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2 Day Tour Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo
(26) Reviews
Matamata
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Solo travellers will be required to pay a Solo Surcharge for Accommodation (+$150 NZD)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo & Hamilton Gardens Tour, this small group, fully guided tour combines all the most popular attractions in the North Island into one non rushed trip, with the time and options to add extra activities if you choose.
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Highlights: - Hobbiton Movie Set - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Rotorua Highlights & Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland - Taupo Highlights & Huka Falls - Hamilton Gardens
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fully guided small group tour
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Entry to Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Wai O Tapu & Hamilton Gardens
Lunch & Dinner
2 Day Tour Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo
(26) Reviews
Matamata
About
Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo & Hamilton Gardens Tour, this small group, fully guided tour combines all the most popular attractions in the North Island into one non rushed trip, with the time and options to add extra activities if you choose.
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Highlights: - Hobbiton Movie Set - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Rotorua Highlights & Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland - Taupo Highlights & Huka Falls - Hamilton Gardens
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fully guided small group tour
Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
Entry to Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Wai O Tapu & Hamilton Gardens
Exiting Auckland we drive south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering stunning scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains and several farm animals along the way. After learning about some local history we stop in the idyllic little town of Pirongia for a quick coffee break. Continuing our adventure we pass through Otorohanga “The Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”. See all things Kiwi in this unique and charming town.
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Waitomo Caves
Arriving at our first feature attractions you will be guided through the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different cave formations, including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. Board your boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller.
45 minutes
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Hobbiton Movie Set
Arriving at our second feature attraction, Hobbiton, you will have time to buy lunch before boarding one of the big green Hobbiton buses. You then depart on a two 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 step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Tirau
Continuing our adventure we depart for Rotorua and pass through Tirau, famously dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings, this town never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the main highlights on the way through.
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Rotorua
To complete the formal part of the tours first day we arrive in Rotorua and do a quick guided driving tour, seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. We then drop you off at your hotels to check in for the night however your day does not have to finish there. We recommend adding the optional extra Maori cultural evening experience and Traditional Hangi Buffet Dinner to enjoy the complete your Rotorua experience.
