Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay a little more to be comfortable and to have everything included. This tour involves a lot of driving and is more enjoyable if you are comfortable and not crushed up against other people.
Make sure you read the small print when you look at other tours and check what is included when you compare price.- We include a premium buffet lunch normally at Te Puia.
We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
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All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and normally served in a restaurant or café. Occasionally Meals may be served picnic style
We pickup from all central locations as long as we can stop outside the hotel
Duration: 13 hours
Buffet lunch at Te Puia
Auckland - to Auckland: Auckland - Hobbiton - Rotorua Auckland - Includes guided tour of Hobbiton
Mercedes MiniBus: Late model vehicle - up to 15 seats, extra leg room, air-conditioned
Small groups : Personal service
Pickup included
Join a guided walking tour of Hobbiton with a local guide - note the terrain is uneven - please let us know if you have any mobility problems so we can try and get assistance for you
Te Puia is where we have a cafe lunch which is a mixture of Maori traditional and typical New Zealand food - Food is labelled and there is a wide range of dishes suiting all dietary requirements, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan. You have the opportunity to explore the Thermal Valley, See Kiwi Bird and to visit the Maori arts and crafts institute -
Sightseeing in and around the Rotorua area
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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 WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR POLICY “We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19. Until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours We promise quality and personal service in spacious vehicles We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidized shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible
• Please phone or email [email protected] if possible to reconfirm your booking 24 hours prior to departure (Customer service are to call between 7am and 9pm New Zealand time); If you are staying at a hotel please supply your room number and a phone number (local or International) so the local supplier can reach you; Confirmation is not essential but is preferred • Hobbiton involves walking on uneven ground so please wear suitable shoes • Please note: you must be ready and waiting at your specified time; There are set times at the attractions on tour; If you are late the supplier cannot wait