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Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua & Taupo 2-Day Tour from Auckland

By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 29,732 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua, Huka Falls & Taupo! This is all of the most popular North Island attractions in an epic two day tour.

Highlights:
• Hobbiton Movie Set
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Rotorua Highlights & Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
• Taupo Highlights & Huka Falls
• Hamilton Gardens

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Luxury vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

This tour gives you the time and options to add extra activities if you choose and is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Activity location

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

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Standard Tour + Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Accommodation: 1 night 3* double or twin share accommodation included in tour price. Select this if 2 or more people are travelling
Duration: 2 days: Overnight in Rotorua
Tour & Activities: Fully guided 2-day tour including all stated activities and entry fees.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
P 29,731.85 x 1 AdultP 29,731.85
Total
Price is P 29,731.85
Until Wed, Apr 15
Standard Tour - Solo Upgrade
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

Single Share Upgrade: Required for guests travelling solo
Duration: 2 days: Overnight in Rotorua
Tour & Activities: Fully guided 2-day tour including all stated activities and entry fees.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
P 34,984.83 x 1 AdultP 34,984.83
Total
Price is P 34,984.83
Until Wed, Apr 15

What's included, what's not

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    Bottled Water
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    Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
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    Accommodation
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    Snacks
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    Entry Tickets - stated activities only
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    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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    Food and drinks, unless specified
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    Gratuities
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    Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Solo travellers will be required to pay a Solo Surcharge for Accommodation (+$150 NZD)
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Explore Waitomo & Hobbiton

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: 1 night 3* double or twin share accom included in tour price. Option to upgrade at extra cost to single share

Auckland Central

Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.

Waikato Region

Exiting Auckland we drive south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering stunning scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains and several farm animals along the way. After learning about some local history we stop in the idyllic little town of Pirongia for a quick coffee break. Continuing our adventure we pass through Otorohanga “The Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”. See all things Kiwi in this unique and charming town.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arriving at our first feature attractions you will be guided through the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different cave formations, including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. Board your boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller.

Waitomo Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm

  • 10m
On our way to our next destination, Hobbiton Movie Set, we stop outside Big Bird to see and meet some of our local friendly animals. These guys know our guides well and even though we do not have time to go inside the park, the friendly animal will often come to the fences for a photo or two, thrilling guests.

Hobbiton Movie Set

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Arriving at our second feature attraction, Hobbiton, you will have time to buy lunch before boarding one of the big green Hobbiton buses. You then depart on a two hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide, to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.

Tirau

Continuing our adventure we depart for Rotorua and pass through Tirau, famously dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings, this town never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the main highlights on the way through.

Rotorua

  • 14h
To complete the formal part of the tours first day we arrive in Rotorua and do a quick guided driving tour, seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. If there is time, we may even visit a special souvenir shop for some discounted shopping and to try Manuka Honey. We then drop you off at your hotels to check in for the night however your day does not have to finish there. We recommend adding the optional extra Maori cultural evening experience and Traditional Hangi Buffet Dinner to enjoy the complete Rotorua experience.

Day 2: Rotorua & Taupo

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Starting day two of with a bang, we head straight to Wai-O-Tapu to view the eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser before experiencing a fully guided tour of Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Considered one of the most surreal places on earth, here you will see the famous Champagne Lake, Devil's Bath, local mud-pools, geothermal craters and other geothermal wonders. The colours and activity will take your breath away.

Taupo

  • 2h
Our journey south continues towards Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake that is not really a lake but a giant volcanic crater responsible for one of the largest eruptions ever recorded. Here you will have time to buy some lunch before receiving a Taupo highlights tour and learn local interesting facts.

Huka Falls

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Beginning our journey north again we will stop at Huka Falls, one of New Zealand’s most popular and beautiful waterfalls.

Hamilton Gardens

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Experience an afternoon of unexpected delights at Hamilton Gardens, where 18 Enclosed Gardens transport you through diverse cultures and times. Unlike any botanical garden, this unique attraction is rated among the top 3 things to do in New Zealand and is in the top 1% of attractions globally on Trip Advisor.

Auckland

  • 10m
Sadly we must continue north towards your tour end point, but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland with secret stops along the way.

Location

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    Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

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