4 Day Auckland, Rotorua, Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Exclusive Private Tour

Day 1: Auckland Arrival

Stop At: Auckland, Auckland, North Island
You will be welcomed to NZ by one of our friendly guides and ‘The Road Trip’ begins. Begin your adventure with a cruise around the city. Sights could include a visit to one of Auckland’s inner city beaches, Mission Bay where it is possible to see stunning Pohutukawa trees. The trip could also take in sights such as Mt Eden, a stunning viewpoint and one of Auckland’s most famous volcanic craters, and perhaps a gander at one of The Road Trip’s favourite look out spots that boasts great views of both Rangitoto Island and Waiheke Island. This afternoon you can take a trip to the top of the Auckland Skytower and view the City of Sails from above. We will enjoy a fantastic dinner together at the Sugar Club Restaurant and get excited for the trip ahead.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star option CityLife Auckland (or Similar)

Day 2: Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton

Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
228 km, 3 hours driving

Today you farewell the ‘City of Sails’ and head south to Rotorua; a hot spot for Maori culture and thermal activity. En route you will visit Hobbiton and The Shire’s Rest, the only remaining film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies (included activity). Arrive in Rotorua in the afternoon and perhaps take a city tour featuring Kuirau Park mud pool reserve and view the stunning government gardens and lakefront. This afternoon/evening you could experience a relaxing soak in the thermal waters of the famous Polynesian Spa (optional – extra cost).

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4 star option- Novotel Lakeside Rotorua (or similar)

Day 3: Rotorua

Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
This morning you will take a three hour guided 4WD Trip near Lake Rotoiti, which includes a visit to a marae, amazing scenery, storytelling and song from a local Māori guide. The rest of the afternoon is free to spend at your leisure, Options include: Rotorua Gondola and Luge, a trip to Rotorua Agrodome to experience zorbing, a visit to a kiwifruit farm, a trip to The Buried Village of Te Wairoa or a walk through the redwood forest. This afternoon This you will explore Te Puia to experience mud pools and geysers and visit the Maori Weaving School and Kiwi House. This is a chance to see our national bird up close. Following this you will enjoy a traditional Maori dinner (Hangi) and see a cultural performance (Te Puia entry, dinner and show included).
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 Star Option- Novotel Lakeside Rotorua (or similar)

Day 4: Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Caves + Departure

Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
245 km, 3 hours driving

Your first stop for the day is Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - a Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity. You will see New Zealand’s largest thermal mud pool, sinter terraces and stunning hot and cold pools of many different colours (included activity). Following this you drive north to Waitomo, New Zealand’s most extensive underground caving network. Here you will take a guided tour through the spectacular Caves and see the impressive glow-worms that light up the cave roof (included activity). Following this you will farewell your guide.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

Departure Point :

Auckland Airport, Ray Emery Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up location is flexible and can be decided during the reservations process later.Airports

• Auckland Airport, Ray Emery Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Ports

• Level 1, Ports of Auckland Building/1 Sunderland St, Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Departure Time :

8:30 AM

Return Detail :

Returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup :

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.