Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo & Hamilton Gardens Tour, this small group,
fully guided tour combines all the most popular attractions in the North
Island into one non rushed trip, with the time and options to add extra
activities if you choose. Led by our famously passionate tour guides,
notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich
background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with
extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Highlights:

• Hobbiton Movie Set
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Rotorua Highlights & Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
• Taupo Highlights & Huka Falls
• Hamilton Gardens

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Itinerary:**

Day One

1. ** Auckland - Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest
city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for
your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s
top highlights.

2. Waikato – Exiting Auckland we drive south through the
stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world,
encountering stunning scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities,
beautiful mountains and several farm animals along the way. After learning
about some local history we stop in the idyllic little town of Pirongia for a
quick coffee break. Continuing our adventure we pass through Otorohanga “The
Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”. See all things Kiwi in this unique and
charming town.

3. ** Waitomo Caves – Arriving at our first feature attractions
you will be guided through the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different
cave formations, including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before
descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. Board your
boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling
above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
are a must see for any traveller.

4. Big Bird – On our way to our next destination, Hobbiton
Movie Set, we stop outside Big Bird to see and meet some of our local friendly
animals. These guys know our guides well and even though we do not have time
to go inside the park, the friendly animal will often come to the fences for a
photo or two, thrilling guests.

5. Hobbiton Movie Set – Arriving at our second feature
attraction, Hobbiton, you will have time to buy lunch before boarding one of
the big green Hobbiton buses. You then depart on a two hour fully guided tour
of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide, to
ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush
pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the
secrets and stories about the making of the movies and enjoy a cold
complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘ The Green Dragon Inn’.

6. ** Tirau – Continuing our adventure we depart for Rotorua and
pass through Tirau, famously dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World'
because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings, this town
never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the
main highlights on the way through.

7. Rotorua Highlights** - To complete the formal part of the
tours first day we arrive in Rotorua and do a quick guided driving tour,
seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua
Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths. We
then drop you off at your hotel (NOT INCLUDED in the tour price)

Day Two

1. ** Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland – Starting day two of with
a bang, we head straight to Wai-O-Tapu to view the eruption of the Lady Knox
Geyser before experiencing a fully guided tour of Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal
Wonderland. Considered one of the most surreal places on earth, here you will
see the famous Champagne Lake, Devil's Bath, local mud-pools,geothermal
craters and other geothermal wonders. The colours and activity will take your
breath away.

2. ** Taupo - Our journey south continues towards Taupo, New
Zealand’s largest lake that is not really a lake but a giant volcanic crater
responsible for one of the largest eruptions ever recorded. Here you will have
time to buy some lunch before receiving a Taupo highlights tour and learn
local interesting facts.

3. ** Huka Falls –** Beginning our journey north again we will stop at
Huka Falls, one of New Zealand’s most popular and beautiful waterfalls.

* *4. Hamilton Gardens - In the fastest growing city in New Zealand,
Hamilton, explore the unexpected delights at Hamilton Gardens, where 18
Enclosed Gardens transport you through diverse cultures and times.

5. ** Auckland –** Sadly we must continue north towards your tour end
point, but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland
with secret stops along the way.

Inclusions:

• Small Group Tour

  
  

• Fully Guided

  
  

• Entry Tickets (stated activities only)

  
  

• Bottled Water

  
  

• Snacks

  
  

Optional Extras:

• One-way option from Auckland to Rotorua (selected days only)
• One-way option from Rotorua to Auckland (selected days only)

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at
Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it’s our small groups, guides, the journey and the
little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings,
specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other
pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.