A full day of creative escape in food, wine, art, nature & more! Matakana - A popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana coast comes with memories to treasure. Spend a day marvelling at unspoiled countryside, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around Auckland. Escape to a world of creative wonder. Be captivated by world-class galleries, gardens, food, wine and more. Discover an exquisite collection of art galleries, gardens, and sculptures exhibited to a world-class standard at Sculptureum, Matakana.

Overnight stay in Auckland.

Travel in style from Auckland to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky.

Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch at Waitomo Homestead.

Travel from Waitomo to Matamata to Experience the world-famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit. Pause at the Green Dragon Inn for a draft of Hobbit Southfarthing, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo's adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Enjoy a complimentary Hobbiton beverages at the Green Dragon Inn. After returning to the Shire's Rest, re-join the luxury coach to travel through the thermal explorer highway to reach Rotorua.

Overnight stay in Rotorua.

Explore & enjoy the surreal landscape at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal wonderland and mysterious appeal of this active geothermal area in the Taupō Volcanic Zone. Experience Lady Knox - unique geyser can reach up to heights of 10-20 metres.

Take a boat tour around the scenic Western Bays of Lake Taupō to see the huge Māori rock carving at Mine Bay on Lake Taupo . The carvings have been hailed as one of New Zealand's most extraordinary artworks,

and exploring them from the water is an unmissable experience! Finally, we excite the senses, be tempted by an amazing array of 100% pure New Zealand honey, mead, natural health and wellbeing products and unique gift ideas. A unique taste experience with free honey, mead & liqueur tastings. Live beehive viewings and fascinating interactive displays. Discover health & wellness products, divine honey-based skincareproducts.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Travel on the Skyline Gondola up the side of Mount Ngongotaha and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas. Once up top enjoy 5 luge rides to zip off with friends or family to discover who has the skills to master the Luge.

Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting at Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience. A journey into the heart of Māori Culture... an experience you will never forget! The most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand... Voted Top 10 best attraction in the World - a cultural experience like no other. Delivered with genuine heart and soul, Te Pā Tū (formerlyTamaki Maori Village) offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Checkout hotel in Rotorua after breakfast and travel down to Wellington - the capital city of New Zealand. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and colourful timber houses on surrounding hills.

Be amazed by the majestic Huka Falls and explore the scenic beauty of Lake Taupō waterfront by stretching your legs along one of many lakeside walking trails and take a step away and enjoy the complete peace and quiet of water's edge picnic spots and elevated viewing areas.

Embark on a five-hour journey down to Wellington from Lake Taupo. We will do a frequent stopover to stretch and relax before we reach the capital city.

Overnight Stay in Wellington.

Experience New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country, the resilience of the Māori people, and artistic interpretations of life in the South Pacific. Experience the hidden charm that Wellington has to offer than to take this 5-minute ride from the heart of the city centre, up through the hillside terraced houses of Kelburn, to the lookout perched high above the city. Enjoy easy access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum.

Overnight Stay in Wellington.

Discover Zealandia an ecosanctuary in the heart of Wellington. Explore the outdoors and be led by a guide!

During the day, walk amongst rare birds like hihi, kākāriki and takahē. Spot prehistoric reptiles like the tuatara bathing in the sun. Embark on the Wētā Workshop Experience and learn about the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, and make-up to miniatures. Meet your guide to begin your journey through the movie-magic world of Wētā Workshop!

This tour ends in the Captital City of Wellington. You can choose to continue exploring the rest of NZ on your

own or return to Auckland with us.

Fully guided return transfers and sightseeing

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey

Informative commentary on board as you travel

Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus

Complimentary high-speed internet on-board the minibus

Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities

Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish

Quality hand-picked accommodation selected to immerse you in your destination

Comprehensive sightseeing admission fees as specified in the itinerary

Pre-tour and Post-tour accommodation

International and domestic airfares

Visa & Insurance

Airport taxes

Any items or services not specified in the inclusions

Early check-in or late check-out of rooms

Lunch, dinner and any beverages unless specified in itinerary

Gratuities & personal expenses

Porterage Expenses

Any expenses personal in nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls

Anything else not stated in tour inclusions

Any booking & online transaction charges