3 Days, Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour: from Auckland
Experience the best of New Zealand's North Island on this 3-day guided tour. Explore the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set, navigate the subterranean Waitomo Glowworm Caves, discover Rotorua’s active geothermal reserves and spas, and immerse yourself in an evening of authentic Māori culture and traditional dining.
This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers.You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.
Duration: 3 days
Auckland Nature Tour
This is Small group tour.
If you're a fan of flowers, trees and nature, this is a must-have.
We'll take you to Auckland's most famous parks, and gardens and wetlands.
This garden is a hidden gem not sold by any tour operator.
Even the journey itself is breathtakingly beautiful.
If you're looking to get out of the city centre and into nature, this is a must.
You won't regret it.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Auckland City Tour Including Mount Victoria
Delve into the heart of Auckland by touring the central suburbs. You will get treated to delicious eateries, shopping, more spectacular views of the city.
Heart of Auckland Tour can be altered to fit your travel priorities and desires!
Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customizations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour.
After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Te Puia Rotorua Experience with Optional Activities – Ex Auckland
Discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture on a tour designed for unforgettable experiences. Te Puia is a must-see, featuring the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and masterful Māori carving and weaving at the Arts and Crafts Institute. A powerful haka performance brings the heritage of Aotearoa to life.
Your itinerary is tailored to include Te Puia alongside one of these experiences:
Polynesian Spa – Unwind in mineral-rich geothermal pools, perfect for relaxation.
Redwoods Treewalk – Wander across a suspended walkway with stunning forest views.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland – Explore vivid hot springs, & bubbling mud pools
Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village – Engage with the local community and experience authentic traditions in a geothermal setting.
Expert guides, engaging storytelling, and seamless logistics ensure an immersive, hassle-free experience tailored to your interests.
Duration: 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation
Auckland Airport Private Transfer
To Book your transfer from Auckland airport to any CBD Hotel / Cruise Terminal OR from CBD Hotel / Cruise Terminal to the Airport
Acknowledged for years of unfailing airport transfer service, guarantee you a memorable and flawless experience throughout your journey to or from the airport. Safety and security is the ultimate aim in providing inexpensive and steadfast airport transfers and a choice of three transfer options available. The immaculately presented Sedan cars along with licensed and professional drivers ensure that you get a first class service on this 30 to 60 min private transfer. Transfers are limited to a maximum of 6 travelers.
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Tour: Bay of Islands Day Trip from Auckland
Head towards one of New Zealand’s favorite travel destinations – Bay Of Islands! Bay Of Islands is situated towards the Northern tip of the North Island. It is ranked as one of New Zealand's top destinations, with boat trips and water sports providing the best experience for your private tour. Enjoy experiences at Parry Kauri Park, Whangarei Falls, Haruru Falls, Waitangi Treaty Ground and more!
Duration: 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Te Pā Tū Evening Cultural Experience - Private Tour from Auckland
Join us on this luxurious private day trip from Auckland to the most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand. Voted “Top 10 best attraction in the World” - a cultural experience like no other! Delivered with a genuine heart and soul, TE PĀ TŪ offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life. Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, amazing re-enactment, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & divine seasonal feasting as we relive significant events within our pre-European history! Immerse yourself in the traditional Māori way of life during this interactive and entertaining evening experience with a sumptuous and delicious dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
- Private tour
Private tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird
We have combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato: Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary.
The tour starts by picking you up from your centrally located Auckland hotel. The first stop is the Zealong Estate, where you will have the opportunity to explore New Zealand's only commercial tea estate selling organic tea. Learn all about the history and making of the tea and, of course, try it! You will also walk along the trail and see unique sculptures and scenery.
The next stop is Waitomo Caves, where your guide will take you on a one-hour group tour teaching you about these creatures and enjoy a magical boat ride through the caves. Followed by a lunch at the iconic open-air restaurant
Finally, the last stop is at New Zealand's largest free-flight dome aviary. Here you can get up close to New Zealand Native birds and reptiles at Otorohanga Kiwi House before driving back to Auckland for drop-off.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave
This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on locations. Travel in luxury with chauffeurs with 25 years of experience in Tours & Transfers!
