
Review by: Mariana M, March 2018
El lugar es muy lindo, pero el tour lo ofrecen con traductor de Español y no fue así, por lo cual, no entendí nada, si hubiera sabido, no compraba el tour.
Review by: Kristine P, February 2018
Great way to get from Auckland to Rotarua and see some countryside if NZ. Glowworm tour was amazing.
Review by: dolagymarcus, January 2018
I book a lot of tours through viator but this was the worst ever... the bus had no aircon (or windows), no toilet and no wifi like promised. It took 3 hours to the caves and not a single stop even considering the toilet was out of order. Then another 3 hours from caves... in hot weather. A Nightmare
Review by: Christine R, November 2017
Really enjoyed this tour. The driver/guide was very good. He gave us local information on the way to the caves and was very funny and entertaining. I would recommend this tour.
Review by: Grace M, August 2017
Bus Tour guide was amazing- BUT were told that we were VIP at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, that we go ahead of the line and are our group taken separately- WELL that is not the case- they put us with another group and there were over 45 of us, instead of 25. Cave guide made comments several times that group was much larger then normal. The icing on the cake was crying babies that ruined the experience. They were not asked to leave, could not hear the guide, nor had the quiet experience that we expected to have. Very disappointing!
Review by: joeaz1553, March 2017
The bus driver failed to pick up myself and two others at our hotel. The bus depot told us to get a cab which we did._br/_ The driver told us he had screamed at us to board the bus but why would he need to scream since the bus stop was_br/_ only 20 feet from us??? The driver failed to load some people's luggage onto the bus. He made weird and strange_br/_ remarks, especially about Asians. He insisted that trades people in NZ need a University Degree to work in their _br/_ field. NOT TRUE! The Glowworm caves consisted of 45 minutes looking at stalagmites and stalactites and about _br/_ 5 minutes actually seeing the glowworms in the boat. The bus driver was rude, crude and socially inept. Save your_br/_ money, there are plenty of other good tours and good tour operators out there!!!!!!!!
Review by: Sabrina M, February 2017
I felt as the tour was a little unorganised. We left 15 minutes late because people didn't know where to check-in and which bus to board there was more than one. If you only want to get a small glimpse of Waitomo and get to Rotorua as fast as possible this is the tour for you. If you're like me and always want to see as much as possible, it isn't. The 30-45 min guided tour in the cave was good. However, I've visited a few caves around Australia and it didn't impress me the that much anymore. The very best bit of the tour were the glow worms. They are stunning! The boat ride lasts about 5 minutes and it felt like the shortest five minutes of my life because it was soo spectacular seeing the glow worms. I would definitely go back to Waitomo but I would rather book a tour where I get to see more.
Review by: Mitche227, October 2016
Love the glowworm cave. Amazing - you travel inside a boat and see the cave lit up by the glowworms. It was a very convenient way to see sights while traveling to our next New Zealand destination - Rotorua
Review by: Thi Thu Huong H, June 2016
The driver was very knowledgeable and helpful. The cave with glowworms was also amazing but I wish they would have given more time for boating and looking for some souvenirs from the shop.
Review by: ellentoday, February 2016
The caves are gorgeous, and the sweet-and-short-tour gave us a good timing in moving onto our next destination in Rotorua.
Review by: Marlene F, November 2015
Excellent trip altho long. Bus comfortable and caves fun. would recommend,
Review by: Natalie, September 2015
Enjoyed the tour of the Waitomo Caves, although timing was rather rushed. _br/_ Rest of the tour is 'overpromised' - no stop for morning tea. we were just handed a box of fruit before we got on the bus. The driver gave a lot of information, pointing out things to look out for as we drove through the countryside._br/_ No photos to upload since there was no opportunity to take photos.
Review by: Nadia M, June 2015
Very professional, driver was lovely
Review by: Davjo, February 2015
Most enjoyable!
Review by: Isobel M, February 2015
Good way to get from Bay of Islands to Auckland
Review by: Rebecca C, July 2014
Well organised. Driver was comical and everyone seemed to enjoy his chat and sense if humour. Tour was extremely informative and extremely helpful dropping me off at my hotel as I was a solo traveller!! I would definitely recommend.
Review by: Kenneth H, April 2014
The Waitomo Caves are spectacular; the rest of the trip (mostly through charming agricultural lands) could have been seen just as easily by car or local bus and the guide seemed uninformed about the remarkable features of the landscape and native forests in the vicinity. The air conditioner was not functioning and other riders were complaining although it did not seem all that humid to us.
Review by: Peggy B, December 2013
Loved this tour!!!!!
Review by: lindaappo, February 2013
Loved this tour. Glowworm caves not to be missed. Driver was a wealth of information
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