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

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$1,349.00 per person

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48 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English, English

Tour Overview

Leave Auckland behind on a two-day journey that links three must-see North Island attractions. After an early hotel pickup, travel in a spacious coach first to the glow-worm grotto of the Waitomo Caves, where a silent boat ride glides beneath constellations of bioluminescence. Continue across rolling countryside to the Hobbiton Movie Set and wander Bag End, the Party Tree, and the Green Dragon Inn while your guide shares filming secrets.

Stay overnight in Rotorua, where steaming vents rise beside Lake Rotorua. Your visit to Te Puia includes lunch, a close-up look at kiwi conservation, and time to watch the Pōhutu Geyser erupt. In the evening, enjoy a Mitai Māori cultural performance followed by a traditional hāngi dinner before resting at your centrally located hotel. The next morning offers free time to explore Rotorua’s lakeside paths or join optional spa or redwood forest activities before returning to Auckland.

The tour covers round-trip transport, one night of hotel accommodation, full entry to Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, and Te Puia, plus the evening concert and hāngi. With seating kept spacious on the vehicle and a knowledgeable driver-guide throughout, you can focus on the experience rather than the logistics.

What's Included

  • 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
  • All admission fees and entrance fees for activities

Not Included:

  • 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

What To Expect

Day 1 : Auckland - Hobbiton to Rotorua

  1. 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: Included

  2. 2

    Lake Rotorua

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

    24 hours

  3. 3

    Te Puia

    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: Included

  4. 4

    Mitai Maori Village

    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: Included

Accommodation: Overnight accommodation 3 to 4 star hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 : Free morning for a possible extra activity Waitomo Caves on the afternoon and Return to Auckland

  1. 1

    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    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: Included

Meals: Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

Please select your preferred pickup location when booking through Viator.

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. WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR POLICY “We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19. ...

Important Information

• Please call to reconfirm prior to departure (Customer service are to call between 7am and 9pm New Zealand time) • Please note: you must be ready and waiting at your specified time; Because the local supplier has set times at the attractions for tours; If you are late the local supplier cannot wait Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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
  • Minimum age is 18 years to travel without an accompanying adult
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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