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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 13 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- 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
Pickup location:
Auckland
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Hobbiton Movie Set
Free time (30 minutes)
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guided tour, Walk (2 hours)
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Te Puia
Lunch (45 minutes)
Te Puia
Walk (30 minutes)
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)
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Arrive back at:
Auckland
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- 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
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.
- 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
- Children under 2 years
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Participants
Date
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