Hobbiton-Rotorua-Waiotapu-Taupo-Waitomo- Hamilton
(3-Day Tour)
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour+Lunch Combo, Mitai Maori Village, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Hamilton Gardens and more…
Highlights:
• Take a guided tour (English) of Hobbiton, explore the interior of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row, have a complementary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a festive buffet style lunch at the Party Marquee (Duration: approx. 3 Hours)
• Enjoy the Mitai Maori cultural evening and buffet dinner (Duration: approx. 3 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)
• Enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Caves, and admire thousands of glow worms above your head while cruising on a glow-worm grotto boat (Duration: approx. 45min)
• Explore the Hamilton Gardens for a unique cultural and botanical experience (Duration: approx. 1.5 Hours)
• Travel through the beautiful, lush Waikato farming region and perhaps take a few photos with the local farm animals
• 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
Any unlisted activities can be customized if time permits.
Itinerary Description
Day1
Morning: Pick up from Hotel/Airport
11.40am: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Lunch Combo (Duration: approx. 3 hours)
Note: Please report to The Shire's Rest ticketing centre no later than 20 minutes before your tour is due to depart. This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended.
4.00pm: Some surprise scenic spots if time permits
5.00pm: Hotel drop-off
6:30pm: Mitai Maori Village, including buffet dinner (3 hours)
Note: the village provides hotel pickup and drop-off from Rotorua (subject to availability)
Day2
Morning: Rotorua Government Gardens
10.00am: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
1.00pm: Lunch at Lake Taupo
After lunch: Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and some activities of your choice eg Jet-Skiing, Bungy, Fishing etc
Day 3
9:00am Leave hotel in Taupo for Waitomo Glow worm Caves
11.00am Quick lunch if required in Otorohanga - Home of Kiwiana (NZ Stuff)
12:00pm Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour starts (need to arrive there at least 30 min earlier)
2:00pm Hamilton Gardens (with electronically guided tour)
3.30pm Then take you to your drop-off destination
Note: It is possible to stop in Otorohanga to see Kiwi Birds if you forgo lunch
Auckland (or Hamilton)-Northland
(3-Day Tour)
From Auckland (or Hamilton or anywhere on the way): Shakespear Regional Park, Orewa Beach, Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour (Seasonal, weather dependant, subject to availability), Paihia, Activities & Tours in Bay of Islands, Maitai Bay, Cable Bay, Mangonui Fish Shop, Some Scenic Stops on the Way..
Highlights:
• Walk through an amazing native forest sanctuary, marvel at stunning landscapes of Shakespear Regional Park, see flocks of sheep on the grassy rolling farmlands overlooking the deep blue ocean with distant views of Auckland (Duration: approx. 2 Hours)
• Enjoy a delicious lunch beside the beautiful Orewa Beach (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
• Snorkel at Goat Island in the company of a passionate instructor. Marvel at beautiful fish and marine life in shallow waters (Duration: approx. 2.5 Hours) (Subject to availability)
• Take a short scenic walk at the Paihia Wharf, and enjoy quality food while admiring stunning views (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
• Discover the Bay of Islands, and enjoy the wide range of activities and attractions available in the area. Please note: Pre-booking your activities is essential especially in summer. (Duration: 1 Day)
• Bask in the beauty of Northland, swim in the clear blue crystal water of Maitai Bay or simply relax on the soft white sand beach, enjoy the breathtaking coastal views of cable bay (Duration: approx. 3.5 Hours)
• Stop at the historic fishing village Mangonui, eat locally caught fish at the world famous Mangonui Fish Shop built over the water, and enjoy the extensive views of the peaceful harbour (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
• 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
✗Admission Tickets
✗Meals
✗Accommodation
Any unlisted activities can be customized if time permits.
Itinerary Description
Day1
Morning: Pick up from Hotel/Airport
10.00am Shakespear Regional Park (Duration: approx. 2 Hours)
12.30pm Orewa Beach (Lunch) (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
Note: If you choose to do Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour, the above itinerary may be adjusted, depends on what time the snorkeling tour starts (Duration: approx. 2.5 Hours) .
5.00pm Paihia Wharf (Dinner) (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
Day2
The whole day is about activities & tours in Bay of Islands, depends on what you have booked. The driver will take you to the start location if it’s too far to walk and then pick you up at the end of the day if necessary.
Day3
8.30am hotel pickup
10.30am Mitai Bay (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
12.00pm Cable Bay (Duration: approx. 20min)
12.30pm Mangonui Fish Shop (Lunch) (Duration: approx. 1 Hour)
1.30pm Back to Auckland or Hamilton drop-off place
Note: Because it’s a long way back (4-6 hours, depends on the drop-off place), the driver will stop at a few places for rest and sight-seeing.