2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Auckland, New Zealand
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine three of New Zealand’s most popular attractions on this 2-day tour from Auckland. Step into Middle Earth on a tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set from "The Lord of the Rings," explore the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, and cruise through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This great-value tour includes hotel pickup, some meals, and overnight accommodation in Rotorua.
- Explore Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an overnight tour
- All entrance fees, some meals, and accommodation included
- Check out where “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” were filmed
- Admire unique New Zealand landscapes at Rotorua and Waitomo
What's Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast on day 2
- Guaranteed departure - We do not cancel on the rare occasions we have for low numbers.
- Admission Fee - Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia, Waitomo Caves + Mitai
- Pickup from ALL hotels and accommodation in central Auckland.
- Pickup outside of the City Centre, shuttles can be arranged for a small fee
- Non-listed activities or optional extras
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accomodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the accommodation which are booked for the day. We also offer a subsidised shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible.
Itinerary
Day 1
Auckland - Hobbiton to Rotorua
4 Stops
1
Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Lake Rotorua
1 day • Admission Ticket Free
3
Te Puia
3 hours 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mitai Maori Village
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Overnight accommodation at a 3-4 Star Hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Free morning for a possible extra activity Waitomo Caves on the afternoon and Return to Auckland
1 Stop
1
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats are available and supplied - included in infant fee
- Minimum age is 18 years to travel without an accompanying adult
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 45 reviews
Kathleen_Z, Sep 2025
Everything you'll want to see - Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm caves, geyers, Maori cultural performance. Overnight stay at a very cute boutique hotel Regence of Rotorua - breakfast included. Van driver was friendly and amazing. I would highly recommend this tour!
April_C, Sep 2025
This tour was fantastic! The communication between the drivers and tour guides was excellent. Every transfer was seamless. We felt very well taken care of. This trip included so many activities and we were able to add on a tree walk on the second day! I wish we would have upgraded the hotel but ultimately it was only one night and it was safe, just old. I highly recommend this trip and would absolutely book again with this company.
Tracy_F, Jul 2025
Make sure you eat on the last day, because lunch is not provided. There are good cafes available. Drivers are very kind and knowledgeable.
drrstein, Mar 2025
The two day trip was an efficient way of getting in some sights that were on our lists. The company handled all logistics and the drivers took great care of us.
The sights themselves are quite touristy and honestly should not be on your bucket list.
You get a much more sophisticated introduction to Maori history and culture at the Auckland memorial museum ( amazing place! Take a guided tour). If you’ve been to Yellowstone or Larsen you’ve seen better geysers. The glow worms were fabulous, but you get a max of ten minutes in the boat and I’m not sure it’s worth hours of travel.
So: if like me you felt you had to do these things, this tour will get you there. But you are better off taking two days to hike or explore an area closer to where you are anyway.
Linda_D, Mar 2025
We had an amazing time on this tour! While 2 days went by fast, we felt we had the time to enjoy each location completely. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable,
and coordination between the guides was smooth for the most part. We had one small transfer hiccup and was able to call the main office and get back on track quickly. We definitely recommend the 2-day tour option with the morning off in Rotorua. It allowed us to enjoy a local hot springs spa!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thanks for your wonderful review! So happy to hear you had an amazing time on our 2-day tour.
I'll pass your kind words on to our guides. They really do know their stuff and work hard to make everything run smoothly. Sorry about that small mix-up during transfer, but glad our office fixed it quickly for you.
Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you on another tour next time you're in New Zealand!
Michelle_D, Feb 2025
It was really nice to have everything coordinated for me. Overall the tour went smoothly. I really loved Hobbiton and the Māori experiences. The pace did not feel rushed, but I still felt I got to see a lot. My only negative was with the free morning the second day. If I had known what the extra morning activities were, I would have happily booked one. It was never offered to me and I only found out from another traveler in my group. By then it was too late to book anything and it ended up costing more; plus I had to coordinate all the logistics of transfers. Better communication in this area would have made this a 5 star experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hi - With regards to extra activities - The itinerary we gave you at the beginning of your tour, clearly stated if you wanted extra activities to speak to your driver or call our free-calling number.
