Auckland
Waitomo
Waitomo Wanderer; start Auckland finish Auckland
Headfirst Travel provides unforgettable experiences Bringing Alive Local Legends at exciting attractions and activities. From Auckland our your experienced driver-guide will guide you on the way to the legendary Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. Let us worry about the traffic and ...
Headfirst Travel provides unforgettable travel experiences Bringing Alive Local Legends to exciting destinations and attractions throughout New Zealand.
Your day tour from Auckland with our dedicated team of experienced drivers will guide you along the way to the legendary Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. Plenty of options! Your itinerary is built to best suit your needs and ensure the best use of your time. Let us worry about the traffic and bookings. You can enjoy the scenery and soak in the kiwi atmosphere.
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- daily departures from Auckland and Rotorua (summer only, winter 3 to 4 days a week)
- all connections and entry fees coordinated by our driver
- let us help maximise your customers time
- great value combination packages
Black Labyrinth
Minimum age 12 years old, minimum weight 45kg
A moderate level of fitness is required! Beginner level.
Swimwear and towel needed
Wetsuits and footwear provided
Black Abyss
Minimum age 16 years old, minimum weight 45kg
A moderate level of fitness and thirst for adventure is required!
Swimwear and towel needed
Wetsuits and footwear provided
*Depart Auckland approx 6.30am
*Arrive Waitomo approx 9.00am
*Complete your activity: Black Labyrinth, Black Abyss** or check out the 'dry' caves - Ruakuri, Aranui and/or Waitomo Glowworm Caves!
*Depart Waitomo 2pm (1pm Winter) to Hobbiton for the Movie Set tour OR free time if not doing the tour
*Depart Hobbiton 5.30pm (4.30pm Winter) to return to Auckland 7.45pm (6.45pm Winter)
** Abyss and 3 Caves combos subject to availability in winter. Can not be combined with Hobbiton tour on the same day in winter.
Waitomo Wanderer operates a seasonal schedule as follows :-
1 November 2016 to 30 April 2017
Daily departures from Rotorua and Auckland (no service Christmas Day)
1 May to 30 May
Depart Rotorua - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Depart Auckland - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
1 June to 25 October
Depart Rotorua - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Depart Auckland - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure from Rotorua will be 7:00am with pick ups from 6:40am.
Departing Auckland departing 6:30am pick up from 6:10am.
Note there will be days were they may be blockouts due to capacity or other issues. Headfirst will communicate these days as best we can to Website Travel agents
Black Abyss and 3 Caves packages
Please note Black Abyss and 3 Cave Combo packages are subject to availability
In winter the Black Abyss and 3 Cave Combo cannot be combined with the Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Times and Locations: Auckland departures
Haka Lodge - 6.05am
Station Backpackers - 6.10am
80 Queen Street - 6.15 am
(outside BNZ between Fort & Shortland Street) close to
both Nomads, Queen Street Backpackers and Stray.
280 Queen Street - 6.20 am
(outside JB Hi Fi) close to Peterpans and Base.
380 Queen Street - 6.23 am
(outside Scenic Hotels)
490 Queen Street - 6.25 am
(outside Downtown Second Hand Goods) close to YHA
Internationla and YHA Auckland
Karangahape Road - 6.30 am
( just past Gloria Jeans Coffee opposite Symond Street
Cemetery) close to YHA Auckland.
Once you have booked your day from Rotorua it is up to us to look after you! Don't forget to bring your lunch or pocket money for a sausage roll or ice cream!
This tour can be completed with Caving tour only or as Hobbiton Movie Set tour added on at an additional cost.