Auckland-Waikato-Rotorua-Taupo-Mt Maunganui- Coromandel Peninsula

(6 Days)

From Auckland: Shakespear Regional Park, Mount Eden, Auckland Botanic Gardens, Hobbiton Movie Set Tours, Rotorua Agrodome Farm, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Mount Maunganui, Coromandel Peninsula

 Highlights:

• Walk through an amazing native forest sanctuary, marvel at stunning landscapes of Shakespear Regional Park, see flocks of sheep on the grassy rolling hills overlooking the deep blue ocean with distant views of Auckland. (Duration: approx. 2 Hours)

• Enjoy city sightseeing, 360-degree fantastic views from Mount Eden which is the highest volcanic peak in mainland Auckland (Duration: approx. 1.5 Hours)

• Explore the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens that will delight, inspire, entertain and relax your senses. (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)

• Travel through the beautiful, lush Waikato farming region and perhaps take a few photos with the local farm animals

• Take a guided tour (English) of Hobbiton, including a complementary drink at the Green Dragon Inn (Duration: approx. 2.5 Hours)

• Marvel at the amazing farm show including sheep shearing and sheep dogs, and enjoy an entertaining farm tour (Duration: approx. 2.5 Hours)

• Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt and explore the famous and surreal Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (Duration: approx. 2 Hours)

• Visit the majestic Huka Falls, and marvel at the power of nature and crystal clear blue water (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)

• Take a walk along the scenic lakeside of Taupo and take some photos at the iconic LOVE TAUPO sign (Duration: approx. 30min)

• Choose from a range of activities on the picturesque Lake Taupo, such jet boating , cruising, sail-boating, jet skiing, kayaking, helicopter rides, bungy, bungy swing, hot spring spa, etc. (time dependant)

• Experience one of the best beaches in New Zealand - Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach (a white sand surfing beach). Take the summit track to the top of Mount Maunganui (an extinct volcano) and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views which span the entire length of the Bay of Plenty (Duration: approx. 3 Hours)

• Discover Coromandel Peninsula, explore the dramatic coastline, embark on an exhilarating boat tour to the world-famous Cathedral Cove, be mesmerised by the huge sea cave, bath in the naturally-heated waters at Hot Water Beach, discover towns of the Coromandel, like Whitianga, Whangamata, Tairua, Pauanui, Coromandel Town, and Thames (Duration: approx. 2 Days)

• Stop at a few surprise scenic spots along the way

Includes

✔All transport, hotel or airport pickup and drop-off

✔Bottled Water

✔Children Car Seats (Boosters)

Excludes

✗Entry Tickets

✗Meals 

✗Accommodation

Note: Any unlisted activities can be added or customized if time permits.

Itinerary Description

Day1

Morning: Pick up from Hotel/Airport

10.00am: Shakespear Regional Park

12.20pm: Lunch

2.00pm: Mount Eden

3.20pm: Auckland Botanic Gardens

Around 6.15pm: Hotel drop-off in Hamilton

Day2

8.30am: Leave hotel for Hobbiton Movie Set

9.40am: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (2.5 hours)

12.20pm: Lunch at The Shire's Rest Cafe

2.30pm: Rotorua Agrodome Farm (2.5 hours)

Around 5.20pm: Hotel drop-off in Rotorua

Day3

Morning: Rotorua Government Gardens

9.50am: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

1.00pm: Lunch at Lake Taupo

After lunch: Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and some activities if you want and time permits

Day4

Morning: Leave hotel in Taupo for Mount Maunganui

11.30am: Lunch beside Mount Maunganui beach

Spend the whole afternoon relaxing at Mount Maunganui & Beaches

5.30pm: Dinner

After dinner: Hotel drop-off at Mount Maunganui

Day5

9.00am: Leave hotel for Coromandel Peninsula

10.40am: Arrive in Whangamata

Then travel along the coastline, stop for photos at beautiful places and stay the night not far from Hot Water Beach

Day6

9.00am: Leave hotel and continue to travel in Coromandel Peninsula

12.30: Lunch

3pm-4pm: From Thames to your drop-off destination