Yodan888 Posted October 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We are ending our cruise in Auckland and will be spending one night before flying back to the states and are considering the Glow worm caves at Waitomo. What would be, in your opinion, the best way to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Are you comfortable driving a hire car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) There are a couple of ways to see the glow worms. One is a nice little boatride and for the more adventurous there is Black Water rafting. I have done both and the rafting is way better, however, it is dependent, to a degree, on a reasonable level of fitness. Not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. I have done the rafting twice now, the last time was in 2020 at age 72 and my BF was 70. It was really a relaxing ride floating through the caves staring up at the glow worms. We did it as part of a self drive tour prior to boarding Maasdam in Auckland. https://www.waitomo.com/black-water-rafting/legendary-black-water-rafting-co-black-labyrinth Edited October 21, 2023 by lyndarra wrong ship. Not Zaandam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodan888 Posted October 21, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted October 21, 2023 If, by hired car, you mean renting a car and driving ourselves, I think I could manage, despite the fact that we drive on the opposite side of road. Do you know if there are car rental offices close to the cruise ports? And would I be able to drop the car off at the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Hire means rental to some. Tauranga is the nearest port, about 2 hours from Waitomo. Waitomo is about 2.5 hours from Auckland. Google Tauranga for rental cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodan888 Posted October 21, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Thank you so much. All your comments are much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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