Duration: 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland
Drive through the scenic roads of Waikato on a chauffeur driven premium luxury vehicle to experience life as a Hobbit like never before! Join the Hobbiton Film Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served inside the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Eat like a King (Hobbit) before a gentle lantern-lit walk through the Shire with Hobbiton lit up. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies. Feast on a Hobbit-inspired dinner banquet and end the evening with an unforgettable lantern-lit walk through the village wandering paths of the Shire.
Duration: 10 hours
- Private tour
Rotorua and Waitomo
In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua sits at the centre of one of the Pacific's most active thermal regions, and is surrounded by some magnificent examples of boiling mud pools, spouting geysers, steaming fumuroles, and giant water filled craters. Departing Rotorua after your Te Puia experience for Waitomo, stopping briefly for a short walk to a swing bridge over the Waikato river & view the hydro electric power station at Arapuni. Then on to your 45m guided Glow Worm Cave tour. Witness the constellations of tiny shining glow worms, it’s magnificent cathedral and intriguing stalagmites and stalactites, emerging from this limestone grotto by boat, after which we head back to Auckland
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley
Experience two iconic destinations in one unforgettable day with a full-day trip!
Your adventure begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic 2.5-hour drive south through the Waikato region to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Upon arrival, enjoy a snack or warm drink at the café before your guide takes you on a tour of the Waitomo Grotto. As you walk through the cave, marvel at the natural light display created by the unique glowworms of New Zealand. Learn about the cave’s history and significance as you glide through the Waitomo River on a flat-bottom boat, getting an up-close view of the glowing creatures.
Next, hop back into our luxurious vehicle for the two-hour drive to Rotorua. At Te Puia, experience New Zealand’s geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and native wildlife. Watch the Pohutu Geyser erupt— the largest in the Southern Hemisphere— and explore boiling mud pools, the National Carving and Weaving Institute, and a Māori village.
Duration: 13 hours
- Free cancellation
Auckland Tour- Half Day Must-See Sights
You will be vising Auckland's Highlight places which will give you a good overview & Auckland visiting experience with small group of upto 9 people.
Visit highest volcanic peak, Memorial park, harbour bridge and beautiful drive to go to these places. This trip is best option if you have short time stay in Auckland and you would like to know about Auckland city near by area.
The Driver /Guide will be traveling you around. Know your plan. Book Now for Easy ,Flexible & enjoyable Tour.
Duration: 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation
5Day/4Nights Northern Cultural Wonders
A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily offering the best the North Island. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the Rock cruise and guided tours of Russell and Waitangi, returning to Auckland for one night prior to travelling through to Hobbiton Movie Set where a guided tour of this world renown attraction has been arranged for your enjoyment, travel onto Rotorua and its geothermal attractions, here you will enjoy a guide tour of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and its Living Maori Village. This attraction will also include a Haka Performance. On the final day visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided boat tour through the glowworm grotto before returning to Auckland central city. The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation
Duration: 5 days
- Likely to sell out
Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch
This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland experience. Travel in comfort in your modern minibuses with your expert guide, known for their passion, storytelling, and local knowledge.
Highlights:
- Auckland’s top landmarks & volcanoes
- Cultural and historic sites
- Stunning scenic viewpoints
- Mt Eden – highest natural point in Auckland
- Muriwai Beach – wild black sand coast
- Gannet colony (seasonal)
- Hallertau Brewery lunch
- Devonport & North Head
- Optional extras including craft beer tasting and Sky Tower entry
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is your small groups, your guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure your tours are an experience to remember.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
Beautiful Nature Tours Auckland - Private Tour
German/English speaking
On this day tour you will experience Auckland's fascinating volcanic landscape, get a taste of Maori history and discover the wonderful West Coast, the home of Maui Dolphins, Seals (Kekenos) and native bird life.
An Impression of Auckland you will not find in your travel guide!
Leaving the crowds behind us, we will travel through the Kumeu wine region to the wild West Coast. Enjoy the wonderful nature on a walk through mystic rainforest before reaching the 60 km long black sand beach.