I am not sure why you did not see this when you read the itinerary - I am glad you enjoyed the rest of your time
VincentDexter_G, Jun 2024
It was an amazing experience! We loved every part of the tour — Hobbiton, the geysers, the Mitai Maori Village, The Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The tour guides for each of the attractions are all so welcoming and they made sure we all had a great experience. Even the drivers we had bringing us from one place to another are all so wonderful and awesome. Definitely recommending this trip.
Christy_Z, Dec 2023
Everything was perfectly arranged with total flexibility including reasonably priced add-ons that you can choose from depending on your schedule and destinations. The transfers were smooth and punctual, the drivers were very friendly, fun and most importantly good at what they do. Highly recommended.
wang_b, Aug 2023
super nice experience,very good drivers,and excellent service,I will book more trips on this Viator,the timing and the service was so good, the hotel also good,there is also free time to rest,very nice trip!
Monica_L, Jul 2023
I loved the whole experience! Louise and the other tour guides were friendly and professional, and all the places were amazing! Hobbiton, Te Puia, Rotorua, and Waitomo - amazing sights, great hangi feasts, getting to connect with people. Our overnight accomodation and transfers were done with ease and clarity. 100% recommend.
estellekorsnes, Jan 2023
All the activities were very enjoyable but we could have had a much nicer experience with another tour operator. I would not recommend FlexiToursNZ, as they changed the itinerary without informing us. Rebecca the van driver who picked us day 1 at 6:30am was rude and unprofessional. We asked her why she was taking us to the Caves that morning instead of the next afternoon as we were scheduled and she said that's where I'm going. We asked her a number of times to call the office and find out our schedule and let us speak with the manager. She refused and whatever conversation she had with the manager did not get passed on to us She rudely told us to call the 1 800# but refused to even give us that #. We explained that there was no wifi on the van and we did not have phone service so could not find out what was going on. She was not there to pick us up from the Agrodome, which we added as we didn't know what else to do. The helpful young woman at the Agrodome did get in touch with the office about our pick up and gave us the 1 800#. We had to activate our phone service at an unnecessary expense to call the office. Phillipa said we rearranged the schedule and complained that since we didn't want to go to the Cultural Center she had to pay extra for our lunch. This was not true at all. In the end we went to the Cultural Center the next morning. The van drivers were much nicer on day 2 of the trip. After the trip Phillipa sent a message referencing her website with a statement about she has the right to change the itinerary. We booked through Viator and never looked at her website.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
It is hard to answer a review which can only be described as a litany of lies and misunderstanding
Let me address this in order - Late afternoon the day before the tour we emailed the client and explained that because of the weather forecast whitewater rafting on the 2nd day was no longer possible because of rising water levels but they could swap things around and do this on day 1. We also made the decision to move the Waitomo caves to 1st day to make they would have access to the caves as these have flooded and been closed on multiple occasions this summer.
Our driver also had a laminated itinerary with our contact number on it which she tried to give to this client - who threw it back at her.
My driver phoned me and said they do not want to go to Te Puia - do not want to do a tour which includes walking. There did seem to be clash between this client and my driver - but other passengers on this tour who were on the same overnight tour understood the changes were for their benefit and they were losing nothing. They have also verified that this client started objecting the moment they were told the order of events was changing.
The more normal order is Day 1 Hobbiton, Te Puia, Mitai Day 2 free morning - Day afternoon Waitomo Caves
The order this tour was scheduled for was as follows Day 1 Waitomo Te Puia, Mitai Day 2 free morning - Day 2 afternoon Hobbiton.
I am sorry but even this clients daughter told her to be quiet when talking to me and acknowledged they had mis-understood what was happening.
WE were doing our best to make sure all attractions would happen and to avoid missing the glow-worms because of potential flooding.
I am sorry you did not take the time to read the email sent to you while you were in your hotel with free Wifi -
I am sorry that because of this you did not understand what is happening. THere are 100's of reviews praising Rebecca so I am not sure why you and she did not communicate well with each other.
Getting upset with a company that is trying to do the best for you is truly unfair
Lynn_B, Feb 2020
Our tour was conducted by Flexitours. Over the course of two days, we were seamlessly handed off to four different guides, three of whom were outstanding. On parts of the trip, we were the only ones in the van so the personalized attention we got was amazing and appreciated.
Hobbiton was delightful for the setting. and the attention to detail, even for visitors who might not be familiar with Tolkien.
