2D:Northern Explorer Train Wellington to Otorohanga: Waitomo Cave Combo-Hobbiton Movie Tour-Auckland
Description
Experience the extremes of New Zealand’s scenery from inside a railway carriage, visit the famous glowworms in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and walk the Ruakuri Caves, and enjoy a 2-hour Movie Set Tour of Hobbiton! This wonderful 2-day tour with start in Wellington, finish Auckland will take you to some of North Island's most fantastic destinations. 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 (summer) or travel on the fabulous new SkyWaka at Whakapapa on Mount Ruapehu on the first stretch from Wellington to Otorohanga.
Brief daily overview
Day 1 -
- Departs Wellington Railway Station at 7:55 am
- Stay the night in Otorohanga (accommodation not included)
Day 2 -
- Departs Otorohanga 8:35 am
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves duration 45 minutes
- Ruakuri Cave duration 2 hours
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour 2 hours
- 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 Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Self-guided Northern Explorer train ride
Transportation included
Northern Explorer train (tickets included)
Modern coach/bus
Tours
Northern Explorer scenic train ride
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Ruakuri Cave
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.