4 3-Day Experiences Worth Flying For

1.Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu and Waitomo 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,135Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu, Taupo and Waitomo in a small group of up to 12. Expect Hobbiton’s Green Dragon drink, Te Puia with buffet lunch, a Mitai cultural evening with dinner, Polynesian Spa, hotel breakfasts and a choice of returning to Auckland or finishing in Rotorua. Guides include Louisse and Maori cultural hosts.

“I had a fantastic time! I particularly loved Rotorua, and was really glad to be able to see it, particularly the Mitai evening and Waiotapu. I don't drive so this allowed me to see things I wouldn't have been able to otherwise. Everything was organised so efficiently, especially considering people in the group were doing different things. I never had to worry about anything! The drivers and guides were all so friendly and knowledgeable. It *is* a lot of money to spend for just 3 days, but considering how much was included, I don't regret it!”

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2.Private 3 Days Tour From Auckland: Hobbiton, Hamilton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $3,661Top rated

Travel privately from Auckland through Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo and Hamilton Gardens with a professional driver-guide such as Martin. Your package includes two nights in 4-star hotels, attraction tickets, WiFi, snacks, bottled water and hotel transfers. The route can be adjusted, though the full schedule is busy.

“This was a wonderful way for us to discover New Zealand North Island. Martin was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was always on time. Never made us feel rushed. We loved sitting back and letting someone else worry about driving and parking etc. We had such a great time. And he tolerated my husband's jokes.”

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3.3-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $915Best value

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo with a driver-guide and small group of up to 14. You’ll tour the film set, watch Pohutu Geyser and boiling mud, attend a Maori cultural performance, and take a boat through the Glowworm Grotto. Two nights in Rotorua and listed admissions are included.

“We had a flawless 3day trip and saw everything we wanted to see. Our guide Chris on the way there was so knowledgeable and funny telling us everything we would be doing on the way. At Hobiton it was just a marvelous tour, Ty Read more”

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4.3 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,343

Travel from Auckland to Waitomo, Rotorua, Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu, and Waimangu over three days. You get two Rotorua hotel nights, guided visits, Māori cultural events, selected meals, attraction admission, and return transport to Auckland. The group can reach 45 people, so expect a social, carefully timed trip rather than a private tour.

“It was a great experience! Waitamo cave and the geothermal region of Rotorua are very unique and impressive. Hobbiton is a very cool experience, not only for huge fans of the Lord of the Rings. Everything was perfectly organized, every pickuRead more”

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