Rotorua will be especially interesting to those who have not seen Yellowstone in the US.
Our accommodation and food were standard and quite adequate to the trip.
We were glad to have done it all over two days rather than one long one.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Thankyou for your great review! I’m glad you enjoyed your day with us. Our aim is to ensure you have
the best day possible! Thankyou for your kind words about our drivers I will let them know. We look forward to
having you travel with us again in the future. Kind regards, Serhan
lvartell, Feb 2020
Viator has provided exceptional service in each country and with each trip. The subcontractors they use are also of high quality. In this case they used flexitoursNZ. Great service, I left something on in one of the vans and with lots of logistics they got it back to me. The Mitai cultural show was the best cultural performance I have every seen. Each of the performers was passionate about showing us a little of the Maori culture. I would highly recommend this trip, it was great to stay overnight and spread out the activities.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Hi, thankyou for your great review. I’m glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Mitai does provide an amazing experience. We hope to have you travel with us again in the near future. Kind regards, Serhan
thelaine, Feb 2020
We were put on a different group for various leg of the tour as participants opted for different options. Yet arrangements were very good and we were always told clearly what would happen next. We liked everything - from Hobbiton, to geysers and buffet lunch (one of our best meals in NZ!), to the glowworm cave, except the Mouri (Mitai) traditional show - the dinner wasn't great, and it dragged on for too long. We do recommend the 2-day instead of 1-day tour though if you have the time to spare as the Thermal Wonderland is also worth visiting. Thanks to all the guides who were super professional and helpful - Chris, Fran, Ric etc.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Thankyou for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed your tour with us. Our aim is to ensure you have a great time on tour with us and thankyou for your kind words about our drivers I will be sure to let them know. Kind regards, Serhan
Fearless578644, Jan 2019
The trip was wonderful! Because of seeing so much in 2 days it was all in a hurry, but you can still enjoy the beautiful places you see.Hobbiton, Waitomo caves and Rotorua are amazing places, they are a must see. During the transfers you can see a lot of beautiful landscapes and the guides tell a lot of details about the sourrandings; being a small group you have the chance to easily know better the other passengers and the guide. The Maori show is very nice and interesting. The hotel was really nice. Overall the trip was very well organised.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Hi,
Thank you for your review. Great to hear you enjoyed our overnight tours and were able to enjoy the sights and attractions as much as possible as you are aware it is a a lot to fit into such a short time which is why we take alot of time to plan these days to ensure you get as much as possible.
Best Regards,
Daniel
Tatyana M, Apr 2018
Amazing and very interesting! Each part is unique and worth seeing. Loved Hobbiton village, Rotorua and Waitomo with various volcanic activities,
Shiran C, Feb 2018
We had a great time on our trip to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Waitomo. I guess it's really a compilation of different tours, so you have different drivers/tour guides throughout. We started out leaving Auckland as a small group of 5 people and returned with a group of about 15. A well worth adventure.
Charles S, Jan 2018
This was a well organised tour taking in some excellent sites. There is not much spare time in the schedule and you should expect a lot of travelling so it may not be suitable for very small children. The hotel in Rotorura is good and, for us, the Hobbiton Movie set was the highlight. There is quite a bit of changing vehicles but all the drivers were very helpful and informative. Generally a good experience.
Bill W, Dec 2017
If you are a LOTR fan, this is a MUST. I loved it. You get to walk among the houses in the Shire. Great tour guides who explained everything. I highly recommend this tour.
christopher e, Sep 2017
This tour really tried to do too much in a limited time. We enjoyed the trips to see the glow-worm caves, geysers and hot springs, mud pools etc, and the Rotorua Hotel was very good. The evening feast and Maori dancing were very enjoyable, but they also tried to include talks about Maori culture, which involved blundering through the bush in the dark, in a very large group more than sixty people so that many of us could not see, or hear the commentary, which in any case went on far too long. If the evening had ended with the meal, it would have been fine, The large size of the groups meant that the venue where the evening feast was held was jammed to capacity, so that one could not pull a chair out to sit down without asking people nearby to stand up.
Cristina_M, Mar 2025
Es importante que los viajeros sepan que el segundo día deben comer antes de montar en el bus de las 12pm que te lleva a las cuevas Waitomo. En las dos comidas que proporcionan hay opciones vegetarianas.
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