
3-Day Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Tour from Auckland
3 days
Multi-Day
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Itinerary
Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Rotorua
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Depart Auckland for the Waitomo Glowworm Caves where you can view the cave formations, stalactites and stalagmites by boat through a cavern lit up by thousands of tiny glowworms. Following your tour of the caves, continue on to Rotorua for an afternoon arrival.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Agrodome, 141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Arrive at the at the Agrodome to feed the sheep and watch a sheep shearing demonstration and a sheep dog trial.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Next enjoy a Maori Cultural Performance including the Poi and Haka inside the Te Puia Marae. Finally tour the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the thermal valley surrounded by boiling mud pools and see the famous Pohutu Geyser.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 2: Rotorua - Free Day
Pass By: Millennium Hotel Rotorua, 1270 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand
Day at Leisure to explore the Rotorua township or take in some of the other attractions, such as Rainbow Springs or Skyline Gondola.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 3: Rotorua – Hobbiton – Auckland
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Enjoy a morning at leisure, with an early afternoon departure for Hobbiton: a farm that has been transformed for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie set. See fairytale landscapes of the Shire on your Hobbiton movie set tour. See 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, and visit the Green Dragon Inn. Take a photo at the door of Bilbo’s house. On departing Hobbiton, your coach continues to Auckland where you will be transferred to your central city accommodation. At which time your tour concludes.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Auckland – Waitomo Caves – Rotorua
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Depart Auckland for the Waitomo Glowworm Caves where you can view the cave formations, stalactites and stalagmites by boat through a cavern lit up by thousands of tiny glowworms. Following your tour of the caves, continue on to Rotorua for an afternoon arrival.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Agrodome, 141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Arrive at the at the Agrodome to feed the sheep and watch a sheep shearing demonstration and a sheep dog trial.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Next enjoy a Maori Cultural Performance including the Poi and Haka inside the Te Puia Marae. Finally tour the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the thermal valley surrounded by boiling mud pools and see the famous Pohutu Geyser.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 2: Rotorua - Free Day
Pass By: Millennium Hotel Rotorua, 1270 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3040, New Zealand
Day at Leisure to explore the Rotorua township or take in some of the other attractions, such as Rainbow Springs or Skyline Gondola.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Day 3: Rotorua – Hobbiton – Auckland
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Enjoy a morning at leisure, with an early afternoon departure for Hobbiton: a farm that has been transformed for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie set. See fairytale landscapes of the Shire on your Hobbiton movie set tour. See 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree, and visit the Green Dragon Inn. Take a photo at the door of Bilbo’s house. On departing Hobbiton, your coach continues to Auckland where you will be transferred to your central city accommodation. At which time your tour concludes.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Auckland and Rotorua.
- Commentary by local guides
- Two nights accommodation in Rotorua
- Admission fees and all transport/tour fees listed in itinerary
- All transport to and from activities/accommodation
- Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Entry/Admission - Agrodome
- Entry/Admission - Te Puia
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
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