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if we want to go to Hobbiton from Rotorua, how would we get there? Does the tour price include the transportation there, how does that work?

We cannot book the Hobbiton tour, but it is a very popular site that you are able to book it during free time on Day 15 in Auckland or day 17 from Rototura. We strongly recommend travellers pre-book due to extreme demand for this product and limited suppliers in the area we are not able to assist the travellers in booking Hobbiton once the tour has started.

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairns
Cairns
Accommodation
Resort (Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Cape Tribulation Beach House)
Included Activities
- Dreamtime Walk
- Mossman Gorge exploration
Landmarks
Mossman Gorge
Daintree Rainforest
Day 3
Cape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Cape Tribulation Beach House)
Optional Activities
- Great Barrier Reef Visit (217 AUD per person)
- Daintree National Park Visit (Free)
- Daintree Rainforest Night Walk (55 AUD per person)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Daintree National Park
Day 4
Cape Tribulation to Cairns
Cape Tribulation to Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns)
Optional Activities
- Port Douglas local market visit
Landmarks
Port Douglas
Day 5
Cairns to Airlie Beach
Cairns to Airlie Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Apartment (Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments)
Landmarks
Tully's Golden Boot
The Big Mango
Day 6
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Apartment (Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments)
Included Activities
- Whitsunday Islands Boating Excursion
- Barrier Reef Visit
Optional Activities
- Swimming or snorkeling
- Whitehaven Beach island lookout hike
Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Great Barrier Reef
Whitehaven Beach
Day 7
Airlie Beach to Byron Bay
Airlie Beach to Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Byron Beachcomber)
Landmarks
Byron Bay
Day 8
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
Accommodation
Hotel (Byron Beachcomber)
Included Activities
- Surfing Lesson
Optional Activities
- Byron Bay Ocean Kayaking (pre-book on checkout page)
- Free morning exploration
Landmarks
Byron Bay
Day 9
Byron Bay to Port Macquarie
Byron Bay to Port Macquarie
Accommodation
Hotel (El Motor Inn Port Macquarie)
Landmarks
Port Macquarie
Day 10
Port Macquarie to Blue Mountains
Port Macquarie to Blue Mountains
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Leisure Inn Spires)
Included Activities
- Guulabaa - The Place of Koala
Landmarks
Guulabaa - Place of Koala
Blue Mountains
Day 11
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains
Accommodation
Hotel (Leisure Inn Spires)
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains Excursion
- Jamison Valley Walk
- Scenic Railway
Landmarks
Three Sisters
Jamison Valley
Scenic Railway
Leura
Katoomba
Day 12
Blue Mountains to Sydney
Blue Mountains to Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Bike rental
- Botanical gardens visit
- Sydney Opera House visit
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Botanical Gardens
Day 13
Sydney
Sydney
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Sydney Central)
Optional Activities
- Bondi Beach visit
- Optional night out with the group
Landmarks
Bondi Beach
Day 14
Sydney to Auckland
Sydney to Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments), Hotel (Oaks Auckland Hotel)
Landmarks
Auckland
Day 15
Auckland
Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments), Hotel (Oaks Auckland Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (pre-tour booking)
- Maritime Museum visit
- Waterfront walk
- Ferry to Waiheke Island
Landmarks
Maritime Museum
Waiheke Island
Day 16
Auckland to Rotorua
Auckland to Rotorua
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Cave Excursion
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua
Day 17
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Hangi meal at Maori village with traditional ceremonies and entertainment)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sudima Lake Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Mitai Experience
Optional Activities
- Geothermal area visit
- Whitewater rafting
- Rotorua Canopy Tours
Landmarks
Rotorua
Day 18
Rotorua to Wellington
Rotorua to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington)
Landmarks
Haka Falls
Taihape
Wellington
Day 19
Wellington
Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Te Papa Museum visit (35 NZD per person)
- Cable car to botanical gardens (6-12 NZD per person)
- Zealandia visit (31-120 NZD per person)
- Weta Workshop Tour (99 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Wellington Cable Car
Zealandia
Day 20
Wellington to Kaikoura
Wellington to Kaikoura
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (The White Morph)
Included Activities
- Winery Visit
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Day 21
Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura to Hanmer Springs
Accommodation
Hotel (Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs)
Optional Activities
- Whale Watching (175 NZD per person)
- Swimming With Dolphins (170 NZD per person)
- Scenic Flight (135-180 NZD per person)
- Hiking (Free)
- Hot Springs (30-50 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Hanmer Springs
Day 22
Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef
Hanmer Springs to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Landmarks
Southern Alps
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 23
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rainforest Retreat)
Optional Activities
- Guided Heli Hike (595-795 NZD per person)
- Heli Scenic Flight with Snow Landing (385-655 NZD per person)
- Franz Josef Kayaking (99-129 NZD per person)
- Franz Josef Quad Bike (65-160 NZD per person)
- Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (79 NZD per person)
- Hiking (Free)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 24
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 25
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Optional Activities
- Bungee Jumping (165-205 NZD per person)
- Queenstown Jet Boating (179 NZD per person) - pre-book on checkout page
- Skydiving (299-459 NZD per person)
- Paragliding (210 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (35-56 NZD per person)
- Ziptrek (120-170 NZD per person)
- Scenic Horse Riding Tour (165-325 NZD per person)
- Shotover Canyon Swing/Shotover Canyon Fox (169-299 NZD per person)
- Earnslaw Steamship Cruise (55-95 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (185-230 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 26
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Heartland Hotel Queenstown)
Included Activities
- Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Doubtful Sound
Day 27
Queenstown to Tekapo
Queenstown to Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Godley Hotel)
Included Activities
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
- Aoraki/Mount Cook Visit
Optional Activities
- Alpine hiking
Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook
Tekapo
Day 28
Tekapo to Christchurch
Tekapo to Christchurch
Accommodation
Hotel (Bealey Quarter)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Landmarks
Christchurch
Day 29
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mossman Gorge
Daintree Rainforest

