Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Weekender
Set off on a memorable two-day adventure from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo. Begin your journey with a visit to the enchanting Waitomo Caves, renowned for their magical glowworms. Continue to Rotorua to experience authentic Māori culture, featuring a traditional welcome ceremony, captivating performances, and a delicious Hangi dinner. The following morning, explore the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, where you'll tour the charming Shire as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Wrap up your visit with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before returning to Auckland.
Independent Tours
This suggested tour costs from NZD$1,470 per person (twin share, low season)
Starts in Auckland, finishes in Auckland
2 days/1 nights
Hotel 3 star
Customisable? YES
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At a glance - Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Weekender
Day 1: Enjoy the scenery from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo, experience Te Pa Tu in the evening
Accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua
Day 2: Embrace the magic of Hobbiton, then return to Auckland
Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, stopping at the iconic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves along the way. Enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Glowworm Caves, where you'll glide by boat through a magical grotto illuminated by thousands of tiny glowworms. This tour showcases some of the North Island's most iconic destinations, including Rotorua, renowned for its geothermal wonders and rich Māori heritage. Your unforgettable journey concludes in Rotorua.
New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, presenting Te Pā Tū. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Your accommodation: Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua boasts a location that is second-to-none, right on the shores of beautiful Lake Rotorua. Adjacent to the world-famous Polynesian Spa complex and just a short stroll to all the attractions in Rotorua.
Departing from Rotorua in the morning, this is a wonderful way to get to Auckland and includes a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films. On arrival at Shire's Rest, you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. You will get to see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree and visit the Green Dragon Inn. At this stunning location, you can take a photo at the door of Bilbo's house, Bag End and look out over the whole of Hobbiton to the hills in the distance.
Following the Hobbiton tour, enjoy lunch at either Shire's Rest or in the marquee beside the Green Dragon Inn. After lunch, there is time for some shopping before you leave to drive north through lush Waikato dairy farms and over the Bombay Hills arriving in Auckland where you will be transferred to your inner-city accommodation.
Bid farewell to New Zealand, taking with you unforgettable memories of its breathtaking landscapes and incredible adventures. In Maori, it is said mā te wā, which is not goodbye, it is see you soon!
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Jun 19, 2025
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