Itinerary
Day 1: Waitomo, Huka & Government Gardens
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
You will be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
It takes approximately 3 hours.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Huka Falls tracks, Huka Falls Road, Taupo New Zealand
At Huka Falls you can witness the phenomenon of natural hydro power with more than 220,000 litres of water per sec barreling over 11meter high waterfall.
A foot bridge right at the top of the falls puts you in a prime position to get up close and witness the powerful display of water blasting by -.
The tour will take about 1 hour. After that, we will proceed to the Government Gardens in Rotorua.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Government Gardens, Queens Dr 9 Queens Dr, Rotorua New Zealand
Originally known as Paepaekumana, the Government Gardens are situated on the lake's edge in downtown Rotorua.
This site is of legendary and historical importance to local Maori people, for here many significant battles have taken place.
Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in your 4 star accommodation in Rotorua
Day 2: Redwoods ,Wai-O-Tapu & Hobbiton Movie Set
Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of geothermal activity.
You'll encounter unique sights such as the world-famous Champagne Pools, naturally colored ponds, boiling mud, steaming earth, panoramic views, massive craters, and terraces formed from hot spring deposits.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road The Redwoods, Rotorua 3046 New Zealand
Redwoods & Whakarewarewa Forest is one of Rotorua’s most spectacular natural assets and one of the city’s greatest treasures.
If you love the outdoors and want to experience nature at its best this area is definitely for you!
The forest is most well known for the network of superb mountain biking and walking tracks and for the magnificent stand of Californian Coast Redwoods. These towering trees, along with numerous other species and the fresh forest air, combine to create an invigorating atmosphere and a truly unique and special environment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Visit the exterior filming sets of the movies The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
This is a village so pretty and detailed that it makes you think it's a village where hobbits still live. It's a wonderful village where the hobbits seem to open the door and come out to welcome you.
Have fun finding the mixture of real and fake, visit the main character's house and the cafe that is the background of the movie, drink ginger beer and feel like you are the main character of The Hobbit.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.