2-Day North Island Hobbiton & Geothermal Wonders Tour

Discover New Zealand’s North Island on this two-day small-group tour, combining world-famous attractions with cultural highlights and natural wonders. Your journey begins in Auckland, heading south through the Waikato countryside to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Here, you’ll board a boat and glide beneath thousands of sparkling glowworms. Continue on to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a two-hour guided adventure through the Shire, exploring hobbit holes, lush gardens, and enjoying a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Upon arrival at the next stop, Rotorua, you'll join a guided city highlights tour before checking into your central three-star hotel for the night.

On day two, kick things off at Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, where you can wander among bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and see the surreal colours of Champagne Lake and Devil’s Bath. From there, you'll continue south to Taupo, to visit Lake Taupo’s volcanic crater and stop to admire the powerful Huka Falls. After lunch, travel north to the Hamilton Gardens, where themed greenery transports you across cultures and centuries. The tour finishes with a scenic return drive to Auckland, with secret stops along the way.

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Inclusions

• Auckland return transfers from selected hotels
• Fully guided Waitomo glowworm caves tour
• Complete Hobbiton movie set tour
• One drink at the Green Dragon Inn
• Rotorua city highlights tour
• Bottled water and snacks
• One night accommodation in a three-star central hotel in Rotorua
• Entry to Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonderland
• Entry to Hamilton Gardens
• Taupo highlights tour

Exclusions

Time

• Please be ready at your selected pickup location 10 minutes prior to departure time.

Duration

• This experience is two days in duration.

Departure Location

• This experience includes return transfers from selected Auckland accommodation. Please advise your chosen location from the options in the "Hotel Pickup" section at the time of booking.

Hotel Pickup

• Park Hyatt 5.40am
• Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 5.40am
• Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 5.40am
• Hilton Hotel 5.45am
• M Social 5.45am
• Movenpick Hotel 5.45am
• Adina Apartment Hotel 5.45am
• Copthorne Auckland City 5.45am
• Oaks Auckland Hotel 5.45am
• Pullman Auckland 5.45am
• SO/Auckland 5.45am
• JW Marriott Auckland City 5.50am
• Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland 5.50am
• Ibis Budget Auckland Central 5.50am
• Rydges Hotel 5.50am
• Crowne Plaza 5.55am
• The Grand By SkyCity 5.55am
• SkyCity Hotel 5.55am
• Four Points by Sheraton 5.55am
• Grand Millennium Auckland 6am
• Kiwi International Hotel 6am
• Mercure Queen St 6am
• VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6am
• Cordis Auckland 6.05am
• Sebel Manukau 6.15am
• Double Tree by Hilton Karaka 6.30am

Terms And Conditions

• Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties; a moderate amount of walking is involved
• Minimum numbers apply; you will be offered an alternative or full refund if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements
• If you are visiting from a cruise ship, please be aware that the provider cannot guarantee to be back in time for cruise departures at 7.30pm or earlier
• Children aged seven years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat; you can provide your own, or one can be provided for $20 NZD with at least 24 hours notice

Cancellation Policy

• Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements