2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

4.6
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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service. We have No minimum numbers for this tour.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style.

What's Included

Pickup from ALL hotels and accommodation in central Auckland.
Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have for low numbers.
Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia, Waitomo Caves + Mitai
Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Non-listed activities or optional extras
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accomodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the accommodation which are booked for the day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Auckland - Hobbiton to Rotorua

    4 stops
  • 1
    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Hotel pickups begin from 6.25am. Start your day traveling from Auckland to Hobbiton through the Waikato region, where you will pass through dairy farms and the Hauraki Plains. On arrival at Hobbiton you will be guided through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. You will be escorted through the site while listening to fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie set was created. The Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and other structures were created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. They can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-Earth, with the finale being a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Stay in Rotorua overnight - visit the central area and lakefront plus other areas of interest

    1 day • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    On arrival in Rotorua we go to Te Puia where you have lunch followed by time to explore Te Puia on a 90 minute guided tour. Te Puia is rich in Thermal activity and also houses the Maori Arts and crafts institute where traditional carving and other Maori crafts. You also have the opportunity to visit one of the newest Kiwi Houses in Rotorua at Te Puia and is part of the Kiwi Breeding programme

    3 hours 10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Evening Concert and Hangi ( traditional meal - Mitai Tours will collect you from your accomodation ) and take you back again after your evening meal and enertainment

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Free morning for a possible extra activity Waitomo Caves on the afternoon and Return to Auckland

    1 stop
  • 5
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Please note, lunch is NOT included on this day. Make sure to have some food if you like before we pick you up. From Rotorua, travel to the Waitomo Caves, famous for its thousands of glow-worms. Walk into the caves, then travel a short distance on the underground river in a small boat, passing beneath a veil of glittering glow-worms and learning more about the caves' historical and geological significance. After this, you will be taken back to Auckland where your tour ends.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats are available and supplied - included in infant fee
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Overnight Tours
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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