Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self-drive to your accommodation.  Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbors 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.

Overnight: Auckland

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 to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.  Overnight: Rotorua

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

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

Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
• Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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.

Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
• Redwoods Nightlights

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.

Overnight: Auckland

Rotorua – Auckland: 228km (approx 3hrs)

Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Auckland Airport.

Please Note

• Rental Car “Days” are based on a 24 hour hire.
• Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.