Top North Island Bus Tours - page 7

Experience all that the Hobbiton Movie Set has to offer free of time pressures on this full-day tour. Learn how “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” were created, and see one of the few film sets maintained long after shooting has finished. This tour is great for both diehard fans and those who just want to enjoy a unique day out. The tour departs from Tauranga.

Enjoy two North Island highlights on an easy day trip from Auckland. Avoid the hassle of self driving or taking public transport when you join a fully guided small-group tour. Tickets to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves are included. Participate in guided tours of both attractions and enjoy a sit-down lunch with free choice from a set menu.

Visiting Rotorua is a highlight of a trip to New Zealand’s North Island, but driving yourself there in a day from Auckland can be stressful. Simplify your trip on a full-day tour. Visit Whakarewarewa Village to learn about traditional Māori culture and customs before exploring Rotorua at your own pace with optional add-ons. Choose to relax at the Polynesian Spa, explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, or walk the Redwoods Treewalk.

Experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and cultural treasures on a fully guided small-group day tour from Auckland that saves you needing to drive. Explore the geothermal and cultural attractions at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Te Puia, enjoy Rotorua city highlights, and travel through the scenic Waikato countryside with live commentary. Includes entrance fees, water, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off so you can just sit back and enjoy your day.

Discover the highlights of Rotorua with ease on this small-group day trip from Auckland. Skip the hassle of navigating public transport and enjoy round-trip transportation from central Auckland instead. Along the way, your guide shares local insights, with stops at key landmarks including Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Mitai Maori Village.

Discover Wellington’s top attractions on this full-day guided tour, ideal for first-time visitors or anyone short on time who wants to fit a lot into a day. See outer suburbs and city highlights including the Mt. Victoria lookout, a ride on the Wellington Cable Car, and a visit to Old St. Paul's Cathedral. Choose between a guided tour of Weta Workshop Studios or the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary.

Start your tour with a scenic drive from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at the enchanting Whakarewarewa Village. This living Māori village welcomes you with warm hospitality and the rich aroma of geothermal steam. Guided by locals, explore Māori traditions, customs, and lifestyle. Marvel at bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers, and steaming vents, each with its own story. Enjoy a delicious geothermal hangi pie meal, a unique culinary experience cooked using natural geothermal heat. (Choice of chicken, beef or vegetarian available - please specify your preference at the time of booking) Next, journey to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set. Stroll through the lush hills of The Shire, discovering hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and famous film locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The charm of this magical world will leave you enchanted. Conclude your day with a drive back to Auckland, reflecting on the cultural richness and cinematic magic you’ve experienced.

This small-group day trip from Auckland features the highlights of Rotorua. Visit the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute of Te Puia and tour the city with a knowledgeable guide. Opt for free time to explore on your own or upgrade with several options, including spa time, a Māori concert, geothermal wonders, or a walk among the redwood trees. A buffet lunch at Te Puia is included.

Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations, noting that maintenance and restoration work will occur from June to September 2025 with tours taking an alternate route. Then head to the Waitomo Caves to observe resident glowworms underground. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

It can be tough knowing how to learn about authentic Maori life when you’re planning a trip by yourself. Instead, join this full-day small-group tour and head to the Rotorua Maori Village from Auckland. Discover ancient traditions and learn about Maori life, coupling your adventure with a visit to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to bask in the natural wonders.

Get ready for an exciting Private tour that takes you to Auckland's hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak in the panoramic views of the city, and unwind on Auckland's most famous beaches. This adventure is all about discovering the best of Auckland just for you. - Pickup and Dropoff at your place - Choose between a morning or afternoon departure - Get insider tips and experience memorable local traditions

See more of New Zealand on this full-day small-group trip from Auckland to Rotorua to see the Wai-O-Tapu thermal gardens and the Polynesian Spa. Explore Wai-O-Tapu’s colorful hot springs, bubbling geysers, and primordial pools shaped by geothermal energies. Then, relax in the Polynesian Spa’s soothing, mineral-rich waters, in pools overlooking Lake Rotorua.

Working within the Cruise Ship schedule, we shall meet you at the Port of Tauranga and look to commence our journey at a pre-arranged time. As we embark on the journey along the Mount Maunganui Coast we shall visit a Kiwifruit Orchard on the way to Rotorua. With official stop at the renowned Redwood Forest. It is here that you shall embark on the canopy tree walk which really is a step into paradise with Californian Redwoods and some of our local fauna. The second stop shall be at one of the longest running tourist destinations in the region. Whakarewarewa boasts thermal activity, mud pools and the largest Geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. A guided tour and cultural performance is included and followed by a light lunch cooked in traditional Maori fashion. Specializing in small group tours in Mercedes vehicles or similar. We provide refreshments and snacks plus Wi-Fi throughout your journey with us. This is a family friendly day tour of approximately 6.5 hours duration.

