5 days | 4 nights
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Thermal Wonder – SD
Adventure to a wonderland of volcanic landmarks, luminescent glowworms, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and a wealth of Maori culture.
This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for.
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – HOBBITON – ROTORUA – AUCKLAND
5 days / 4 nights
Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland
Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else. Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)
Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
Waimangu Geothermal Valley
Redwoods Nightlights
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Skyline Gondola Ride
Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools by Jet Boat
DAY 4
Rotorua - Auckland
Choose to spend the morning further exploring around the lakes and forests of Rotorua or depart for Auckland to spend the afternoon in the city or out on the harbour. Overnight: Auckland
Rotorua - Auckland: 228km (approx 3hrs)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
Waiheke Island Explorer
All Blacks Experience
Weta Workshop Unleashed Experience
Arrangements conclude today the return of your rental car to Auckland Airport.
Please Note
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24 hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location.
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