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Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to two of the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu • Maori Cultural Village and Arts School • Rotorua City Highlights While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, 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 and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Our tours are 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 a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
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From $250.29
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Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Lunch

This full day tour is for lovers of nature and hiking, your experienced local nature guide will take you to a range of rainforest, beach and clifftop hikes. The black sand beaches and rainforest of West Auckland  are unique in New Zealand and this tour is a great way to experience the best it has to offer. (3 x 1hr short hikes) *GOOD LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED. This tour is not suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues. The hikes involve stairs and gradient changes. please note areas visited will differ depending on weather & fitness levels of the clients on the day. *We are unable to visit a waterfall at present due to track & road closures from cyclone in 2023.
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From $178.78
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Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Discover the famous wineries and top natural attractions of New Zealand’s North Island on this 7 hour Piha and Karekare Rainforest tour from Auckland. Travel through the Henderson valley and into the Waitakere ranges. Visit Piha Beach and see the Karekare waterfalls. This tour includes and open menu One course lunch and tasing fees at two vineyards in Kumeu and Waimauku, two West Auckland's Wine regions
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From $185.05
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The Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland

Enjoy early access to the Hobbiton movie set and beat the crowds. Visit the most popular location where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were filmed. Visit the Kaimai Ranges, Hobbit Holes, The Mill, The Double Arched Bridge and have a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn. This small group guided excursion which includes round-trip luxury air-conditioned transport from your Auckland city hotel or cruise ship. Enjoy free WIFI plus complimentary snacks and water on your tour.
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From $112.91
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Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Get ready to explore the amazing Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. Roto means lake and Rua means two – together, Rotorua means 'Second Lake'. A dream spot for sightseeing and a region steeped in Māori legend, history, and culture. On this tour, you will visit famous attractions such as the Pikirangi Maori Village, Kiwi House, and the Geothermal Valley. This is a tour including a driver and we can match your ideal itinerary or you can take our suggested. The tour does not include entrance fees. Highlights: - Te Puia - Government Garden - Redwood Forest - Green/Blue Lake - Rotorua Lake - Private tour allows for a flexible itinerary
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From $545.75
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour - EX Auckland

Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip! Explore Matamata and experience the real Middle-earth in a 2 hour fully guided tour inside the Hobbiton Movie Set, take photo's inside The Hobbit Holes & taste the locally brewed cider or beer in The Green Dragon Inn. We then head to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you walk through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.  
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From $257.19
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves - Start or Finish Auckland or Rotorua

More than most other companies - Our products always have added value (lunch) activities. We run smaller group tours in luxury vehicles. Our vehicles are all late model Mercedes most have one less row of seats than factory standard giving extra legroom for your comfort The ability to do and see what you want and also use us to transport you from one destination to the next or to return to where you started Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.
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From $281.66
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Wineries Honey and Black Sand Beaches from Auckland

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour and tasting at the winery owned and operated by the Brajkovich family. See how they ferment their wines in 225 litre French Burgundian barriques. Pioneers in New Zealand winemaking since 1944 they specialize in producing Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot and Pinot Noir only from grapes grown on their own ten Kumeu and Huapai Vineyards. Next taste wine take lunch at Soljans Vineyard Restaurant established in 1937. Included in the tour is an open menu one course main incuding tea, coffee or juice. Taste a range of flora honeys including the famous Manuka UMF Relax with a side trip through beautiful traditional rolling sheep and cattle country to visit the Muriwai black sand beach. See the rugged West Coast & regional Park meeting the Tasman Sea. In the afternoon visit West Brook Wines for a generous selection of varietals and blends in the cellar door shop.
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From $185.05
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Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour

Uncover the magic and mysteries of Middle Earth on a visit to New Zealand’s most iconic 'Lord of the Rings' film site — Hobbiton. Explore the film set on a guided tour, pose for photos in the Hobbit Holes, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and tuck into lunch (light snack) at the Shire's Rest Café. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Auckland is included. Full-day tour of the Hobbiton movie set from Auckland Visit the original Hobbiton film set from the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' movies Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, entrance fees, and round-trip transport Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a personalized experience
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From $219.56
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Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at a contemporary vineyard restaurant, sample world renowned wines and marvel at the rugged surf-fringed coastline nearby.
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From $178.78
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Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on locations. Travel in luxury with chauffeurs with 25 years of experience in Tours & Transfers!
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From $1492.98
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Private Rotorua Day Tour with Polynesian Spa & Redwood forest

This tour is ideal for Couples, families, and friends, and small groups for private tours. Not with other groups or people. Take the opportunity to highlight New Zealand with a Private day tour!! Explore the geothermal magic of the Rotorua Full Day Tour. You see the geysers at Rotorua town with wonderful buildings Don't miss world best Polynesian spa And explore Red wood forest We can flex the schedule based on your needs. If you have any questions or requests please let us know. Minimum required for this tour : 2 people
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From $370.11
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Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

The geothermal area of Rotorua and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are must-see destinations for any traveler to the North Island of New Zealand. Your guide accompanies you to the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia for an immersive cultural experience, then takes you to Waitomo Caves after a cafe lunch. You'll experience the awe-inspiring magic of tiny glowworms on a boat ride into the caves and learn about their natural history Guaranteed departure - Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
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From $285.42
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Auckland Maori Tour

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes, historic Devonport and the Waitakere Ranges with its subtropical rainforest and black sand beaches, all through the eyes of an indigenous guide. Marvel at views of Maungawhau (Mount Eden) plus Takarunga (Mount Victoria) to see some of Auckland’s ancient volcanoes. Learn about Maori culture, myths and legends as well as the ancestors who shaped this land. Visit Auckland and its stunning West Coast Waitakere Ranges. The tour includes a gourmet lunch and luxury transport.
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Waitomo Glowworm Cave Experience - Small Group Tour from Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to visit one of New Zealand's most iconic and famous attractions, the amazing Waitomo Caves, where you'll be in awe of the cave formations and the thousands of Glowworms sparkling above you. The subterranean cave system is most unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, exploring limestone shafts, marvelling at the stalactites and stalagmites and ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms that inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky. This Waitomo Caves tour provides an immersive experience into the heart of New Zealand's underground treasures, allowing you to witness the magic of the glowworms and the breathtaking geological formations that make these caves unique.
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From $203.87