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4Day/3Nights Auckland to Wellington Tour

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$1,475.00 per person

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

Travel from Auckland to Wellington on a 4-day tour with Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua’s geysers and Māori culture, plus city sightseeing.

Tour Overview

This four-day itinerary links Auckland to Wellington by a series of sightseeing and express coaches. Day one reaches the glow-worm grotto of Waitomo, then continues to Rotorua for two nights. A guided visit to Te Puia showcases bubbling mud pools and the Pōhutu Geyser, while free time lets you add a spa soak or Māori cultural evening.

The route south skirts Lake Taupō, crosses Tongariro National Park’s volcanic plateau, and follows the Kāpiti Coast to Wellington. Enjoy a free morning in the capital, ride the cable car or explore Te Papa museum before the tour concludes.

Inclusions are three nights hotel accommodation, listed coach travel, entry to Waitomo Caves and Te Puia, and Hotel pick-ups and drop-off transfers noted in the itinerary. Meals are at your own discretion.

What's Included

  • Guided Tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • This is an INDEPENDENT travel package not a group tour
  • Lunch
  • Guided Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
  • All transfers and coaching
  • Guided Tour and Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa

Not Included:

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and Drinks

What To Expect

Day 1 : Auckland – Hobbiton – Waitomo Caves - Rotorua

  1. 1

    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Depart Auckland and travel by road through the scenic Waikato region, visit the Waitomo Glowworm caves, which includes a guided walk through the caves before enjoying a silent boat ride gliding through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny gloworms.

    2 hours

    Admission: Included

  2. 2

    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided tour of the iconic filming location featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. explore Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, The Mill, and other memorable locations while learning how the movie set was created and maintained.

    2 hours

    Admission: Included

  3. 3

    Rotorua District

    Arriving Rotorua early afternoon and transferred to your Rotorua accommodation.

    14 hours

Accommodation: 4-Star standard
Meals: Lunch

Day 2 : Rotorua - Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Living Maori Village

  1. 1

    Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

    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: Included

  2. 2

    Rotorua

    Early afternoon transferred back to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon to explore Rotorua at your own pace.

    18 hours

Accommodation: 4-Star standard

Day 3 : Rotorua – via Lake Taupo – Wellington

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    Rotorua

    Depart Rotorua and travel south through the heart of the North Island by Intercity coach. Passing the shores of Lake Taupo and the dramatic landscapes of the Central Volcanic Plateau. Continuing along the picturesque Kapiti Coast before arriving in Wellington in the early evening.

    9 hours

  2. 2

    Wellington

    Arriving Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand early evening and transferred to your central city accommodation.

    12 hours

Accommodation: 4-Star standard

Day 4 : Wellington

  1. 1

    Wellington

    Discover New Zealand's capital city on a morning guided sightseeing tour. Visit iconic landmarks, enjoy harbour views, ride the Wellington Cable car, and explore the city's cultural precincts while learning about its history and unique character. Your 4 Day Auckland to Wellington concludes at approximately 12.30pm.

    3 hours

Accommodation: Not included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

Please select your preferred pickup location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

These details will be provided on a full itinerary

Important Information

You will be provided with a full itinerary from Leisure Tour for your travel

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is an independent multiday tour with guaranteed daily departures, on each day of travel you will be travelling with a different driver / guide and different passengers.
  • This is not a fully escorted group tour.
  • On day three the travel is in a large coach and the passenger numbers may at any given time exceed 35 people.
  • Maximum of two checked bags per person (up to 23kg each)
  • One piece of small hand luggage permitted onboard

Cancellation Policy

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