Private Tour [4 Days]: Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Hells Gate & Wai-O-Tapu

Auckland, New Zealand

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Dinner
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Pick up and drop off from Auckland
Refreshments and water onboard
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation
4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.
Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Admission to 2.5 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set.
Complimentary Hobbiton beverages - Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark beer.
Rotorua city highlights – Government gardens, thermal springs & Polynesian spa Entry Not Included).
Wander through Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, including bubbling mud pools and erupting geysers.
Rejuvenate at Hell’s Gate with a geothermal mud bath and sulphur spa soak.
Bathe in world-famous mud baths, soak in the sulphur spas & cool plunge pool.
Visit to the stunning lake city of Taupō waterfront.
Visit mighty and majestic Huka falls.
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the visit to iconic Glow-worm Caves.
Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.
See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets.
Sightseeing historical government gardens, thermal springs and Polynesian spa.
Be entertained by the cultural performance group by way of song and dance.
Relax and rejuvenate yourself in the sulphur spa and cool plunge pool.
Soak up stunning views over the amazing geothermal reserve.
Experience real fun, thrill and speed on an exhilarating Jet Boating experience.
Enjoy 3 hours of traditional, powerful, and entertaining Māori cultural performance.
Witness spectacular views from Mt. Ngongotaha and have fun riding the skyline gondola and luge.
Visit the thermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and witness its unique volcanic features.
Walk through the surreal lunar-like environment to witness the volcanic wonders.
Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Taupō by stretching your legs along the lakeside.
Enjoy the best water-level viewing of the majestic Huka Falls.
Lunch (2)

Lunch

Lunch and Dinner where not specified as included.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Travel from Auckland to enjoy Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. Overnight Stay in Rotorua

7 Stops

Auckland Central

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bombay Hills (Pass By)

Robert Harris

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Awamutu (Pass By)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hobbiton Movie Set

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rotorua

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Redwoods Treewalk, Skyline Gondola, Jet Boating & Te Pā Tū Cultural Experience

4 Stops

Redwoods Treewalk

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Katoa Jet

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Skyline Rotorua

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Te Pā Tū

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.

Meals: Dinner

Day 3

Rotorua City Highlights, Te Puia Geothermal Valley & Hells Gate Mud Spa Experience

3 Stops

Government Gardens

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Te Puia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis including Breakfast.

Meals: Lunch

Day 4

Travel to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Huka Falls, Lake Taupō and return back to Auckland

3 Stops

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Huka Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Taupo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
Souvenir photos are available for purchase after your tour.
The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celsius year-round.
Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.

We can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
Hell’s Gate have swimwear for both males and females for sale, subject to availability.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on this boat tour.
For the bathing experience, guests can choose to bring their own bathing attire and towels or hire these items from Hell’s Gate at a small cost.
The mud bath experience is controlled to a maximum of 20 minutes on the basis of safety.
Guests are advised to shower before entering the pools in order to remove any makeup, sunscreen or other products applied to the skin as we cannot confirm what is in each product and therefore if a reaction with the Sulphur will occur.
Both children and adults need to comfortable with the heat, and Hell’s Gate recommends taking regular breaks to ensure overheating does not occur.
The list of medical conditions below highlight some of the main medical conditions where the geothermal pools may not be advised: Pregnancy, Low or High Blood Pressure, Mobility Problems, Active or Under Active Thyroid, Verruca/Warts, Heart Conditions, Epilepsy, Skin diseases/disorders, Diabetes, Metal Pins/ Plates, Claustrophobia, Ear Infections, Cancer, Recent Surgery, or Sulphur Allergies.
If the guest has had or is suffering from any of the medical conditions, we strongly advise that they seek advice from their doctor prior to using the geothermal pools.
It is important that children (as well as adults) drink water while bathing to keep hydrated.
Please remove all jewellery before entering the pools as Hell’s Gate accepts no responsibility for tarnished jewellery.
You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.