Explore pretty Waiheke Island's beaches, vineyards, and rolling scenery on a small-group day tour that includes tastings at three boutique vineyards. You'll get an overview and orientation of the island, stopping for great views and sandy beaches, and learn about local wine production as you sip Waiheke vintages. Group size is limited to six people to ensure personal service, with pickup and drop-off at Waiheke Island’s wharf.

Explore Auckland’s mighty volcanoes and learn about New Zealand’s rich geology on this morning tour to places you might otherwise miss. Hike on Mt. Wellington, Mangere Mountain, One Tree Hill, and Mt. Eden with a guide to avoid the risk of getting lost. Admire panoramic views of the city and sea from high up. Look out for native animals and plants while you get some exercise in the city.

Take a break from busy Auckland and head to the countryside for a wine-tasting tour in Kumeu. Enjoy hotel pickup and relax without having to self-drive through the city or countryside. Visit several top wineries where you can sample wine, snacks, and lunch of pizza and charcuterie. After, visit the Muriwai gannet colony beside the black-sand beach to learn more about the amazing birds and this rugged stretch of coastline.

The golden beaches, forested peaks, and laid-back seaside towns of the Coromandel Peninsula lie a couple of hours’ drive from Auckland, so self-driving requires navigating both city highways and winding rural roads. Simplify your day trip with this small-group tour around the Firth of Thames, with magnificent views over the Hauraki Gulf. Visit the world-famous Cathedral Cove, followed by Hot Water Beach, where you can dig your own private spa.

Instead of trying to fit in as many sights as possible into a single day, relax and enjoy some of the North Island’s most popular attractions at a leisurely pace on this 2-day small-group tour. Discover how the Lord of the Rings movies were made at the Hobbiton Movie Set, gaze up at the mystical bioluminescent worms in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, witness geothermal wonders near Rotorua, and much more.

Auckland is well-situated for visiting some of the North Island’s top attractions, so make the most of your time in the city by visiting three in one day. On this small-group combination tour, experience the cobalt waters of the Blue Spring, see the thundering beauty of Taupo’s Huka Falls, and walk in awe among the towering redwoods in Rotorua’s Redwood Forest. Avoid the stress of self-driving with round-trip transportation including hotel pickup.

Explore the Shire and Middle-Earth on this full-day Hobbiton and Rotorua tour from Auckland. Travel through Waikato with a guide and admire panoramic views over the Hauraki Plains. Enjoy a guided tour of Hobbiton — made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ movies. Learn how the set was created, and discover sites you love including the Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, and the Mill. After lunch in Te Puia, enjoy a bit of sightseeing in Rotorua.

Combine several experiences into just one tour on this full-day small-group adventure. Set out from Auckland and take in the dramatic scenery within the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, including hot springs and bubbling mud pools. Unwind with a relaxing stop at the Polynesian Spa near Lake Rotorua, and enjoy a traditional cultural performance at the Te Aronui a Rua meeting house.

Explore Auckland and its surroundings with your own private guide for a personalized look at this beautiful part of New Zealand’s North Island. Tour the city center and see Waitemata Harbour from MJ Memorial Park. Check out Auckland Domain and take a walk on Mt. Eden. You'll go to rainforest, volcanic sand beaches, and waterfalls, and hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the tour.

Make the most of your time in port at Tauranga. This full-day tour takes you past the beautiful beaches and mansions at Mt. Maunganui, inland to the North Island’s pastoral and geothermal center of Rotorua. Admire natural wonders such as Okere Falls and Wai-O-Tapu, walk through native bush, and see the mighty Mt. Tarawera. Fit a lot into just one day and still make it back to your ship in good time.

Tour Highlights: Begin and end your journey - iSite Rotorua tourists visitor center, 1167, Fenton Street, Rotorua. Explore the bubbling Wai-O-Tapu Mud Pool the head to Lady Knox Geyser and watch its thrilling eruption at 10:15am Next, stroll through the Wai-o-Tapu geothermal wonderland Known for its vibrant, otherworldly landscapes, it features bubbling mud pools, steaming fumaroles, and colorful hot springs such as the iconic Champagne Pool. Kindly finish the walk on or before 12:30pm, and return to the pickup point.