Stop for a picnic with an amazing view over the Tasman Sea and if you are lucky you will see playful Maui Dolphins, sunbathing seals and about 3000 Gannets looking after their chicks (August-April).
Duration 4 hrs
Shore Excursion
Qualmark Bronze Award - Light Footprint - Safe & Sound - Warm Welcome
Duration: 4 hours
- Private tour
Bay of Islands Heritage Experience from Auckland incl. Waitangi & Russell
Embark on a voyage to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations on this day trip from Auckland to the Bay of Islands on a luxurious private tour. Find the deep history - Nestled in the birthplace of New Zealand. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and traditions. Visit the most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, enjoy a high-energy Māori cultural performance then take a ferry from Paihia to the first European settlement of Russell and take in the sights of Russell on an intimate coach tour.
Duration: 13 hours
- Private tour
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way
Travel south after morning pickup from your Auckland hotel. En route to Hobbiton, enjoy a quick stretch break before arrival at the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Fans will love the guided tour of the Shire, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot Row.
Stop for photos as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary drink before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee
After your tour of Hobbiton, you will be transferred to Rotorua by 2.15pm, allowing time to explore the city in the afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Black Labyrinth: Black Water Rafting - Private Tour from Auckland
Experience the ultimate underground adventure as you journey from Auckland in a luxurious private vehicle to the spectacular Waitomo region. Dive into the thrilling world of black water rafting in the stunning Ruakuri Cave, where you'll float through an underground river, leap over cascading waterfalls, and marvel at thousands of glowworms illuminating the cave walls. This adventure offers just the right balance of excitement and accessibility, making it perfect for those seeking adrenaline without intense challenges. After the adventure, enjoy a delicious café-style, reflecting on an unforgettable day of exploration.
Duration: 11 hours
- Private tour
Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk
Private Tour of the magical worlds of Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua.
Embark on a private tour across the North Island of New Zealand, where every stop offers a riveting story of breathtaking scenery and diverse cultural offerings. From Hobbiton's fanciful vistas to Rotorua's geothermal delights, every part of this diverse land has a unique story.
Tour Highlights:
- Geothermal wonders of Rotorua where boiling geysers and bubbling mud pools abound
- Redwoods Forest is an award-winning 700 meters long eco-tourism walk. spans over 28 suspension bridges and 27 platforms.
- The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies.
This private tour blends stunning natural beauty, thrilling experiences, and fascinating history, ensuring that your day in Hobbiton & Rotorua is nothing short of extraordinary.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)
Embark on an unforgettable journey combining movie magic, geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and native wildlife
Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set and enjoy admission to a 2.5-hour guided tour through the picturesque landscapes featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Wander past charming Hobbit Holes, lush gardens, and iconic landmarks before enjoying a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Continue to Te Puia Geothermal Valley for a guided tour through one of Rotorua’s most remarkable geothermal and cultural attractions. Witness the powerful Pōhutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools, and other geothermal wonders while learning about the region’s unique landscape
Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre for the opportunity to see New Zealand’s iconic native bird. Discover Māori culture and traditions, explore the Māori village, and visit the wood and stone carving schools, where skilled artists preserve and share generations of traditional knowledge and craftsmanship
Duration: 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland
Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving experience at the Waitomo Caves. Abseil into the Ruakuri Cave, zipline through a gallery of illuminating glowworms, and climb underground waterfalls. An Unforgettable Journey into The Underworld to Jump deep into the abyss and experience the ultimate caving adventure in Waitomo!
Duration: 12 hours
- Private tour
Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland
Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns before you pass through beautiful sheep, cattle and deer country. See an 900 year old Kauri tree. You will enjoy a memorable open menu one course lunch at award winning Plume Vineyard Restaurant and also taste their Runner Duck Estate Wines. We visit three different wine producers which may vary on the day depending on availability.
Duration: 6 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Private Auckland Airport Transfer to/from Auckland Hotels - Van
We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles.
We offer a very discreet transfer service
We have a very high rate of return clients.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour