Top 15 Multi-Day New Zealand Tours from Auckland

1.2 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $1,222Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton with guided visits, meals and one hotel night included. You’ll see glowworms by boat, Pōhutu Geyser at Te Puia, enjoy a Māori hangi and cultural show, then tour the Shire with a stop at the Green Dragon Inn. Expect several coaches and a full schedule.

“WOW. That's all I can say. I initially looked into booking a few of these tours by themselves and figuring out our own transportation, but honestly, it's INCREDIBLE how they strung this all together perfectly and efficiently. Book this if you want to see it all without wasting time! Not once did I feel like I may have been stranded anywhere, forgotten about among buses of tour groups, or that I would have gotten on the wrong bus which were my main fears. All of the drivers were insightful, funny, and caring. Food provided on the bus was tasty. All of the tours were FANTASTIC. When we got back to…”

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2.2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $930

Travel in a small group from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Waitomo. Expect early starts, several vehicle changes, guided visits, a Te Puia lunch, Mitai hangi and performance, and overnight accommodation in Rotorua. Guides such as Chris, Fran, Ric, Louise, and Serhan have led parts of this route.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! While 2 days went by fast, we felt we had the time to enjoy each location completely. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and coordination between the guides was smooth for the Read more”

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3.3-Day Bay of Islands Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $785

Travel from Auckland to Paihia for three days of Northland highlights. You’ll tour Russell, cruise toward the Hole in the Rock, walk among giant kauri, drive along 90 Mile Beach, visit Cape Reinga and explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Local guides such as Ariel and Daniel lead parts of the trip.

“Great tour, great people on tour from all over the world!”

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4.Bay of Islands 2-Day Small Group Tour & Cruise from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $452Best value

Travel from Auckland to Northland with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit the Kauri Museum, Tane Mahuta, Opononi, Waitangi, and Paihia, then cruise to the Hole in the Rock and Otehei Bay. Guides such as Matt Van Veen and Mark add plenty of local insight.

“Fab tour full of history and fun. Tour guide/driver Mark very knowledgeable and considerate of people's needs. Small group so much better than a large coach load of people.”

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5.Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waiotapu and Waitomo 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,135

Spend three days linking New Zealand’s biggest North Island sights: Hobbiton, Te Puia, Mitai, Waiotapu, Taupo, Polynesian Spa and Waitomo. English-speaking guides, small groups of up to 12, central pickup, two Rotorua nights, meals and admission fees keep the planning simple.

“The selection of places is exceptional and our tour guides - a native Maori and Louisse are the best! My Maori guide, exclusive that day coz I am the only one in that tour, even showed me his tribe’s community which made me appreciate his culture more, bad I can’t remember his name but thank you so much for warmly welcoming me in your community! I couldn’t ask for more. This tour is highly recommended!”

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6.Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua & Taupo 2-Day Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 2 days · from $507

Travel in a small group of up to 16 with a passionate English-speaking guide, visiting Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Wai-O-Tapu, Huka Falls, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens. Accommodation, entry tickets, water and snacks are included, while meals and optional activities cost extra.

“El fin de semana fue muy divertido y vimos muchas cosas, es una buena manera de hacer este mítico recorrido sin necesidad de cansarte conduciendo y despreocuparse de buscar entradas y toda la organización que requiere. Alfredo el guía fue muy amable, divertido y muy buen conductor.”

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7.3 Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland including Waitangi and Cape Reinga

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $772

Travel from Auckland to Paihia by coach, visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds, tour Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach, then cruise toward Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock. You get two nights in Paihia, one included lunch, guided visits, and free time, but much of the transport uses public coaches.

“Great experience to join this tour as it includes all the major spots in the NZ's northern area. Bus drivers are very professional and polite. Regarding to the hotel accommodation, the room is quite good. The location is very convenient. It takes about 5 minutes to reach a supermarket. One minor thing is that the kettle in the 3 star hotel is dirty and old. Paihia is definitely the place you have to go if you would like to take a break in a small town/village for few days.”

