Thermal Wonder

Adventure to a wonderland of volcanic landmarks, luminescent glowworms, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and a wealth of Maori culture.

This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for-

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DAY 1 – ARRIVAL AUCKLAND

Depending on your preferred travel choice, you will either be met and privately transferred or self drive to your accommodation.  Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.

DAY 2 – AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – HOBBITON – ROTORUA

Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.

Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)

Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)

Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)

DAY 3 – ROTORUA

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.  Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.

DAY 4 – ROTORUA – AUCKLAND

Choose to spend the morning further exploring around the lakes and forests of Rotorua or depart for Auckland to spend the afternoon in the city or out on the harbour.

Rotorua – Auckland: 228km (approx 3hrs)

DAY 5 – DEPART AUCKLAND

Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or return of your rental car.

INCLUSIONS:

DAY 1-

Overnight: Auckland

Optional Activities:

Auckland Sky Tower

Orbit Restaurant Set Menu Dinner

Auckland Harbour Sailing

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

DAY 2-

Overnight: Rotorua

Included Activities:

Hobbiton Movie Set

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Optional Activities:

Polynesian Spa – Deluxe Lake Spa

Maori Hangi Dinner & Concert

DAY 3-

Overnight: Rotorua

Included Activities:

Waimangu Geothermal Valley

Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights

Optional Activities:

Skyline Gondola Ride

DAY 4-

Overnight:

Auckland

Optional Activities:

National Kiwi Hatchery Tour

Waiheke Island Explorer

All Blacks Experience

Weta Workshop Unleashed