Travel to Waitomo and embark on a memorable Insider Experience. Continue to Rotorua and visit Te Puia, New Zealand's premier cultural centre. Visit Whakarewarewa Valley, an active geothermal area with geysers, hot mineral pools and boiling mud. In the evening, enjoy another Insider Experience. Insider Experience - Waitomo Caves Descend into the caves beneath the lush Waitomo hills and look up to see a cavern illuminated with hundreds of tiny lights. This sight-to-behold phenomenon is the work of glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand. Insider Experience - Maori Cultural Immersion in Rotorua Immerse yourself in a unique evening of Maori culture, and cuisine at Te Puia. Embark on a guided tour through the historical geothermal valley, where you'll explore a stunning landscape of native bush, geysers, and mud pools. Feel the awe-inspiring power of Pohutu Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Experience an intimate encounter with one of New Zealand's national treasures at their new Kiwi Conservation Centre. That evening, enjoy a Haka powhiri (cultural welcome), dance performances and the sharing of a traditional meal of fish, lamb and vegetables slow-cooked in earth ovens known as Hangi.
Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua
Meal
Breakfast, Dinner
Your Accommodation
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
If you’re visiting New Zealand, Rotorua is simply unmissable. Located at the heart of the North Island it’s an adventure capital, a geothermal hot-spot, and a cultural hub. With its unique natural environment, you’ll never run out of things to do. Whether you crave adrenalin-fuelled fun, sightseeing, and natural wonders, or a bit of pampering and relaxation, Rotorua combines it all in one bubbling, boiling, the beauty of a city. As well as smelling a bit funny, Rotorua is famous for its stunning geothermal parks. Wai-O-Tapu is nothing short of spectacular. Te Puia never fails to impress. And if you love bubbling mud, Hell's Gate is heaven on earth. For pure beauty, there’s Hamurana Springs and Lake Tarawera are beyond compare. In all, there are over 18 lakes in the region you can walk around or explore by boat. Swim at sandy beaches, enjoy the tranquillity of stunning waterfalls, soak in a hot stream… somehow you always feel you’ve discovered your very own secret spot.
