Discover the best of the North Island on a small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton, Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, and Waitomo Caves. Explore Middle-earth, marvel at glowworms and enjoy a delicious lunch at Te Puia in Rotorua.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 13 hours
- Starting time 6:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set (free time)
Hobbiton Movie Set (guided tour, walk)
Te Puia (lunch)
Te Puia (walk)
Waitomo Caves (guided tour, walk)
Auckland
- Experience 3 top North Island destinations in one day on an all encompassing tour
- Discover the magic of Middle-earth on an official 2-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Visit Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute to see geothermal geysers, the iconic kiwi bird, and enjoy a delicious lunch
- Marvel at Waitomo Caves as you ride underneath glittering glowworms on the included boat ride
- Benefit from local guides and the personalised service of a small group tour
- Enjoy an unforgettable tour follows a route that minimizes travel time to maximize discovery
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transport in a small air-conditioned coach
- Experienced driver/guide
- Entry and 2 hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Entry and lunch at Te Puia in Rotorua, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Entry and 45 minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Morning and afternoon tea (available to purchase)
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
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Prepare for the activity
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 Hobbiton Movie Set Tour requires reasonable mobility, please advise when booking you have any mobility issues
- Shuttle pickups from outside Auckland city centre can be arranged on request for an additional charge
- If you prefer more time in Rotorua, you might like to consider an overnight tour option
- 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
- Guaranteed departure - tours are not canceled if there are low numbers