3D Auckland Tour: Waitomo-Ruakuri Caves-Wai-O-Tapu-Waimangu-Maori Cultural Performance-Hobbiton

Description
This tour is jam-packed with adventures and must-sees in this region! Glowworms by the thousands, underground caves, exploding geyser, Maori culture performance and walk in the steps of Frodo Baggins. This Auckland return tour will include Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour, Ruakuri "Den of Dogs", Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village, and the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.
Brief daily overview:
Day 1 -
- Departs Auckland 6:15 am pickups from 6:05 am
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves duration 45 minutes
- Ruakuri Cave duration 2 hours
- Depart Waitomo i-Site Information center at 1:45 pm
- Arrive Rotorua 4:50 pm. Night in Rotorua (not included)
Day 2 -
- Depart Rotorua 9:15 am for Wai-O-Tapu pickups from 8:45 am
- Marvel at Lady Knox Geyser
- Self-guided tour of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland with 2 hours to explore the thermal attraction
- Self0guided tour of Waimangu Volcanic Valley (2 and a half hours)
- Arrive Rotorua 3:50 pm
- Night in Rotorua (not included)
Day 3 -
- Depart Rotorua 9:15 am for Whakarewarewa pickups from 8:45 am
- Whakarewarewa 10 am tour, 11:15 am concert, 12 pm hangi meal
- Depart Rotorua i-Site 1:20 pm (13:20) for Hobbiton
- Hobbiton Movie Set Tour duration 2 hours
- Depart Hobbiton 4:45 pm (16:45)
- Arrive Auckland 7:15 pm (19:15)
Included
Guide included
Our own 'Bringing Alive Local Legends' drivers will provide commentary during the bus/coach ride to the locations
Expert guides for Waitomo & Ruakuri Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Self-guided in Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu
Transportation included
Coach/bus
Tours
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Ruakuri Cave
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village (Cultural performance & Hangi meal)
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
All entry fees included
Excluded
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not included in the tour price. However, we are happy to assist in your accommodation booking or give you suggestions about where to stay!
Meals
Meals are not included (except Hangi lunch on day 3)
Travel insurance
Insurance not included. Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organise travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.
Know before you go
Warm waterproof clothing in Winter. Good walking shoes recommended.