GUARANTEED DEPARTURE - 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
We start our day travelling from Auckland to Hobbiton through Waikato, where you will take in the gorgeous scenery of Dairy Farms and the Hauraki Plains. On arrival at Hobbiton, you will be guided through the picturesque, 1,250-acre sheep farm w
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”.
After this tour, you will travel to Rotorua (approximately 55 minutes) to Te Puia where you will have lunch.
It is important to note that Te Puia is now introducing a fabulous new product – This is a 90 minute guided tour of the cultural and thermal areas and are not allowing unguided entry into the Reserve. There is not enough time to include the guided tour in the HF3 programme. You will get great views of the geyser and thermal valley from the restaurant and a good photo opportunity. The tour will now include a tour of other key areas of Rotorua such as the lakefront, government gardens previously not seen on the HF3 tour
Tours available from either Auckland or Rotorua
If you wish to spend time in Te Puia and join a guided tour you will need to book any of the following combinations
An overnight tour https://www.flexitoursnz.com/rotorua-tour-two-days/ Hobbiton + Rotorua Tour on one day and Waitomo only tour on a different day Hobbiton only on one day and Rotorua and Waitomo on a separate day Hobbiton and Waitomo or Spellbound at Waitomo on one day and Rotorua only on another
From there we travel to the World-renowned Waitomo Caves, The Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand holiday wish-list. The glow worm, Arachnocampa Luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. following which we return to Auckland by approximately 7:30 pm.
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 - In can be booked as a private - please ask your travel agent or Expedia to contact us for the custom price
