From Auckland: Two-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
56 reviews
Activity provider:
FlexiToursNZ
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From Auckland: Two-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
56 reviews

Join this two-day overnight tour of the North Island's highlights in 3-4 star accommodation. See Hobbiton, Rotorua, Te Puia, Waitomo Caves, and enjoy a Mitai Maori cultural evening and dinner.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be waiting in the lobby or by the door of your accommodation or specified meeting place. The local partner will send you the exact instructions before your tour.
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Simon – Canada

It was an amazing experience! Hermes, Pete and Winnie were amazing tour guide and drivers. The coordination between different cars and guide was smooth. The hotel accommodation was very nice. We had plenty of time and the trip did not feel rush. Our first day was at rotorua where we saw the mud pool, thermal pool, the maori art school and kiwi conservation. We had a lunch buffet at the maori art cultural spot and it was very yummy. We also had a moari traditional buffet dinner and concert and that was fun to see and experience. The second day we had the hobbit, hobbit buffet lunch, saw an ostrich, saw the swinging bridge, and also went to waitmo cave to see glowworms before going back to auckland. Overall, a great tour and planning done!

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Charlotte – United States

We went to Hobbiton the Lord of the rings movie set. It was absolutely stunning and everything that we hoped it would be. We then went to Rototua to see the hot spring, and art institute. They were awesome to see and very interesting and educational. We then had a dinner buffet at the Maori village. Our guide gave us great information about the culture. The performance was fun to watch, and the food was delicious. The glow worms exhibition was so beautiful. We all loved going though the caves and learning about the glow worms. The boat ride under neath the glow worms was magical.

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Highlights

  • Guide tour of Hobbiton, including a complementary drink at the Green Dragon
  • See geysers and enjoy a buffet lunch at Te Puia
  • Explore the Maori Arts and Crafts Centre and visit the Kiwi House
  • Mitai Cultural Evening
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Caves

Full description

Join this overnight all-inclusive tour from Auckland and experience the Central North Island's most iconic attractions at a leisurely pace. 

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up against other people on the vehicle.

We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will, give you, personal service

Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.

All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café. Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style

Take guided tours of Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves. Discover the thermal areas of Rotorua and geysers of Te Puia. Experience a Māori cultural evening with a meal and concert. 

At the end of the two days, you will return to your hotel in Auckland or a different location in the central area, if specified. Most of the transport is supplied in Mercedes minibuses with luxury seating. Your driver guide will take the time to make sure you enjoy your time on the tour.

The largest vehicle seats 12 passengers, but on most occasions your group will be 9 people or less.

Includes

  • All admission fees on both days
  • All transport, hotel pickup and drop-off in central locations
  • Cafe lunch on day 1
  • Maori traditional dinner and concert on day 1
  • Hotel breakfast on day 2
  • We have had to temporarily suspend guaranteed departure for 1 person - We now need a minimum of 4 people or price equivalent to run tours. We will work with you to try and achieve minimum numbers for a day which suits you
  • Lunch on day two
  • Out of town hotel pickup
  • Any unlisted activities
  • Tips and gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Photography inside

Know before you go

  • Tour starts in Auckland and returns to Auckland at the end of day two
  • Overnight accommodation is located in Rotorua
  • People traveling alone will pay the same price as twin share passengers; there is no single surcharge

From $814 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 56 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Simon – CanadaApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
It was an amazing experience! Hermes, Pete and Winnie were amazing tour guide and drivers. The coordination between different cars and guide was smooth. The hotel accommodation was very nice. We had plenty of time and the trip did not feel rush. Our first day was at rotorua where we saw the mud pool, thermal pool, the maori art school and kiwi conservation. We had a lunch buffet at the maori art cultural spot and it was very yummy. We also had a moari traditional buffet dinner and concert and that was fun to see and experience. The second day we had the hobbit, hobbit buffet lunch, saw an ostrich, saw the swinging bridge, and also went to waitmo cave to see glowworms before going back to auckland. Overall, a great tour and planning done!

Response from provider

April 20, 2025

Hi Simon, Thank you for your great review! Safe travels!

5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Charlotte – United StatesDecember 29, 2024 – Verified booking
We went to Hobbiton the Lord of the rings movie set. It was absolutely stunning and everything that we hoped it would be. We then went to Rototua to see the hot spring, and art institute. They were awesome to see and very interesting and educational. We then had a dinner buffet at the Maori village. Our guide gave us great information about the culture. The performance was fun to watch, and the food was delicious. The glow worms exhibition was so beautiful. We all loved going though the caves and learning about the glow worms. The boat ride under neath the glow worms was magical.

Response from provider

December 29, 2024

I am so glad you were happy, and the experience lived up to your expectations

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Monika – PolandNovember 26, 2024 – Verified booking
The trip was amazing - the places and guides were great.

Product ID: 320753

Activity provider:
FlexiToursNZ

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