Multi-day & Extended Tours in Waitomo

Winter is coming... So let's make it one hell of a party!! New Zealand's South Island is a place of breathtaking beauty, and there's no better time to explore it than a Kiwi winter. Snow-covered mountains, crisp blue lakes, unbeatable nightlife"¦ You'll spend two weeks exploring it all with us and making memories you'll never forget. On your Kiwi Vibes tour, we guarantee you the time of your freakin' life as you experience NZ's "˜Epic South'

Combine three of Auckland's most popular day trip destinations on this tour and enjoy a personalized experience, with a private guide, 5-star accommodation, and luxury transport. Admire the underground wonders of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; tour the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the LOTR and The Hobbit movies were filmed; and visit Rotorua attractions including the Agrodome Farm, the Te Puia Maori Village, and Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.

Soak up all the North Island highlights on this 5-day journey from Auckland by coach, including a Bay of Islands cruise to see the Hole in the Rock. Your itinerary includes a drive along Ninety Mile Beach at Cape Reinga; enjoy an overnight stay near the bubbling hot springs of Rotorua; a visit to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride through Glowworm Grotto; and a Hobbiton Movie Set tour to see filming locations for 'The Lord of the Rings.' Listen to informative commentary on board.

Discover the North Island on a 3-day guided coach tour, traveling round-trip from Auckland. Experience the magical luminescence of thousands of glowworms during an underground boat ride at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. In Rotorua, visit the Agrodome and experience geothermal wonders like Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, then learn about Maori traditions with a cultural performance. Enjoy sightseeing at the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo including its top attraction: Huka Falls. Two nights' accommodation with hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Arrive at Auckland Airport on Day 1, transfer to your accommodation and settle in. Visit the Waitomo Caves on Day 2 to marvel at shimmering glow worms. Set foot on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie sets on Day 3. Visit Taupo on Day 4 and Napier on Days 5-6 for a fun-filled wine-tasting afternoon. Continue your trip to Wellington on Days 7-8 with free time to explore the city. Arrive to Nelson on Days 9-10 for a relaxing sailing trip on the pristine waters of the Abel Tasman followed by a nature walk to Marahau along sandy beaches. Travel to Franz Josef on Days 11-12 and embark on a Glacier Valley Walk along the mighty Waiho River with spectacular views of the glacier (you will not walk directly on the ice). Reach Queenstown on Days 13-15 for a peaceful cruise through the dramatic and breathtaking Milford Sound and free time. Reach Christchurch on Day 16 for your last night. Your trip will come to an end on Day 17 with an airport drop-off.

Experience the best of New Zealand's North Island during this 4-day, 3-night, sightseeing excursion. Discover the capital city of Auckland, the famous 'Hobbiton' movie set, Waitomo Caves, the Bay of Islands, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and much more. Three nights of accommodations, air-conditioned coach transport, and entrance fees are covered.

Starting from Auckland, we take our time making our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island. Our Amplified tour comes complete with some very special inclusions: experiencing a Māori cultural night traditional hāngā« meal, learning haka and poi dance, and carving your very own pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant in Franz Josef. Activities can also be purchased on the road "“ just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do. As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation in Auckland with us the night before the tour "“ only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress-free morning.

The photos, the stories, the FOMO! You can't beat New Zealand's North Island in summer time! The "˜Vibe of the North' is our most popular tour ever, and you're about to see why! From digging a natural bath at "˜Hot Water Beach', to doing "˜bombs' off the rocks into the crystal clear river in Coroglen, even an unbeatable Taranaki vineyard wine tasting overlooking the West Coast of NZ, you're about to experience a Kiwi summer the way the locals do! Throw in a visit to Hobbiton, optional bungee and skydiving, and a HEAP of other activities, and you've got yourself the real "˜Vibe of the North'!

Pick Up & Drop Off at Auckland Central or Auckland Airport.Admission & Guided Tour Inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave including a Boat Ride.Admission to Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua.1 Night Accommodation in Rotorua.Hobbiton Movie Set Admission & Guided Tour.Complimentary Drink (Alcoholic or Non) at Green Dragon Inn inside Hobbiton Village.90min River Cruise at The Hamilton Gardens.

Discover the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand's North Island, from Rotorua's geothermal pools and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to the Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set. On this 2-day coach tour from Auckland, you'll experience ancient Maori traditions with a 'hangi' dinner, the filmmaking history of 'The Lord of the Rings,' a duck tour and a visit to the Agrodome. Enjoy standard (3 star hotel) or superior (4 star hotel) overnight accommodation in Rotorua.