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8.10 Day North to South Island NZ Private Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $6,686

Travel from Auckland through Rotorua, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, and Fiordland in a private vehicle with a dedicated guide-driver. Choose from activities such as Hobbiton, Māori cultural experiences, scenic trains, stargazing, helicopter flights, glowworm caves, and Milford Sound cruises.

“We had such a great trip from start to finish, honestly better than we expected. Booking this tour ended up being one of the best decisions we made. there were heaps of activates included and everyday had something different going on. We Read more”

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9.2 Day Tour Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua and Taupo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $526

Travel from Auckland in a small group of up to 15, with guides such as Jeff, Michael, or Matt bringing the North Island to life. Visit Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Wai-O-Tapu, Taupo, Huka Falls, and Hamilton Gardens, with transport and main admissions included.

“Ride with Jeff. Lol! He was a great host. If you only have a short time in the country and want to see a lot this is the way to go no need to look for transportation or lodging it's all included in this trip. Make sure you got on some good walking sRead more”

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10.4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $921

Travel from Auckland to Wellington with included transport, stays, and entry fees. Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hobbiton, and Whakarewarewa, spend two nights in Rotorua, then cross the North Island by coach to Wellington for a city tour. Expect different local drivers each day.

“The individual elements were good - Flexi-tours did a good job of the Glowworm caves and Hobbiton, and likewise the operators of the Wellington tour - but it would be more accurately described as a 2 1/2 day tour with a very long public cRead more”

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11.5-Day New Zealand North and South Island Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,364

Travel from Auckland to Christchurch through Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton and Kaikoura. You’ll visit glowworm caves, a Māori living village, geothermal parks and whale waters, with four hotel nights, ferry travel and seasonal Coastal Pacific rail service.

“The details of this trip read that it was a tour. I signed up alone for my first trip to New Zealand. I expected a tour where the same people would be with me for the duration. This was very different. One day, I was transported to a public bus, Read more”

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12.6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,909

Fly from Auckland to Christchurch, then travel by private vehicle through Kaikōura or Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford or Doubtful Sound, and Te Anau. Your guide-driver handles the long roads while you choose activities such as stargazing, jet boating, helicopter flights, and glowworm caves.

“We had the most amazing tour of the South Island with Raghav as our guide and driver! We could not have fit more into our adventure! Every detail was worked out and timed to perfection. The hotel and activity choices were excellent, as weRead more”

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13.12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $8,470

Travel privately from Auckland to Queenstown in 12 days, with a dedicated guide-driver, hotels and activity options. See Hobbiton, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikōura, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Milford or Doubtful Sound, and Stewart Island without driving the long routes yourself.

“Completed our 12 days tour in New Zealand and I'm amazed how incredible it was. Everyday brought something new - rafting down a 7 meter waterfall, jet boating, helicopter ride over the glaciers, and those amazing train rides that looked liRead more”

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14.Private 2 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua Geothermal & Hamilton Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,047

Travel by private vehicle from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, or Tauranga to Waitomo, Te Puia, Hobbiton, Lake Rotorua, and Hamilton Gardens. Your price includes admission, guided tours, snacks, WiFi, bottled water, and a four-star overnight stay. Confirm language arrangements before booking.

“Vendu comme une excursion privative avec choix de la langue en francais. La seule chose en francais furent le booklet de 2 pages remis a Hobbiton. Pour le reste un chauffeur muet qui nous a fait faire beaucoup de route pour revenir sur noRead more”

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15.3-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $915

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, and Waitomo on a three-day tour with small groups of up to 14. You’ll see Pohutu Geyser, attend a Maori cultural performance, and drift beneath thousands of glowworms. Chris has guided some departures.

“We really enjoyed this tour. The sites were interesting and the hotels were within walking distance to the shops and restaurants as well as picturesque walking paths.”

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