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North Island Favorites - 2 Day Small Group Tour from Auckland
2 days
Multi-Day
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Day 1: Auckland to Rotorua
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Huka Falls & Taupo! Join us on this fully guided small group tour to all the top tourist attractions in the North Island. A tour not to be missed for fantastic couple of days away.
Beginning with a pickup from your Auckland accommodation, we travel through the Waikato region, the world's most extensive dairy farming region and the site of numerous historical battles on the way to Waitomo Caves. We make a short stop at a fantastic bakery where you have the option to purchase something yummy for breakfast.
Once in Waitomo you will be guided by a direct descendant of the person that discovered the Waitomo caves over a century ago. Experience beautiful cave formations, stalagmites, stalactites, thousands of glowworms, and finally exit the underworld via a gentle glowworm grotto boat ride.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
After our Waitomo Caves exploration we make our way to Middle Earth and the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata. We stop for lunch along the way or at the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shires Rest - Hobbiton Movie Sets cafe with amazing food. Next we board one of the official big green Hobbiton buses to depart on a 2 hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide and finish your experience with a complimentary beverage at the famous The Green Dragon Inn.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
We then continue our journey to the famous geothermal wonderland of Rotorua to check into your hotel for the night. Here you can choose to either relax with free time, or join the optional Maori Cultural dinner experience and show at Tamaki Maori Village (additional cost). This is a multi award-winning experience which we highly recommend!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Rotorua to Auckland
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Day 2 begins with a 9 am pickup from your hotel, allowing you time for breakfast.
Traveling just 20 minutes south, we arrive at Wai-O-Tapu, the geothermal wonderland, ranked by Trip Advisor as one of the most surreal places on Earth. Here you will have a fully guided tour of the geothermal features on offer, including the impressive geothermal activity of Lady Knox geyser, Champagne Lake, Devils Bath, Artists Pallet and more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huka Falls Rd, Taupo, Hinuera New Zealand
Our next stop is the truly mind blowing and powerful Huka Falls, before continuing to New Zealand's largest lake - Lake Taupo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Taupo, Taupo Marina New Zealand
After some free time for lunch in Taupo we begin to make our way back to Rotorua and then Auckland, with lots of activities and interesting stories along the way. We then drop you back to your Auckland or Rotorua accommodation to finish the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Auckland to Rotorua
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Huka Falls & Taupo! Join us on this fully guided small group tour to all the top tourist attractions in the North Island. A tour not to be missed for fantastic couple of days away.
Beginning with a pickup from your Auckland accommodation, we travel through the Waikato region, the world's most extensive dairy farming region and the site of numerous historical battles on the way to Waitomo Caves. We make a short stop at a fantastic bakery where you have the option to purchase something yummy for breakfast.
Once in Waitomo you will be guided by a direct descendant of the person that discovered the Waitomo caves over a century ago. Experience beautiful cave formations, stalagmites, stalactites, thousands of glowworms, and finally exit the underworld via a gentle glowworm grotto boat ride.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
After our Waitomo Caves exploration we make our way to Middle Earth and the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata. We stop for lunch along the way or at the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shires Rest - Hobbiton Movie Sets cafe with amazing food. Next we board one of the official big green Hobbiton buses to depart on a 2 hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide and finish your experience with a complimentary beverage at the famous The Green Dragon Inn.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
We then continue our journey to the famous geothermal wonderland of Rotorua to check into your hotel for the night. Here you can choose to either relax with free time, or join the optional Maori Cultural dinner experience and show at Tamaki Maori Village (additional cost). This is a multi award-winning experience which we highly recommend!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Rotorua to Auckland
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Day 2 begins with a 9 am pickup from your hotel, allowing you time for breakfast.
Traveling just 20 minutes south, we arrive at Wai-O-Tapu, the geothermal wonderland, ranked by Trip Advisor as one of the most surreal places on Earth. Here you will have a fully guided tour of the geothermal features on offer, including the impressive geothermal activity of Lady Knox geyser, Champagne Lake, Devils Bath, Artists Pallet and more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huka Falls Rd, Taupo, Hinuera New Zealand
Our next stop is the truly mind blowing and powerful Huka Falls, before continuing to New Zealand's largest lake - Lake Taupo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Taupo, Taupo Marina New Zealand
After some free time for lunch in Taupo we begin to make our way back to Rotorua and then Auckland, with lots of activities and interesting stories along the way. We then drop you back to your Auckland or Rotorua accommodation to finish the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (select and stated hotels only)
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transport in modern, comfortable minibus
- Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
- Entry/Admission - Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Children below 5 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be rented from us for $50 per child (with 24 hours’ notice). Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
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