2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
Overview
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48 hours
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Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up
against other people on the vehicle. We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service. We have No minimum numbers for this tour.
Check out our reviews to see what customers say about us, our vehicles and our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and are normally served in a restaurant or café.
Very occasionally Meals may be served picnic style.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats are available and supplied - included in infant fee
Minimum age is 18 years to travel without an accompanying adult
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Auckland - Hobbiton to Rotorua
Accommodations
Overnight accommodation at a 3-4 Star Hotel
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Buffet lunch. There is a wide choice plus they are well labelled to meet most dietary requirements
DINNER
Dinner
Hangi and Concert - At Tamaki or Mitai Village - Full buffet of traditional food - labeled to meet dietary needs
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hotel pickups begin from 6.25am. Start your day traveling from Auckland to Hobbiton through the Waikato region, where you will pass through dairy farms and the Hauraki Plains. On arrival at Hobbiton you will be guided through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. You will be escorted through the site while listening to fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie set was created. The Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and other structures were created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. They can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-Earth, with the finale being a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Lake Rotorua
Stay in Rotorua overnight - visit the central area and lakefront plus other areas of interest
Te Puia
On arrival in Rotorua we go to Te Puia where you have lunch followed by time to explore Te Puia on a 90 minute guided tour. Te Puia is rich in Thermal activity and also houses the Maori Arts and crafts institute where traditional carving and other Maori crafts. You also have the opportunity to visit one of the newest Kiwi Houses in Rotorua at Te Puia and is part of the Kiwi Breeding programme
Evening Concert and Hangi ( traditional meal - Mitai Tours will collect you from your accomodation ) and take you back again after your evening meal and enertainment
Free morning for a possible extra activity Waitomo Caves on the afternoon and Return to Auckland
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Continental breakfast supplied at your hotel
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Please note, lunch is NOT included on this day. Make sure to have some food if you like before we pick you up. From Rotorua, travel to the Waitomo Caves, famous for its thousands of glow-worms. Walk into the caves, then travel a short distance on the underground river in a small boat, passing beneath a veil of glittering glow-worms and learning more about the caves' historical and geological significance. After this, you will be taken back to Auckland where your tour ends.
What‘s Included
Pickup from ALL hotels and accommodation in central Auckland.
Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have for low numbers.
Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia, Waitomo Caves + Mitai
Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
Non-listed activities or optional extras
Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
Pickup points
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Options
Twin Share Accommdation
Pickup included
Single Accommodation
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best trips I’ve ever been on
I5746VBmonicam,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome true, amazing experience and got the chance to see most highlights on mainland New Zealand. I thought I would be missing out because I didn’t go to the southern islands, but it turns out I saw the most magnificent and breathtaking views and also historical landmarks like Hobbton and the glowworm caves as well as the Maori learning centers.
AMAZING 2 day trip
Kathleen Z,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything you'll want to see - Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm caves, geyers, Maori cultural performance. Overnight stay at a very cute boutique hotel Regence of Rotorua - breakfast included. Van driver was friendly and amazing. I would highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic
April C,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic! The communication between the drivers and tour guides was excellent. Every transfer was seamless. We felt very well taken care of. This trip included so many activities and we were able to add on a tree walk on the second day! I wish we would have upgraded the hotel but ultimately it was only one night and it was safe, just old. I highly recommend this trip and would absolutely book again with this company.
Make sure you eat on the...
Tracy F,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Make sure you eat on the last day, because lunch is not provided. There are good cafes available. Drivers are very kind and knowledgeable.
A fun time.
JrnyJunkie,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Although I am not a Lord of the Rings fan and did not know much about the particular settings from the movies; I sill had a nice day here. The location is lovely and the creations are fabulous. I also enjoyed going to the Green Dragon at the end of the tour and enjoying a glass of cider.
Kind drivers make the trip as easy as possible
drrstein,,Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The two day trip was an efficient way of getting in some sights that were on our lists. The company handled all logistics and the drivers took great care of us. The sights themselves are quite touristy and honestly should not be on your bucket list. You get a much more sophisticated introduction to Maori history and culture at the Auckland memorial museum ( amazing place! Take a guided tour). If you’ve been to Yellowstone or Larsen you’ve seen better geysers. The glow worms were fabulous, but you get a max of ten minutes in the boat and I’m not sure it’s worth hours of travel. So: if like me you felt you had to do these things, this tour will get you there. But you are better off taking two days to hike or explore an area closer to where you are anyway.
Wonderful tour, awesome guides!
Linda D,,Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this tour! While 2 days went by fast, we felt we had the time to enjoy each location completely. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and coordination between the guides was smooth for the most part. We had one small transfer hiccup and was able to call the main office and get back on track quickly. We definitely recommend the 2-day tour option with the morning off in Rotorua. It allowed us to enjoy a local hot springs spa!
Worth the piece of mind
Michelle D,,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was really nice to have everything coordinated for me. Overall the tour went smoothly. I really loved Hobbiton and the Māori experiences. The pace did not feel rushed, but I still felt I got to see a lot. My only negative was with the free morning the second day. If I had known what the extra morning activities were, I would have happily booked one. It was never offered to me and I only found out from another traveler in my group. By then it was too late to book anything and it ended up costing more; plus I had to coordinate all the logistics of transfers. Better communication in this area would have made this a 5 star experience.
Entertaining, Educational, Over-all Lovely
VincentDexter G,,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience! We loved every part of the tour — Hobbiton, the geysers, the Mitai Maori Village, The Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The tour guides for each of the attractions are all so welcoming and they made sure we all had a great experience. Even the drivers we had bringing us from one place to another are all so wonderful and awesome. Definitely recommending this trip.
Highly recommended this tour and this agency
lulireichsfeld,,Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00FlexitoursNZ gave us the best service concerning our trip/tour to Rotorua. Everything worked ok and beyond the expectations. They accomplished and arranged all our requirements, so we had the best experience in this trip from Aukland to Rotorua for 2 days. If you have any doubt or inquiries, they answer the telephone and e-mails immediately. The drivers/guides, all of them, were amazing, and they drive very carefully. We visited 5 attractions, all of them wonderfull. This is really an excellent agency, and we recommend to everybody that come to NZ to get its tours.
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