2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.

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‘s Included

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

All admission fees and entrance fees for activities

Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee

Non-listed activities or optional extras

What To Expect

Day 1

Auckland - Hobbiton to Rotorua

Accommodations

Overnight accommodation 3 to 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.

2 hours•Admission Included

Lake Rotorua

Stay in Rotorua overnight - visit the central area and lakefront plus other areas of interest

1.0 day(s)•Admission Not Applicable

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

3 hours 10 minutes•Admission Included

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

3 hours•Admission Included

Day 2

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

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.

1 hour•Admission Included

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2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

Pickup included

Reviews

4.61

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Kind drivers make the trip as easy as possible
drrstein,
Mar 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The 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
- Viator
5.00
We 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
- Viator
4.00
It 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
- Viator
5.00
It 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.
One of the best tour providers out there
Christy Z,
Dec 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Everything was perfectly arranged with total flexibility including reasonably priced add-ons that you can choose from depending on your schedule and destinations. The transfers were smooth and punctual, the drivers were very friendly, fun and most importantly good at what they do. Highly recommended.