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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland to Hot Water Beach

    Auckland to Hot Water Beach
    Start point
    Auckland Central, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 08:30)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hot Water Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove Kayaking
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
    Cathedral Cove
  3. Day 2

    Hot Water Beach to Waitomo

    Hot Water Beach to Waitomo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)

    Included Activities

    • Karangahake Gorge Walk
    • Ruakuri Scenic Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo Glowworm cave tour
    • Black Water Rafting - Labyrinth
    • Ruakuri Cave Tour
    Landmarks
    Karangahake Gorge
    Ruakuri Scenic Reserve
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  4. Day 3

    Waitomo to Rotorua

    Waitomo to Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)

    Included Activities

    • Ruakuri Bushwalk

    Optional Activities

    • Hobbiton
    • White Water Rafting
    • Mitai Māori Village evening experience
    • Zip Lining
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton
    Mitai Māori Village
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)

    Optional Activities

    • Kaituna River white-water rafting
    • Mountain Jade Highlights tour
    • Wai Ariki spa and restorative journey
    Landmarks
    Kaituna River
    Wai Ariki
  6. Day 5

    Rotorua to Taupo

    Rotorua to Taupo
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Adventure Hostel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Huka Falls

    Optional Activities

    • Te Puia Geothermal wonderland tour
    • Skydive Taupo
    • Taupo Sailing Adventure to Māori rock carvings
    • Tongariro Crossing hike
    Landmarks
    Te Puia Geothermal Reserve
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Māori Rock Carvings
    Tongariro Crossing
  7. Day 6

    Taupo to Wellington

    Taupo to Wellington
    End point
    292 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand (Haka House, 18:00)

    Included Activities

    • Tongariro National Park walk
    • Mount Victoria lookout

    Optional Activities

    • Te Papa Museum
    • Cuba street nightlife
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Mount Victoria
    Te Papa Museum
    Cuba Street

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    Gail

    Asked on January 29th, 2026

    Can you accept a client who is born on the 9th January 1983 for this tour? Is he above the age limit?

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    • Kiwi ExperienceOperator•Written January 2026

      We are happy to have your client on board! Please note our passengers need to be 18yo+ , but we do not have any age limits above.

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      Gail

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      I have to pay deposit until client Visa gets approved then can pay balance. Can you reconsider your decision to review the price?

    • Kiwi ExperienceOperator•Written January 2026

      We are unable to review the sale price I'm afraid.

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    Matt

    Asked on January 20th, 2026

    Is there a tour starting after I arrive in Auckland in the afternoon? Also, as solo traveler, do I have to share room or can I get my own room? How does it work with hop on and off?

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    • Kiwi ExperienceOperator•Written January 2026

      HOPPING OFF AND HOPPING ON: Kiwi Experience passengers often choose to "hop-off" and stay longer than minimum time. If you decide to stay longer than planned, simply rebook your buses through Bus Planner. During our peak season (December-March) we strongly recommend booking your buses in advance to ensure there is space on the days you want. Some amazing locations to spend those extra days are the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington and Queenstown!

      WHAT IF THE BUS IS FULL ON THE DATES I WANT? Kiwi Experience buses are at their most popular during summer. We recommend you book in advance if you are travelling during this season, and especially if you have a strict time limit. If it's not possible to travel on the exact date you want, search for the next available bus through the Bus Planner or call or email us to discuss your plans.

      BOOKING ACCOMMODATION: You can book your accommodation (dorm rooms) for the 'minimum stay' through the Trip Planner. If you want a private room, you will need to book and arrange this with each accommodation provider independently. Make sure you sign up by 7am, 2 days before - otherwise, you'll need to organise this separately for yourself. If you decide to hop off and stay longer, you'll also need to book the additional nights yourself. Remember to reschedule your accommodation bookings through 'my accommodation' if you are rebooking your buses.

      I would recommend our Geyserland pass (Auckland > Hot Water Beach > Waitomo > Rotorua > Auckland); we have a bus departing Auckland on the 28th, with one night in each destination, you would arrive into Rotorua on the 30th of January. However, we do not have a bus going from Rotorua - Auckland bus on the 31st I'm afraid, you would need to arrange your own transportation to Auckland in order to make your flight.

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    Ahmed

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    I was wondering if this can be done kind of backward, i.e., start in wellington and going north?

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    • Kiwi ExperienceOperator•Written February 2025

      You can start the pass from Wellington if you wish but the pass will not travel in reverse. If you start from Wellington, your itinerary would look like this. Wellington to Auckland, Auckland to Hot Water Beach, Hot Water Beach to Waitomo, Waitomo to Rotorua, Rotorua to Taupo, Taupo free day, Taupo to Wellington.

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