Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves | Cheeky Kiwi Travel | Shaara Deals

Two of the North Island's biggest drawcards, the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, sit on the same road south of Auckland — and Cheeky Kiwi Travel's one-way tour, listed on Shaara Deals from $449, takes in both on the way to Rotorua.

Auckland to Waitomo

The tour leaves Auckland heading south through the Waikato, with a coffee stop in Pirongia and a pass through Otorohanga, the self-styled Kiwiana capital of New Zealand. The first feature stop is Waitomo, where the group is guided through cave formations before boarding a boat for a cruise beneath thousands of glowworms.

The Hobbiton Movie Set

After a stop at Big Bird to meet some local animals, the tour arrives at the Hobbiton Movie Set, with time to buy lunch before a two-hour fully guided tour of the 12-acre set with a professional Hobbiton guide. The tour takes in the Shire's pastures and 44 hobbit holes, the gardens, behind-the-scenes stories from filming, and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Tirau to Rotorua

Leaving Hobbiton, the tour passes through Tirau — known as the Corrugated Iron Capital of the World for its sculpted iron buildings — before arriving in Rotorua for a guided driving tour of the city's highlights: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Rachel Spring, and the Blue Baths. The tour ends with hotel drop-off in Rotorua (accommodation not included).

Part of a longer itinerary

This leg makes up Day 1 of Cheeky Kiwi Travel's 2-day Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens tour, so the group may include guests continuing on to Day 2.

What's included

• Small group tour

• Fully guided

• Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves

• Bottled water

• Snacks

Tour details

• Price: From NZD $449.00

• Duration: Approximately 13 hours

• Departs: Auckland

• Finishes: Rotorua

• Operator: Cheeky Kiwi Travel

FAQ: Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo

Is Hobbiton entry included? Yes — entry tickets to both Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are included in the price.

Is accommodation included in Rotorua? No — the tour drops you at your hotel to check in, but accommodation itself isn't included.

Is there a reverse option? Yes — a one-way option from Rotorua to Auckland is available on selected dates as an optional extra.

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