New Zealand North Island “Middle Earth” In-Depth 3D2N Tour: Auckland, Welington, Rotorua & Palmerston with a Chinese-Speaking Guide

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Auckland, North Island, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington
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Duration

3 day(s)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Explore New Zealand’s North Island in a 3-day tour from Auckland to Wellington, visiting highlights like Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbit Village, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Huka Falls, and the National Museum.

  • Visit popular attractions like Hobbit Village, Glowworm Caves, Agrodome Sheep Shearing Show, and Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland, with tickets included
  • Take a boat ride through Waitomo Glowworm Caves to witness the stunning glowworms above
  • Immerse yourself in the magical world of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” on the Hobbiton Movie Tour
  • Travel with inclusive hotel accommodations, meals as stated in the itinerary, and a local Chinese-speaking guide for a smooth experience

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— What You Can Expect —

Explore the highlights of New Zealand’s North Island on a 3-day tour, discovering natural wonders and cultural landmarks.

Depart from Auckland on the first day, visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Take a boat ride through the underground caves to admire the stunning glowworm display, then head to Hobbit Village in Matamata to immerse yourself in the magical world of the movies. Overnight in Rotorua, renowned for its hot springs, mud baths, and geothermal activities.

Visit the Agrodome and Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland, then explore Lake Taupo and Huka Falls. Arrive in Palmerston North in the evening to experience this culturally rich city.

Travel to Wellington, the capital, to visit Mount Victoria, the Houses of Parliament, and the National Museum, completing a memorable journey through the North Island.

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel accommodation expenses
  • Day 1 Lunch, Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast, Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast, Lunch
  • Local Chinese-speaking driver and tour guide service
  • Hobby Village Movie Tour, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Agrodome Farm Show, Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance
  • Tourist full air ticket
  • New zealand visa
  • Tips for the driver: NZD 6/person/day (please pay the driver in cash during the trip)
  • Meals specified in the itinerary are self-catering. If the traveler fails to arrive at the designated meal time and location, it will be considered as forfeiting the meal, and the traveler will be responsible for their own arrangements
  • There will be no escort or car service during the free activities. If arrangements are required, please inquire for additional fees and payment arrangements
  • Airport transfer

Itinerary

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<span class='tour-time'><strong>07:15</strong></span>  Depart from Auckland Sky City and travel to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll quietly row a boat through magical underground caves, surrounded by thousands of glowing fireflies

<span class='tour-time'><strong>07:35</strong></span>  Drive to Matamata’s Alexander family ranch, the filming location for "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," now known as Hobbit Village, and take a cinematic journey through Middle-earth

<span class='tour-time'><strong>14:00</strong></span>  Enjoy a special BBQ or Western lunch at Hobbit Village before heading to the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a must-visit destination with over 130 years of history. Local guides, many of whom are descendants of the Maori chiefs who discovered the cave, share insights into Maori culture and historical stories

<span class='tour-time'><strong>17:00</strong></span>  Enjoy the scenery of North Island along the way, and see Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and Redwood Forest Park by car

  • 07:15 Rotorua - Agrodome - Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland - Lake Taupo - Palmerston North

<span class='tour-time'><strong>09:00</strong></span>  Visit Agrodome Farm to watch the sheep shearing and sheepdog shows, showcasing New Zealand’s traditional farm life. Spread across 350 acres, the Agrodome offers a 628-seat performance hall where skilled sheep shearers demonstrate their craft, and live Chinese commentary adds to the experience. Watch nineteen championship-level sheep take the stage, with live demonstrations of shearing and sheep auctions

<span class='tour-time'><strong>10:30</strong></span>  Explore the colorful geothermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu, known for its surreal beauty, featuring the famous Champagne Pool, bubbling mud pools, steaming ground, volcanic craters, and vibrant mineral deposits

<span class='tour-time'><strong>13:00</strong></span>  Drive past Lake Taupo and head toward Palmerston North, New Zealand's sixth-largest city

  • 07:15 Depart from Palmerston North and journey toward Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city

<span class='tour-time'><strong>08:30</strong></span>  Travel to Wellington, New Zealand's capital, and experience the city's charm and culture

Durations

3 day(s)

Languages

English

Cities

Auckland
North Island
Rotorua
Taupo
Wellington

Countries

New Zealand

Categories

Multi-Day Tours

Product Category Codes

Multi Day Tour

Frequently asked questions

Please present the e-voucher on-site

Designated handling fee
For cancellations made at least 35 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 21 to 34 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
For cancellations made 11 to 20 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 75% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–10 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

  • Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
  • Please arrive at the boarding location at the agreed time by the tour staff, and do not be late to avoid delaying your trip with other tourists. If you are late and cannot tour with the bus, please go to the next meeting place by yourself. For any reason, if the guest fails to arrive at the meeting place at the meeting time, the tour guide will not be responsible for waiting, and the participants will have to go to the meeting place with the team at their own expense. The expenses incurred shall be borne by the participants themselves, and the company will not bear any responsibility. The part of the tour fee that the guest fails to use, such as transportation, food, accommodation, attractions/experiences, etc., will be deemed to be automatically waived and will not be refunded, cashed or transferred.
  • Plant landscapes (such as flowers and vegetation), natural landscapes (such as lakes, glaciers, fjords, starry skies, etc.), and animal viewing/interactions may not meet your expectations due to weather/climate/natural laws, etc. Please understand that
  • During the actual trip of this product, without reducing the number of attractions/venues and with your consent, the tour staff and driver may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary according to weather, traffic and other conditions (such as adjusting the order of sightseeing/visiting attractions/venues, changing the meeting time, etc.) to ensure the smooth progress of the trip; the tour guide and driver may make reasonable arrangements for the itinerary including the order of sightseeing according to the business hours of the merchants to better meet your travel experience.
  • The hotels introduced are for reference only and may be replaced by other hotels of the same standard depending on the situation.
  • This product is for individual travelers. Under the premise of the promised service content and standards, you may combine the car with guests from other travel agencies to travel together. If you submit an order, it will be deemed that you accept the unified itinerary arrangement after the travel agency joins the group
  • If the free items in the itinerary cannot be given due to force majeure such as traffic, weather, or if you cannot visit due to personal reasons, the fee will not be refunded. You are not allowed to leave the group early or midway during non-free activities.
  • During the tour, if force majeure causes the scenic spot/venue to be unable to play/visit normally, the service staff can cancel or replace the scenic spot/venue according to the actual situation after reaching an agreement with you, or refund the fee on site according to the ticket price in the travel product (the refund is not based on the listed price of the scenic spot/venue). Please understand.
  • Swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, skating, snow play, surfing, exploration, hot air balloons, mountain cableways and other activities are all dangerous. Please act according to your own conditions and fully refer to the relevant announcements and suggestions of local relevant departments and other professional organizations before participating.
  • The company reserves the right of final interpretation of the room arrangement, and guests are not allowed to object or withdraw under any pretext.
  • If the necessary expenses deducted in the cancellation policy are lower than the actual expenses incurred, the tourist shall pay the actual expenses incurred, but the maximum amount shall not exceed the total travel expenses.

Tour's Location

39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand

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