2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
We pick up all customers using several vehicles. Join this 2-day tour for the chance to visit the Hobbiton Move Set, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. Experience a wide range of local culture and geothermal activity. Admission fees, accommodation and most meals included.
Note - 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 - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price.
This tour is specifically designed for Trip Advisor/ Viator clients and includes a cultural dinner, Hobbiton, Thermal activity and sightseeing plus 4 star accommodation. We are able to customise the programme to suit individual needs so if you want something slightly different please contact us through Viator and tell us what you are looking for. Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
ItineraryDay 1: Auckland - Hobbiton to RotoruaStop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
Stay in Rotorua overnight - visit the central area and lakefront plus other areas of interest
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
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
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
Stop At: Mitai Maori Village, 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
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
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch is a cafe lunch. There is a wide choice,+ well labelled to meet most dietary requirements
• Dinner: Hangi and Concert - At Tamaki or Mitai Village - Full buffet of traditional food - labeled to meet dietary needs
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation 3 to 4 star hotel
Day 2: Free morning for a possible extra activity Waitomo Caves on the afternoon and Return to AucklandStop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast supplied at your hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"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"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"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 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
06:25 AM
Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
We promise quality and personal service in spacious vehicles
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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