Day Trips in North Island

Let a knowledgeable guide lead you off the beaten track during this day trip from Wellington to Cape Palliser Bay. Set out from the New Zealand capital to visit Lake Ferry and the fishing village of Ngawi, with stunning views of the rugged coastline. See the North Island's largest colony of fur seals near Cape Palliser Lighthouse, and stop at a winery in Martinborough for wine tasting. You'll even discover Middle-earth at a filming site from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Embark on a one-way tour from Rotorua to Auckland and explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves, one of the North Island's most popular attractions. Be amazed by the illumination of thousands of tiny glowworms on a boat tour through Glowworm Grotto, a subterranean marvel. You'll travel through the Mamaku Ranges and the rural farmlands of Waikato en route to Auckland, admiring highlights such as Fitzgerald Glade. Includes round-trip hotel transport with optional lunch.

Visit the 'Lord of the Rings' movie set on this small-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland. At the Hobbiton Movie Set, you'll visit the home of Bilbo Baggins and peer inside other hobbit holes of the Shire - filming site of 'The Hobbit' and the 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Your knowledgeable guide points out the party tree and the Mill. Enjoy cider, ale or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn, and recharge with lunch at The Green Dragon marquee - both included.

Cover plenty of ground in one day by combining several North Island highlights: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you'll find the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill and the home of Bilbo Baggins from 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' Enjoy lunch at Te Puia, home to Pohutu Geyser, and ride a boat through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to see these radiant lights. You can start and finish your tour in either Auckland or Rotorua, traveling one-way or round-trip.

Some of New Zealand's most impressive natural sights are just a short drive out of Rotorua, but navigating the back-roads of the Bay of Plenty can be difficult for the unfamiliar. On this day trip to the Lady Knox Geyser and Wai-O-Tapu, two of the most popular and active geothermal zones in New Zealand, your guide will drive you. Visit Lady Knox, Wai-O-Tapu, and the relaxing Polynesian Spa hot pools all in one day.

Experience country life in New Zealand with a full-day tour to the beachside market town of Matakana from Auckland. See New Zealand's largest display of live bees at the Honey Centre in Warkworth; discover local handicrafts with a tour of Morris & James Pottery; and walk beneath ancient kauri trees in the Parry Kauri Park. After a typical country-style lunch, learn more about the region's fascinating history at Warkworth's Early Settlers Museum and the heritage village of Puhoi.

With geothermal landscapes and rich Maori heritage, Rotorua ranks among New Zealand's must-see destinations. On this tour, hit top attractions including Champagne Lake, Lady Knox geyser, and Wai-O-Tapu with your guide and see the best of Rotorua in one day. Explore Maori history, customs, and craft traditions at the Living Maori Village, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to 15 people.

This is a Private Charter Tour just for your group!We pick you up from your accomodation/Hotel in Auckland and board one of our modern 2016/17 small group minivan/bus vehicles.Experience the magic of Hobbiton you will have a fully guided tour around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill, the Party Tree and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing beverage.  Experience erupting geysers, hot bubbling mud pools, steam vents and a Maori cultural show not to be missed including the infamous Haka War dance. This is performed by one of Rotorua's leading Maori cultural performance groups. You will encounter a strange landscape of sights, sounds and smells. Marvel at the way the Maori's have tamed this land for there own purpose.

Combine two popular New Zealand attractions in one full-day private tour. Head to the Waitomo Caves and take a boat to the Glowworm Grotto to experience thousands of glowworms twinkling above you. Then visit the Hobbiton Movie Set for a fully guided tour of Middle Earth and see where The Lord of the Rings series was filmed and end the tour with a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn.

Take in two of New Zealand's top attractions in one day on this Rotorua and Waitomo Caves day trip from Auckland. Visit Rotorua with a guide and take in key sites including Te Puia and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. After lunch, admire fine views over Lake Rotorua on route to the famous Waitomo Caves. During your boat ride, gain insight into the caves' geological significance and marvel at the luminescent glow worms illuminating the dark caves. Upgrade to include the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland to your small-group tour.

Step into the mythical world of Middle Earth in Hobbiton, then discover the real-life magic of the Waitomo Caves on this full-day combo tour. The all-inclusive tour includes a guided visit to the Hobbiton film set, a boat cruise through the glow-worm filled Waitomo Caves, plus lunch and round-trip transport from Auckland.

Take an afternoon day trip from Paihia to Kerikeri for a 3-hour tour of the historical settlement. A knowledgeable guide takes you to the Stone Store and Mission House, home to New Zealand's first permanent mission station. Then visit an organic vineyard for a wine and coffee tasting, and enjoy further delights at a local chocolate factory. Upgrade to include a morning sightseeing cruise on the Bay of Islands.

Your private Guide-Driver will meet you with a sign board with your name on it at your preferred pick up point. We can pick you up from anywhere in Auckland. This includes Auckland Airport, Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal or any Hotel, Motel Airbnb etc. Please allow 3 hours to travel through the picturesque countryside to Waitomo. Once in Waitomo we can drop you at either The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co or Waitomo Caves to see the Glowworm Caves. We reccommend you book in your entry fees well beforehand so you dont miss out as they are always very busy. Once you are finished your private Guide-Driver will return you to Auckland. This booking does not include any entry fees. You must book these yourself.

Take in two of the North Island's top attractions in one day on a combination tour that visits Wai-o-tapu and the Hobbiton Movie Set. Booking this package ensures your admission to these popular attractions, and the full-day tour includes all entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, and insightful commentary from your driver-guide.

Combine two of New Zealand's most popular attractions - Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Rainbow Springs - in a single tour, with all details arranged for you. Take the stress out of planning and ensure you hit these two highlights during your time in New Zealand with this combo tour. With a guide providing engaging commentary, visit the Lady Knox Geyser, ride the Big Splash log flume, and see the local wildlife.

Visit the Coromandel Peninsula - renowned for its idyllic beaches, rugged terrain and pristine rainforest - on this day trip from Auckland. You'll ride a narrow gauge railway through a native kauri forest to a viewing platform where you're rewarded with views over the Hauraki Gulf. Your professional guide takes you to Cathedral Cove and to soak in a thermal pool at Hot Water Beach. A cafe lunch plus round-trip hotel transport are included on this small-group tour, limited to nine people.

Visit two natural attractions in Rotorua on this full-day tour. Start off at the Rotorua geothermal geyser where groups of Maori people have lived and worshipped for generations. Learn about the Maori culture and how they use the geothermal geysers, mud pools, and steam vents. Then head to the KiwiFruit Orchard cart for a guided tour and finish off with a complimentary kiwi cream.

This full-day Albatross Encounter tour in Kaikoura takes you on a narrated boat ride from the rugged coastline. Kaikoura may be famous for its whale and dolphin sightings, but it's also one of the world's most abundant regions for oceangoing birds like the southern royal albatross. The Kaikoura Peninsula offers spectators a look at petrels, shearwaters, terns, shags and gulls as well as a fur seal colony. Round-trip coach transport from Christchurch hotels is included.

Travel with a small group on a guided tour to Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, including a rainforest walk and a stroll on Piha Beach. This day trip heads west from Auckland with a stop at the Arataki Visitor Centre for harbor views. Dig your toes into the black-sand beach pounded by large surf and walk to a cascading waterfall for a swim. Your knowledgeable guide points out native flora and birdlife along the way.

Combine three of Rotorua's top attractions with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour on this full-day adventure. In the morning, visit Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rainbow Springs wildlife park and the Agrodome sheep farm with a knowledgeable guide who informs you about New Zealand's indigenous culture, national kiwi bird and most common farm animal. Then travel through The Shire on a tour of filming locations used in 'The Lord Of The Rings' and 'The Hobbit' series.