3D: Northern Explorer Train from Auckland to Wellington:Waitomo Caves-Maori Cultural Tour-Hobbiton

Description

Are you in Auckland and heading to Wellington? Why not make it into a memorable tour you'll cherish for life! This tour will take you through some of New Zealand's most scenic routes with a few stops along the way to visit key destinations in the North Island. You will see the natural wonder Waitomo Glowworm Caves, experience Maori culture in Whakarewarewa and walk through the famous Hobbiton. 

If you have a day or two to spare you have the option to stop over at Ohakune to go skiing (winter) or at the National Park to do the Tongariro Crossing or travel on the fabulous new SkyWaka at Whakapapa on Mount Ruapehu. 

Brief daily overview:

Day 1 - 

  • Northern Explorer train from Auckland to Otorohanga (departure 07:45 am)
  • Depart Otorohanga 11:00 am [pickup by Headfirst Travel bus]
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves duration 45 minutes
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour duration 2 hours
  • Finish in Rotorua (accommodation not included)

Day 2 - 

  • Departs Rotorua 09:15 am 
  • Visit Whakarewarewa for a Maori cultural tour including a huge Hangi lunch
  • Free time in Rotorua

Day 3 - 

  • Take the Northern Explorer train (departure 10:55 am) to your final destination Wellington 
  • Arrive Wellington approximately 06:25 pm (18:25) 

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 Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. 

Self-guided Northern Explorer train ride

Transportation included

Northern Explorer train (tickets included)

Coach/bus 

Tours

Northern Explorer scenic train ride

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

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

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.

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