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Daintree National Park

Landmarks
Port Douglas

Landmarks
Tully's Golden Boot
The Big Mango

Landmarks
Whitsunday Islands
Great Barrier Reef
Whitehaven Beach

Landmarks
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Byron Bay

Landmarks
Port Macquarie

Landmarks
Guulabaa - Place of Koala
Blue Mountains

Landmarks
Three Sisters
Jamison Valley
Scenic Railway
Leura
Katoomba

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Botanical Gardens

Landmarks
Bondi Beach

Landmarks
Auckland

Landmarks
Maritime Museum
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua

Landmarks
Rotorua

Landmarks
Haka Falls
Taihape
Wellington

Landmarks
Te Papa Museum
Wellington Cable Car
Zealandia

Landmarks
Kaikoura

Landmarks
Hanmer Springs

Landmarks
Southern Alps
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Doubtful Sound

Landmarks
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook
Tekapo

Landmarks
Christchurch

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Where You'll Stay

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Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Resort
Days 1, 4
Cape Tribulation Beach House
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Whitsunday Vista Holiday Apartments
Apartment
Days 5, 6
Byron Beachcomber
Hotel
Days 7, 8
El Motor Inn Port Macquarie
Hotel
day 9
Leisure Inn Spires
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Rydges Sydney Central
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments
Hotel
Days 14, 15
Oaks Auckland Hotel
Hotel
Days 14, 15
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Hotel
Days 16, 17
Naumi Studio Hotel Wellington
Hotel
Days 18, 19
The White Morph
Hotel
day 20
Drifters Inn Hanmer Springs
Hotel
day 21
Rainforest Retreat
Hotel
Days 22, 23
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Hotel
Days 24, 25, 26
Godley Hotel
Hotel
day 27
Bealey Quarter
Hotel
day 28

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Claudia
February 24th, 2026
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining...
Hi TourRadar: Below is what we wrote to G Adventures. