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Optional Excursions - Waitomo
Here’s a taste of what’s available People who travel with Contiki often receive discounts on the standard price offered by our suppliers – Check individual tour itineraries for Contiki’s prices for optional excursions in New Zealand. What are Optional Excursions How to pay Waitomo Black Water Rafting Following a cave sy... more »
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Waitomo
Waitomo is a farming region of New Zealand’s North Island and is mostly rolling farmlands spotted with limestone quarries. The region has a strong Maori tradition but is most famous for the Waitomo Caves and the Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto. Water dripping through the Limestone has created stalactite and stalagmites in the caves while a visit to the ‘Glow Worm Grotto’ takes you into a cave ... more »
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North Island
The North Island of New Zealand is a fantastic mix of stylish cities, panoramic landscapes and endless beaches. Discover Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city or go north, to Auckland the ‘City of Sails’ with its beautiful harbour. Alternatively, experience Maori country and Rotorua’s thermal pools, or take time out and stay at Lake Taupo beneath the soaring volcanic peaks... more »
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Included in the Price of the following tours
- Northern Highlights 10 Days
- Grand Explorer (Reverse Start Queenstown) 16 Days
- Northern Highlights 10 Days
- Grand Adventurer (Reverse Start Queenstown) 14 Days
- Northern Highlights (Finish Wellington) 9 Days
- Grand Explorer (Reverse Start Christchurch) 17 Days
- Northern Highlights (Reverse Start Christchurch) 11 Days
- Grand Adventurer (Reverse Start Queenstown) 14 Days
- Grand Explorer (Reverse Start Queenstown) 16 Days
- Sun & Steam 6 Days
Related Optionals
- Black Water Rafting + NZ$95
- Ruakuri Caves Tour + NZ$49
- Waitomo Caves Tour + NZ$35
- Mad Dog River Boarding + NZ$129
- Air Safaris + NZ$265
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