3-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Te Puia and Waitomo Tour from Auckland
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 from around the world. Explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Rotorua and experience the amazing geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
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
ItineraryDay 1: Auckland - Hobbiton - Te Puia - RotoruaStop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
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. Late morning depart Hobbiton for Rotorua. On arrival into Rotorua you will be taken to Te Puia.
On arrival at Te Puia lunch has been arranged and is included in this tour package.
Following lunch a guided tour of Te Puia has been arranged for your enjoyment
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Upon arrival in Rotorua you will be transferred to Te Puia to experience Rotorua's famous Maori culture and geothermal activity with a tour of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley - a place where mud pools bubble and boil and geysers shoot steam high into the air.
On arrival at Te Puia lunch has been arranged and is included in this tour package.
Following lunch a guided tour of Te Puia has been arranged for your enjoyment
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Millenium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 2: Rotorua Stop At: Rotorua, Rotorua, Rotorua District, Bay of Plenty Region, North Island
A Day at leisure, with your centrally located hotel you have the opportunity to explore on foot the Rotorua township, the lake front and the most beautiful Government Gardens, or alternatively enjoy a soak in the Polynesian Spa (optional) located only a short walk from your hotel.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millenium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 3: Auckland - Waitomo - Auckland Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Leaving the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua in the morning, 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
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Tour concludes at drop off to central Hotel
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark"
"Independent Touring - this is not a Group Tour - we use local suppliers and you will have a different coach & driver each day"
"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 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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