3-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo Tour

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover some of the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day trip from Auckland. Hobbiton, the movie set for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. Home of Tolkien's beloved hobbits Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin has been preserved since filming wrapped, and now draws visitors around the world. Explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Rotorua and experience the amazing geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa.
Also included is Waitomo Caves, you'll be taken on a 45-minute guided tour through the world-famous Glowworm Caves, which were discovered in 1887 and are now one of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations. Wander through subterranean caverns and learn how the stalagmites, stalactites and other spectacular limestone rock formations were formed over millions of years. The tour includes travel the Glowworm Grotto a magical boat ride, surrounded by the twinkling lights of thousands of glowworms.
All this plus 4 Star Hotel Accommodation

What's Included

2 nights accommodation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All activities listed
Driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from most hotels within Auckland city. If you are based outside the city, or if your hotel is not listed, then please advise for pick up instructions.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Auckland - Hobbiton - Rotorua

    2 stops
  • 1
    Hobbiton Movie Set

    From Auckland, your tour starts with a scenic drive through Auckland City on the Southern Motorway and through the lush Waikato farming district to Matamata. Along the way your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Just outside of Matamata is the private working farm that was transformed into The Shire for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies. Take a guided tour of the movie set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill and many other structures from the movies. Enjoy Lunch at Hobbiton, then transferred through to Rotorua

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Arriving Rotorua early afternoon and transferred to your central hotel accommodation. Remainder of the day and evening to explore the township and the many attractions the township has to offer.

    16 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Rotorua

    2 stops
  • 3

    This morning collected from your accommodation and transferred to Whakarewarewa geothermal reserve and Maori Living Village. Here you will enjoy a guided tour and Maori Cultural performance.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Early afternoon transferred back to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Rotorua, this thermal wonderland on your own. You may like to visit the Government Gardens, wander along the lake front, do some shopping in the central township or visit one of the many attractions the city has to offer, such as the Skyline Gondola, Agrodome or Canopy Ziplining.

    18 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Auckland - Waitomo - Auckland

    2 stops
  • 5
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Leaving the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua early afternoon, we travel through lush farmland into the King Country region. Enjoy spectacular sights like Fitzgerald Glade, where the trees arch overhead to form a tunnel of natural greenery. After arriving in the small town of Waitomo, you'll be taken on a 45-minute guided tour through the world-famous Glowworm Caves, which were discovered in 1887 and are now one of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations. Wander through subterranean caverns and learn how the stalagmites, stalactites and other spectacular limestone rock formations were formed over millions of years. To end your tour, travel through the Glowworm Grotto on a magical boat ride, surrounded by the twinkling lights of thousands of glowworms

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Auckland Central

    Tour concludes at drop off to central Hotel

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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