TOURS WITH AN EXPERIENCE

Tour Summary

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Plan an adventure out of the city with our top escapes from Auckland. There are so many amazing things to do in Auckland but if you have a few extra days, it’s also the perfect time for exploring other areas of the North Island. There is an array of scenic landscapes and rugged coastlines lying just outside the city, waiting for you as we start moving outside the city. Be captivated by thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat in the world-famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves and walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.

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Itinerary At a Glance

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• Day 1: Waitomo Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience (incl. BBQ Buffet Lunch). Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

• Day 2: Rotorua City Highlights & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (incl. BBQ Buffet Lunch) and return to Auckland.

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Tour Highlights

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• Escape to the king country of Waikato region.

• Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves.

• Leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.

• Explore the time in a landscape of steaming thermal wonderland.

• Wander through Hobbit holes built for the films and Bagshot Row.

• Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.

• Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges.

• Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes.

Journey Inclusions

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• Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.

• Pick up and drop off from Auckland.

• Refreshments and water on board.

• Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus.

• A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.

• Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.

• Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.

• Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.

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Tour Inclusions

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• Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave.

• Admission to boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

• Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience at the Waitomo Ruakuri Cave.

• Admission to BBQ buffet lunch at Waitomo Homestead.

• Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa (Entry not included).

• Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set (incl. BBQ Buffet Lunch).

• Complimentary Hobbiton beverages - Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark beer.