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From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Day Trip

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Activity provider:DenBarNZ Ltd/ t/a FlexiToursNZ
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From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Day Trip

Activity provider:DenBarNZ Ltd/ t/a FlexiToursNZ
4.7  / 5
193 reviews
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From € 278.84 per person

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Embark on a day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and the Waitomo Caves. Tour the movie set, admire glowworms, and enjoy lunch at Pataka Kai, a restaurant next to the Te Puia thermal reserve.

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Duration 13 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up and drop off is available from central Auckland hotels. Provide your accommodation details when booking and the local operator will advise your pick-up details with confirmation. Please note that your pick-up time may be earlier than the tour start time.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Itinerary
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    Pickup location:

    Auckland

  • Van

  • Hobbiton Movie Set

    Free time (30 minutes)

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    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Guided tour, Walk (2 hours)

  • Van

  • Te Puia

    Lunch (45 minutes)

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    Te Puia

    Walk (30 minutes)

  • Van

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    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)

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  • Arrive back at:

    Auckland

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Experience 3 top North Island destinations in one day on a complete tour
  • Discover the magic of Middle-earth on an official 2-hour Hobbiton tour
  • Explore Rotorua at your own pace, including Rachel Springs and the lakefront
  • Have lunch at a restaurant next to Te Puia with great views of the geyser
  • Visit the Waitomo Caves and see glittering glowworms on the included boat ride
Full description
Discontinued after 15th November 2023 - Hobbiton have extended the duration of their tour and this means it is not possible to include 3 destination is one day - Available only as a one way tour from Auckland to Rotorua or Rotorua to Auckland

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, and Waitomo Caves in one day on a guided tour from Auckland. See three of North Island’s iconic sites in one attraction-filled day.

After hotel pickup, travel from Auckland to Hobbiton through Waikato. On arrival, you’ll be guided through the picturesque twelve-acre site and given fascinating details of how the movie set was created.

The official tour concludes with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Climb back into the vehicle for the approximately 55-minute drive to Rotorua where you will spend around 1.5 hours. On arrival, visit key attractions, such as the lakefront, government gardens, and Rachel Springs.

After sightseeing, have lunch at Pataka Kai, a restaurant next to the Te Puia thermal reserve. Enjoy views and take photos of Te Puia's Pohutu Geyser and thermal valley from the restaurant (entry not included).

After Rotorua, drive to the world-renowned Waitomo Caves where you’ll enter the caves on foot and ride out in a small boat. Above your head will be thousands of tiny glowworms radiating their unmistakable luminescent light as an expert guide provides informative commentary. 

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from centrally located accommodation
  • Transportation in a small air-conditioned coach
  • Driver/guide
  • Hobbiton Movie Set entry ticket
  • Hobbiton Movie Set 2-hour tour
  • Lunch at Pataka Kai
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves entry ticket
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves 45-minute tour
  • Morning and afternoon tea (available to purchase)
  • Te Puia Thermal Reserve entry
  • Water
  • Pickup from hotels or accommodations not located in the city
Not suitable for
  • Children under 2 years

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Note that there is some driving between attractions so this tour may not be suitable for children 2 years or under
  • The tour involves a reasonable amount of walking on uneven ground
  • New Zealand weather can be very changeable throughout the day, so go prepared
  • If you prefer more time in Rotorua, you might like to consider an overnight tour
  • Please note you must be ready and waiting at your specified pick-up time as the tour has set times at each of the attractions visited and unfortunately cannot wait
  • This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 193 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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We had a wonderful guide, Michelle. She is cheerful and kind person and has deep knowledge. We enjoyed so much! The tour fee is not cheep but well worth participating in. I don’t know any other tours that contain Rotorua, Waitomo and Hobbiton except this one.

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August 6, 2023

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Hiromi – JapanVerified booking

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Chris was a good guide for FlexiTours. I enjoyed the ride to all the places and appreciated his kindness. You are on the road a lot, but the van has comfortable seats. I was able to sleep along the way. Hobbiton is fun. Rotorua was nice. Take note that this tour does not see the geyser. The glow worm caves are well lit. While you cannot take photography in the cave, you can take it the last minute as you exit the cave on the boat. There aren’t as many worms at the end as in the middle of the boat ride, so just manage your expectations and enjoy the moment. Excellent sites to pack in one day. Highly recommend!

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July 14, 2023

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Brenton – United StatesVerified booking

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We did the three tours (Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Cabes) in one long (13 hour day). Yet, I would highly recommend it if you don't have your own car or have limited time like we did. Our driver, Dirk, was great and very informative. I learned a lot about Nee Zealand from him. The van (a Mercedes Benz) was very comfortable and roomy. You will not be disappointed with this tour.

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