2 Great Days from Auckland to Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton! Self-Drive Tour and Shore Excursion

Included within this tour:

• Personal Guided Private Tour
  
• Entry Fees:
  • Cave World Waitomo
  • Rotorua Treewalk (night or day walk)
  • Te Puia Maori Experience & Geothermal Wonderland
  • Hobbiton Movie-Set
• Accommodation: handpicked 4 Star Hotel or Boutique Lodge, incl. breakfast
• Guiding: Licensed Driver Guide, at Hobbiton and Caveworld a specialist Guide
• Commentary: English or German (other languages on request)
• Transportation: Depending on size of group and type of tour in SUV, 4WD, Limousine, Van (Hybrid Vehicle on request)
• Pick-up/Drop-off: Selected Auckland City Hotels / Cruise Terminal / Meeting Point
• Start of Tour: From 8:30 – can be modified according to your timetable / cruise ship schedule
• Duration: 2 Days
• Not included: Meals, Personal Expenses

• Escape the crowds and tour buses with a Footwhistle Glowworm Tour. The tour includes some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Waitomo, and the  intimate small-group cave tour, for many is the highlight of their time in New Zealand.Enjoy a 3.5km courtesy scenic shuttle to our cave while your experienced guide reveals the rich history of Waitomo. Then, take a short walk through breath taking New Zealand native forest past waterfalls to the cave entrance.

There, you will walk down into the cave through a natural chasm. The scene is set for an intimate cave experience, the solar powered lights are kept low so you can appreciate the magnificent glowworm displays at their best, only inches away. Around a corner lie the bones of one of New Zealand’s lost treasures, the ancient Moa.

The soothing sound of Footwhistle cave stream flows in the darkness below. Stunning formations are around every corner. Be sure to bring your camera as you will be able to take photos and your guide will also be able to help you out with the best camera settings to get your best holiday pic. Complete the tour by enjoying a complimentary Kawakawa tea whilst you relax in our ponga hut nestled in native forest and surrounds. We drive further on to New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage and geothermal bounty in Rotorua. After settling into your accommodation we will explore New Zealand’s longest Treetop Walk.

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  We visit Te Puia where you can experience Zealand’s Maori culture and geothermal wonders. Te Puia spans 70 hectares within the historic Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, on the edge of Rotorua. Come face to face with Pōhutu Geyser, jumping mudpools, and live kiwi birds; watch master carvers and weavers at work, and hear the Te Puia guides share stories passed down from their ancestors. Experience a Pōwhiri, the traditional Māori welcoming ceremony. At Te Puia the concerts and cultural performances will not just move and entertain you, but enable you to ‘get inside’ our fascinating culture. Surrounded by the beautiful carvings of Maori ancestors, you will experience entertaining stories told through song and dance, with plenty of surprises thrown in.

• We experience the Redwoods Treewalk, a 600-metre long, eco-tourism walk in the heart of Rotorua’s Redwood Forest. Consisting of a series of 23 suspension bridges, traversing 22 majestic Redwood trees that are more than 120-years-old. The height of the walkway ranges between 6 m and 20 m, allowing an elevated view of the forest below. Redwoods Nightlights features 30 lanterns designed by world-renowned designer and sustainability champion, David Trubridge. In addition to the lanterns, some of which are up to 2.5 m tall, there are more than 40 colour spotlights which transform the walk into a magical wonderland. We take a scenic drive from Rotorua into the rolling green hills of the Waikato district, with scenic stops for amazing photo opportunities while wee make our way to Hobbiton.

Heading back to Auckland the City of Sails via Bombay Hills after two great days on a magical journey.