Activities & Tours: North Island

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.

This Private Tour is offered to those that have time constraint and want to visit one of New Zealand’s unique natural wonder Waitomo Glowworms Cave with its thousands of starry Glowworms and wonder along at Hamilton Gardens, the most visited attraction in Waikato, it tells the story of Gardens through themed gardens.

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $363.84

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

See two of New Zealand's most famous attractions in one day! The breath-taking Waitomo Glowworm Caves & the magical Hobbiton Movie Set. All our tours are run in small groups, in modern mini buses, specially built to enhance your tour experience and day. On board we have amazing guides who are passionate about New Zealand and the attractions/activities you are visiting, who always have a lot of stories, facts and commentary to keep you entertained along the way. There are so many little things that make our tours unique and memorable including secret stops, surprise wildlife viewings, complimentary water and snacks, USB charging points for your devices and even Wifi access in the tour vehicle. We are proud that our customer reviews show it's not all about the destination... it's the journey that makes our tours special.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $235.24

From Auckland: Magical Day Tour to Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Waitomo Caves

Explore New Zealand's beautiful scenery on a unique one-day tour package! Immerse yourself in the magical world of Hobbiton Film Set, where the charm of the Shire comes to life. Then enjoy the pure and serene beauty of Blue Spring. Finally, immerse yourself in the mystical world of Waitomo Caves. Sparkling fireflies light up the darkness and create a wonderful underground world. Join us for a day filled with adventure, wonder, and lasting memories. Our tour is a small group tour of the three most famous places in New Zealand's North Island, so it is difficult for an individual to go because each is far away. Rather than a group tour, it is a private tour for families, friends, couples, and newlyweds, and is the most memorable experience in New Zealand. We provide tours that will leave you with precious memories. Make precious memories with your loved ones!!

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based on 6 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $501.84

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

On this small group, fully guided One Way trip, visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and other stops and secret locations on the way from Auckland to Rotorua. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Rotorua • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops 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. 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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based on 32 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $187.56

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel for hours before we leave Auckland. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua including sightseeing + Buffet Lunch add options to this tour - Waiotapu, Redwoods Treewalk or Polynesian Spa - Options are to replace tour at Te Puia. All sightseeing is completed by 4:30pm. Finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland. If staying in Rotorua, you will be dropped at your centrally located accommodation before the group leaves to go back to Auckland. Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price. 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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based on 43 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $281.66

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

Experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves plus the Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Hobbiton & Bagshot Row • Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Secret Animal Viewing Stops • Waikato Farming Region 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. This tour is less rushed than others, making it the ultimate Auckland day tour, and is led by our 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.

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based on 21 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $235.24

Bay of Islands Heritage Experience from Auckland incl. Waitangi & Russell

Embark on a voyage to one of New Zealand’s most historic locations on this day trip from Auckland to the Bay of Islands on a luxurious private tour. Find the deep history - Nestled in the birthplace of New Zealand. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and traditions. Visit the most historic locations, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, enjoy a high-energy Māori cultural performance then take a ferry from Paihia to the first European settlement of Russell and take in the sights of Russell on an intimate coach tour.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $563.95

Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

Experience the very best of Auckland and vicinity with a morning city tour combined with an afternoon wine tasting in the stunning nearby Kumeu wine country. Take a look at the city’s popular neighborhoods and enjoy great views over the harbor while touring Auckland in the morning. Then spend the afternoon in the Kumeu region to enjoy lunch at a winery restaurant and savor wine tastings at three award-winning New Zealand wineries. The afternoon also includes a visit to the dramatic West Coast of Auckland at Muriwai which has a colony of Gannets over summer. This is a small-group tour in a luxury vehicle, limited to 14 people.

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based on 15 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $228.97

Private Lake Taupo Tour - Auckland Tour House

Visit and experience the heart of New Zealand's North Island... Lake Taupo is not only home to one of New Zealand's greatest waterfalls but also the biggest lake! Whether it's the stunning landscape or the various activities - Lake Taupo is one New Zealand's must do's!! The Great Lake Tour can be altered in any way to fit your needs! Please be aware that this is a booking request. We will be in touch as soon as possible following your booking time to confirm your tour. This is to allow for customisations and ensuring you get the best out of your desired tour. After we have confirmed your booking, we also confirm a final tour price. This can be paid in-person or simply by bank transfer. We will take away the $5.00 booking fee which you have paid to make this booking.

