# 5-Day Northern Classic Tour from Auckland: Waitomo Caves | Rotorua | Hobbiton Movie Set | 4-star Accommodation | Flexible Independent Travel

Tour in OC — Auckland → Auckland.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: OC
- Route: Auckland → Auckland
- Duration: 5.00 day
- Price from: $1,947.48
- Rating: 4.90 / 5 (6 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 10396

## Summary

• Flexible Independent Travel • Embark on a captivating journey through New Zealand's North Island • Departing from Auckland, head to the enchanting Waitomo Caves, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the underground • Continue to Rotorua, famous for its geothermal wonders and Māori heritage, where you can witness the geysers and bubbling mud pools at Te Puia and enjoy a cultural evening at Te Pā Tū, featuring storytelling, cuisine, and traditions • On your return to Auckland, step into Middle-earth with a visit to Hobbiton, explore the iconic film set, wander through the Shire, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn

## Categories

Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Auckland

【Private Transfer from the Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation】 You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to your accommodation. 【Welcome to Auckland】 Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland, or Tāmaki Makaurau in Māori, New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails" and its largest metropolitan area. Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, Auckland has something for everyone. Surrounded by native bush, rainforests, and pristine beaches, it's a paradise for both adventurers and city explorers. Explore world-class museums and galleries in the city centre, or unwind in the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase the country's unique flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront and indulge in fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For a breathtaking view, head up the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, for panoramic vistas of the city and its scenic islands.

### Day 2: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua

【Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Tour and Te Puia - Lunch Included】 Travel from Auckland and visit Waitomo Caves on the way to Rotorua. This tour covers the most iconic destinations in the Northern island. You will visit Rotorua which is famous both for its thermal activity and its rich Māori Heritage. In addition, you will enjoy a guided tour in the world-renowned Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and geothermal wonderland Te Puia. Your tour will finish in Rotorua. 【Rotorua】 Explore Rotorua, a geothermal, adventure, and cultural wonderland. Witness steam rising from the road, bubbling pools along the lake, and the distinct scent of sulfur. Rich in Māori culture, Rotorua offers outdoor adventures like the Redwoods treetop walk, where you might spot native birds, or the Blue Lake Walk and Kuirau Park with its bubbling mud pools. Visit private thermal reserves like Te Puia and Wai-O-Tapu, and discover nature at the Agrodome and National Kiwi Hatchery. Experience Māori culture with an evening at Te Pā Tū or visit Ohinemutu village. For dining, head to Eat Street, a vibrant hub of eateries. Relax with a spa treatment, as Rotorua is also known for its wellness experiences. Whether you seek adventure, culture, or relaxation, Rotorua has it all.

### Day 3: Rotorua

【Eco Thermal Park Tour】 See it all, the ultimate volcanic and geothermal Rotorua Tour. Learn about the huge colourful hot springs, erupting geysers and active boiling mud pools, spectacular volcanoes and lush native forest. All on a fully guided 1/2 day tour in Rotorua. You'll travel through forestry and farmland to NZ's largest boiling mud pool and a series of colourful hot springs at Wai-o-tapu. Then see the Lady Knox geyser erupt. Next a short drive to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley where your guide will explain the Mt Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush-covered, geothermal park. 【Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included】 New Zealand's Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, presenting Te Pā Tū. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pa (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

### Day 4: Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set - Auckland

【Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Movie Set】 Departing from Rotorua in the morning, this journey takes you through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Upon arrival at Shire's Rest, your Hobbiton tour begins. You'll explore 44 hobbit holes, the Mill, the double arch bridge, the Party Tree, and visit the Green Dragon Inn, where a complimentary drink (beer, cider, or ginger ale) awaits. Don't miss the chance to take a photo at the door of Bilbo's house, Bag End, with stunning views of Hobbiton and the hills beyond. After the Hobbiton tour, enjoy lunch at Shire's Rest or in the marquee next to the Green Dragon Inn. Following lunch, you'll have timefor shopping before continuing your journey north through the scenic Waikato dairy farms and over the Bombay Hills. Upon arrival in Auckland, you'll be transferred to your accommodation.

### Day 5: Auckland

【Private Transfer from your Auckland Accommodation to the Auckland Airport】 You will be met at your accommodation by the driver and transferred to the airport.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105250704-waitomo-rotorua-and-hobbiton-uncovered-tour-from-auckland-5-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951