Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines two
of the best attractions in the North Island together in a less rushed way than
other tours to form the ultimate day trip from Auckland. Led by our famously
passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing
their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable
minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Please be aware that while lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be
several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way.

Highlights:

• Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Secret Animal Viewing Stops
• Waikato Farming Region

Itinerary:

1. ** Auckland - Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we
drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your
adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top
highlights. **

2. ** Waikato –** Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning
Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world,
encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities,
impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.

3. ** Hobbiton Movie Set** – Arriving at the first feature attraction
‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses and depart on a
two & a half hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a
professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit.
During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit
holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of
the movies and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub
‘The Green Dragon Inn’.

4. ** Karapiro** - Departing Hobbiton and heading towards Waitomo
we stop at the stunning Lake Karapiro. Home to one of New Zealand’s first
hydro dams and where some of New Zealand’s great rowers train. With amazing
views across the lake and countryside, it’s a great place for a quick break
and some photos.

5. Otorohanga – Continuing **** we will pass many more scenic
beauties, see racehorse breeding areas and rivers before entering Otorohanga
“The Kiwiana capital of New Zealand”. See all things Kiwi as you pass through
this unique and charming town.

6. ** Big Bird – Getting close ** to our second feature destination,
we stop outside the Big Bird & Miniature Animal Petting Farm to see and meet
some of our local animals. These guys know our guides well and even though we
do not have time to go inside the park, the friendly animals will often come
to the fences for a photo or two, thrilling guests.

7. Waitomo Caves – Arriving at our second feature attraction you
will be guided through the ancient and amazing caves seeing many different
cave formations, including Stalactites, Stalagmites and Lime Columns, before
descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. Board your
boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling
above you. Unique to New Zealand for over 120 years, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
are a must see for any traveller.

8. ** Auckland –** Sadly after Waitomo we must start to head north again
but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including
secret stops along the way.

Inclusions:

• Small Group Tour
• Fully Guided
• Entry Tickets
• Water available & snacks provided

Optional Extras:

• One-way option from Auckland to Waitomo

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at
Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and
the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife
viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many
other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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