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based on reviews

See Details → Duration :10 to 12 hours
From $978.59

Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Join us on a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the informative commentary as you cross the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge and soak up on New Zealand’s spectacular scenery of rural countryside and sub-tropical bush en route to the beautiful Bay of Islands. Hop on a scenic cruise around the bay to witness some of the incredible 144 islands, get up close to the cliffs at Cape Brett, and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock. Spot dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife, and enjoy a 1.5-hour island stop to eat, swim and walk. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands!

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based on reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $266.6

Rotorua and Waitomo

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua sits at the centre of one of the Pacific's most active thermal regions, and is surrounded by some magnificent examples of boiling mud pools, spouting geysers, steaming fumuroles, and giant water filled craters. Departing Rotorua after your Te Puia experience for Waitomo, stopping briefly for a short walk to a swing bridge over the Waikato river & view the hydro electric power station at Arapuni. Then on to your 45m guided Glow Worm Cave tour. Witness the constellations of tiny shining glow worms, it’s magnificent cathedral and intriguing stalagmites and stalactites, emerging from this limestone grotto by boat, after which we head back to Auckland

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based on 2 reviews

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From $447.16

Local Auckland Food Tour : Explore the suburbs!

Taste the best of Auckland on a food tour with an expert guide who dishes on the city's freshest produce, wine, and seafood, among other tasty treats, during a 4-hour tour. Travel by minivan throughout the city to visit the Auckland Fish Market and drive to landmarks including Mt Eden, Ponsonby Road and the Auckland Domain. Visit a farmers' market as well as other artisan producers who provide samples of the delectable goods they make. Enjoy a wine tasting and light lunch with your companions on this small-group tour limited to 6 people.

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based on 87 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $172.51

12-Hour LOTR Trollshaws & Waitomo Glowworm Tour

The Denize Bluffs is a location used for numerous scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, one of which was Trollshaws Forest. Visitors can take a tour with Hairy Feet Waitomo, taking in the sites of filming locations including Trollshaw Forest and more . The tour is fully guided and starts with a short drive through farmland before taking an easy walk around the sites used for filming. The guides pride themselves on making every tour a personalized experience and showing a true sense of what it means to be a New Zealander.

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based on reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $407.75

Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns before you pass through beautiful sheep, cattle and deer country. See an 900 year old Kauri tree. You will enjoy a memorable open menu one course lunch at award winning Plume Vineyard Restaurant and also taste their Runner Duck Estate Wines. We visit two different wine producers which may vary on the day depending on availability.

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based on 27 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $185.05

Lake Taupō Private Day Tour from Auckland to Māori Rock Carvings

A journey from Auckland’s bustling cityscape to Taupō’s scenic lakes on a luxury private tour will lead you to marvel at the breath-taking geothermal scenery, stunning waterfalls, and World Heritage-listed Forest reserves. Located in the centre of New Zealand’s North Island lies the largest freshwater lake in Australasia, Lake Taupo, is also a super volcano! Get right up close to explore lake Taupō on an eco-friendly scenic cruise around the Western Bays of the Lake to see the huge Māori rock carving at Mine Bay. Investigate the hidden bays, beautiful coastline and feel the thrill of cascading waterfalls at Huka falls. Be prepared to have your taste buds tingling, with the chance to try an array of exotic artisan honeys in a special tasting room.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $563.95

Activities & Tours: North Island

Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

From Auckland: Magical Day Tour to Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Waitomo Caves

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

Bay of Islands Heritage Experience from Auckland incl. Waitangi & Russell

Auckland City Tour & Kumeu Wine Country Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch

Private Lake Taupo Tour - Auckland Tour House

Bay of Islands Explorer Experience Small Group Tour From Auckland

Rotorua and Waitomo

Local Auckland Food Tour : Explore the suburbs!

12-Hour LOTR Trollshaws & Waitomo Glowworm Tour

Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

Lake Taupō Private Day Tour from Auckland to Māori Rock Carvings

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