Blue Baths, Rotorua

The tour starts with pickup from Auckland city, where the adventure begins as you drive through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton.  Along the way, don’t forget to take advantage of the photo opportunities as you admire the stunning natural landscapes of beautiful mountains and farmlands. After the drive, arrive at Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton, and marvel at the thousands of sheep that live here. While you’re here, grab a bite to eat, a coffee, or enjoy an ice cream to cool off while your guide collects your tickets to the movie set. Next, hop on board one of the big green Hobbiton buses to depart on your 2.5 hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour trip into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear secrets and stories about the making of the movies and finish your LOTR experience with a cold beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub, The Green Dragon Inn. After your LOTR experience, it’s time to continue southwards towards the active geothermal area of Rotorua. During the drive, pass through the unique town of Tirau, the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world, and the stunning Fitzgerald Glade. Upon arrival in Rotorua, enjoy a guided tour of the city’s most famous and historical sites including Lake Rotorua, The Government Gardens, the Blue Baths, Thermal Springs, and Polynesian Spa. Take some time to rest for lunch and then head to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland considered one of the most surreal places on earth.  Here, admire Champagne Lake, Devil’s Bath, local mud pools, geothermal craters, and other geothermal wonders before a fully guided trip back to Auckland and the end of your tour.

Customize your Rotorua & Wai O Tapu experience by selecting your second activity from our curated list during the booking process, each offering a unique way to explore this geothermal wonderland. Whether you're captivated by cultural heritage, natural beauty, or exciting adventures, there’s an option for everyone. Your journey begins with a fully guided drive through the breathtaking Waikato countryside, showcasing stunning landscapes and scenic views on the way to Rotorua. Once in Rotorua, your guide will take you to Wai O Tapu where you get to spend 90 minutes exploring this geothermal wonderland at your own pace. Then, for the afternoon, your guide will take you to your chosen second activity for the day! Choose from the package options to create your perfect day—note that not all are included, so make sure you choose the activity you want to do! Please note that depending on your selected package and preferences, not all guests will participate in the same activities, ensuring a tailored and personalized experience for everyone! Your choice of afternoon activities are as follows; - Immerse yourself in Maori culture with a guided tour at Te Puia - Indulge in a deluxe lake spa treatment at the Polynesian Spa - Explore the magical Redwood Treetop Walk - Soak & relax at the Secret Spot Hot Tubs After your activities, unwind and enjoy the scenic return journey to Auckland, reflecting on an incredible day in Rotorua.

Explore Rotorua on a day tour from Auckland! To customize your experience, you'll choose two activities from a variety of options when booking, each offering a unique way to discover this geothermal wonderland. Whether you're drawn to cultural enrichment, natural beauty, or adrenaline-pumping thrills, there's an activity to suit your interests. After departing Auckland, you will be driven through the stunning Waikato countryside on a fully guided journey to Rotorua. Admire the wonderful landscapes and scenic views. Upon arrival in Rotorua, your driver will then take you to your two chosen activities. During the booking process, you will have had the opportunity to select your preferred activities from our curated list of options. Not all activities listed are included, so don't miss out on the chance to create unforgettable memories in Rotorua! - Explore the Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland geothermal park. - Discover more about Maori culture at the Te Puia Park. - Enjoy a deluxe lake spa package treatment at the Polynesian Spa. - Choose to explore the majestic surroundings of the Redwood Treetop walk. The choice is yours! You will have to choose a package that has the exact activities you would like to do. After you have completed your activities, sit back & relax on the return scenic journey to Auckland.

Your tour begins as you are collected in a comfortable modern mini-bus. From there, travel through the beautiful Waikato countryside - New Zealand's most extensively farmed area. During the trip south, encounter stunning scenery, great photo opportunities, and beautiful mountains, as well as several different farm animals along the way. Following your drive, arrive to the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton. There you can see thousands of sheep, grab something to eat, get a coffee fix, or enjoy an ice cream as your guides arrange your tickets to the movie set. Next, board one of the green Hobbiton buses to depart on a fully guided 2.5-hour tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with an expert Hobbiton Movie set guide who ensures you get the most out of your visit. During your tour, step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 different hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the charming secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and finish your Lord of the Rings experience with a cold beverage at the famous Hobbiton Pub, the Green Dragon Inn. After your Lord of the rings experience, travel back through the Alexander Family Sheep Farm before heading south to the active geothermal area of Rotorua. Throughout your trip, pass through the unique town of Tirau - the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world, and the stunning Fitzgerald Glade, seeing many more stunning landscapes as you head over the Kaimai ranges. Once in Rotorua, travel with your guides as they show you around the historical sites including Lake Rotorua, the Government Gardens, the Blue Baths, the Thermal Springs, and the Polynesian Spa. From there, head to one of the most famous attractions in New Zealand, the Te Puia Geothermal Park. Once in the park, set off for a fully guided tour around the surreal park to see it's geothermal and cultural wonders. Observe the Pōhutu Geyser (the biggest geyser in the southern hemisphere), Māori Architecture, the National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, and geothermal events. There's even the chance to view a kiwi bird in the kiwi viewing house, before you travel back to Auckland with your guide.

One Way tour from Auckland to the beautiful Waitomo Glowworm Caves and geothermal wonderland of Rotorua (One way trip). On this tour you will be picked up from the hotel in our comfortable mini-bus and driven through the stunning Waikato countryside on a fully guided journey to Waitomo Caves. During the journey to Waitomo you will encounter New Zealand's longest river, beautiful mountains, and see several different farm animals along the way. Once in Waitomo you will explore the ancient and amazing caves, with it's many different cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before descending even further underground for your glowworm experience. Board your glowworm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of glowworms - which are unique to New Zealand - glittering above your head. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveler. Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside. This policy helps protect the glowworms and limestone formations, ensuring the preservation of this unique environment for future visitors to enjoy. We will continue our adventure with another fully guided journey south to Rotorua, with many more attractions to see along the way, including hydro dams, rivers and lots more animals. Once in Rotorua we will guide you past many of its famous and historical sites, including Lake Rotorua, The Government Gardens, Blue Baths, Thermal Springs and Polynesian Spa, before dropping you at your accommodation or a central Rotorua location.