'Waitomo Caves Trail' - Auckland

 

 

‘City Sights’ Auckland / Mt Eden Look-out / Waitomo Glow worm Caves / Kiwiana Show

... we host! ... we share! ... we educate! ... we entertain! ...

Introduction

Indigenous Trails has a proven track record of providing quality and affordable Cruise Ship shore excursions of distinction in multiple Port locations around Aotearoa, New Zealand. We proudly introduce to our Visitors - 'Manuhiri Tuarangi' a 'brief snap-shot' of genuine 'Manaakitanga - Hospitality' for the time they are in Port, whilst understanding the importance of creating a more intimate and personalised environment.

Indigenous Trails gives visitors the opportunity to experience attractions and activities that are 'off-the-beaten-track' and away from the 'hoards' of Tourists on more conventional Cruise Ship itineraries. By constructing its own programmes and shore excursion schedules, this allows Indigenous Trails to provide exposure to other Indigenous operatives outside of mainstream tourism, thus providing satisfied enjoyment to its clientele through Cultural understanding, participation and interaction, hence creating a 'meaningful' and 'purposeful' shore excursion of distinction.


Description:

Your excursion starts with a ‘City Sights’ drive and a breif visit to the highest volcanoe in Auckland, ‘Mt Eden', taking in panoramic views of Auckland before heading south over the Bombay Hills into the ‘Mighty Waikato’ toward Waitomo.

After stopping for morning tea, we arrive in Waitomo where an ‘underground boat-ride’ of the ‘Waitomo Caves’ waits.

The ‘Waitomo Glow Worm Caves’ is a magnet for both local and overseas visitors. Thousands of tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in their cinema-like environment as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves historical and geological significance.

On completion of this activity, lunch is scheduled thereafter you will be entertained at New Zealand’s first ‘Kiwi Culture Show', a combination of pioneer history and a farm show, you will see ‘sheep shearing’, ‘bush animals’, the ‘kiwi bear’ and the ‘dancing pig’.

This show has it all!  … audience participation is also included! Our day is coming to a close as we make our way back toward Auckland and your Ship.

DURATION: 7 - 8 HOURS

General information:

  • This tour is suitable for all ages.
  • Bottled water will be supplied on-board during the day 
  • Tour times are determined by the arrival and departure times of Cruise Ship 
  • We will make sure you will be at your Cruise Ship on time for departure
  • This tour will be escorted by Maori Guides / Chaperones

What to bring:

  • Sunhat/cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Suncream 
  • Reasonable walking footwear
  • Camera
  • Warm jacket

Price: $ 185.00 NZD / person click here to see exchange calculator

Numbers:

Minimum: 4

Maximum numbers: 25

Includes the following:

  • Air-conditioned Coach transport from and to Ship
  • Maori Guide / Chaperone
  • Live commentary
  • Bottled Water onboard
  • Morning Tea 
  • ‘Waitomo Caves’ – guided underground boat tour
  • Lunch
  • ‘Kiwiana Culture Show’
  • Good Service Tax

Schedule for the day's tour:

  • Pick up from the Ship
  • ‘City Sights drive’ - Auckland
  • ‘Mount Eden’ Look-out
  • Morning Tea
  • ‘Waitomo Glow worm Caves’
  • Lunch
  • ‘Kiwiana Show’
  • Return to Ship 

 

 

 Available Dates 2009-2010: (Cruise Shhip Season ONLY)

October 2009

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 2009

1

12

 15 23

 

 

 

December 2009

2

6

20

22

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 2010

2

3

7

12

16

20

23

26

30

 

 

February 2010

1

2

9

10

13

14

16

17

21

22

28

March 2010

1

2

4

7

10

11

30

Rates: 'Waitomo Caves Trail' (Per person)

         Rate                    Rate from                 Rate to                Price          Child

        Rack Rate              01/05/09               01/05/10              $185.00       $140.00

Adult Price: 12 years & older               Child's Price: 11 years under

TESTIMONIALS 2009 - 2010

We LOVED our Indigenous Trails cruise ship excursion of Auckland (including Rotorua - Waitomo) ... Had a fantastic time, saw lots of great things, enjoyed the Maori experience, especially learning about Maori culture and traditions ... A GREAT BIG THANKS TO DES, THE DRIVERS AND OTHER GUIDES WHO MADE OUR VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND SO WONDERFUL AND MEMORABLE!! ... Joyce & Tom Caballero, Fullerton. CA, USA 

We were really made to feel welcome and we enjoyed a fun and interesting day with you ... Your tours are all the good things: fun, informative and above all hospitable! ... The dining has been extraordinary excellent! ... George & Nancy Hull, USA

Des ... I just wanted to THANK YOU and Indigenous Trails for our wonderful adventures while in New Zealand ... Not only did you provide enlightening activities to unique places, you provide personal insight to the Maori cultural which you clearly are very proud to be a part of ... Lani and I certainly feel a connection to the warm and friendly people of New Zealand and hope to return one day ... Please pass our personal thanks on to all the guides and bus drivers ... they were very professional and had safety first on their minds ... Frank (Fuzzy) and Lani Furr, USA 

Our Indigenous Trails guides were VERY personable and knowledgeable in Maori stories and legend as well as history of their people ... we didn‟ want the journey to end! ... I enjoyed everything ... I always want more ... I like the Maori 'slant' of your tours ... Another great tour by Indigenous Trails ... Karen Gross (KweenKaren), USA 

... It was a memorable & enjoyable experience ... certainly reccommend ... activities are varied & educational. We are blessed to be able to join this tour ... Maori guides knowledge amazing (walking encyclopedia) ... we learnt a lot and the wealth of knowledge we acquired is insurmountable ... Dolly & Ramon Elvina, Canada

... we enjoyed all three tours - Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin ... many thanks for the warm Maori welcome we received ... Paul & Christine Bradford, United Kingdom

... Indigenous Trails, guides and drivers EXCELLENT ... as new found excursions, we found trips excellent and will definitely use again ... Mr & Mrs Redmond, England

... loved the Maori people and learning more about the culture ... a people of grace and love ... tour was very special ... Stacey Gordon, USA

The four tours exceeded our expectations ... Thank you for going over and above our trip to New Zealand ... Irene & Bernie Zimberg, USA

... Thank you for a job well done ... Norman & Gail Miller, USA

... we've thoroughly enjoyed every tour ... all of the attractions & Indigenous Trails. You've put in a lot of effort into these tours ... the unepected extras are excellent public relations ... Thanks! ... Joyce & Ken Beck, Canada

... really enjoyed Des! ... very personal ... Pauline Farmer, USA

... as a previous tour operator, we really enjoyed both tours - Auckland & Dunedin ... Dennis & Katie Wise, California, USA

... we enjoyed both trips very much - Auckland & Dunedin - and would reccommend them to others ... Melissa & Theresa Smith, USA

... we had a great time on both the Auckland and Dunedin tours ... the Maori tour guides have been excellent ... the attractions were better than we hoped ... Val & John Hughes, USA

 

 


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