Price pp from:

$1,700
Hobbiton hobbit house entrance with round yellow door surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery under a blue sky. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Māori Culture

Hobbiton & Māori Heritage Escape

Auckland

Auckland

3 days, 2 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $1,700 pp

Trip overview

Journey from the urban bustle of Auckland into the heart of New Zealand’s cultural and cinematic landscapes. After marveling at Waitomo’s subterranean magic and Rotorua’s explosive geothermal wonders at Te Puia, you’ll find rejuvenation in the therapeutic mud baths of Hell’s Gate and tradition at a seasonal Te Pā Tū forest feast. Your adventure concludes with an exclusive exploration of the Shire, where the rolling hills of Matamata bring Middle-earth to life before your return to the city. 

While this itinerary serves as a great starting point, we invite you to connect with our travel specialists, who can help tailor these experiences into a larger New Zealand journey personalised to your interests.

Trip highlights & inclusions

3 days / 2 nights
2 lunches

Auckland

Auckland

Motels
  • Auckland to Rotorua with Waitomo Caves & Te Puia - Lunch Included
  • Hells Gate Experience (Geothermal Walk, Mud Bath, Sulphur Spas)
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

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Price pp from

$1,700

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Trip itinerary

Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Tour and Te Puia with FlexiTours - Lunch Included

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua and visit the famous Waitomo Caves along the way. This tour showcases some of the most iconic destinations on North Island. Discover Rotorua, renowned for its geothermal activity and rich Māori heritage. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and explore the geothermal wonderland of Te Puia. Your journey concludes in Rotorua.

People in a boat inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave with glowing blue lights on the cave ceiling. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Bright bedroom with king bed, armchair, balcony door, and natural sunlight. Credit: Silver Fern Suites & Spa
Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Trip highlights

People in a boat inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave with glowing blue lights on the cave ceiling. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Auckland to Rotorua with Waitomo Caves & Te Puia - Lunch Included

Happy couple covered in mud enjoying a mud bath outdoors, smiling and having fun. Credit: Hell's Gate

Hells Gate Experience (Geothermal Walk, Mud Bath, Sulphur Spas)

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting. Credit: Te Pa Tu

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

View through a round hobbit door opening to a garden and hills at sunset Credit: Entrada - Gray Line / Great Sights

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua to Auckland

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