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    Waipoua Forest: Giants and Glow Worms Full Day Tour
    By: Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours
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    69 Marsden Road
    69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New ZealandDeparture Point: Maritime Building  ( By the Main Paihia Wharf) Hotel pick ups by request only and must be requested by 6.00pm the day before departure. There is no additional charge for approved and pre booked Hotel pick ups Address: 69 Marsden Road Paihia, 0200 New Zealand
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    • Pass by Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours
      Pass by Waipoua Forest
    • 1
      Tane Mahuta Walk
      Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included
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    • 2
      Kawiti Caves
      Stop: 45 minutes - Admission included
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    You'll return to the starting point
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      Important Information
      Departure Point
      69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
      Departure Time
      8:00 AM
      Duration
      8h
      Return Details
      Returns to original departure point
      Inclusions
      • National Park fees
      • Driver/guide
      • Live commentary on board
      • Local guide
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
      • Entry/Admission - Tane Mahuta Walk
      • Entry/Admission - Kawiti Caves
      Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Lunch
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      Additional Info
      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
      Cancellation Policy
      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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      Authentic cultural experience!
      A truly remarkable experience! This day experience was absolutely everything we hoped it would be! Bobby our driver was...actually scratch that. Bobby our native Maori expert, story teller, cultural ambassador and all round good guy who also drove the bus was amazing. Our…
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      Date of experience: December 2019
      Response from FGSRES, Front Office Manager at Waipoua Forest: Giants and Glow Worms Full Day Tour
      Responded 4 weeks ago
      Hi English Merry Xmas and what a day - it is a fantastic day trip made even more special by the people who deliver it for us. Glad that you enjoyed so much and we will make sure we pass this on. Have a great 2019 The Fullers GreatSights Team
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      A great tour of the real New Zealand
      Guides were friendly and informative. It was great to get away from the main tourist areas. Waipoua Kauri Forest and the Kawiti caves gave great insight into Maori culture.
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      Date of experience: November 2019
      Glow Worm Song!
      The cave part of the tour was the most interesting because all the glow worms light up the ceiling! They reminded me of the glow worm song! I started singing the song and soon everyone in our group were singing with me. I wish there were not so many people wanting to see the…
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      Date of experience: December 2018
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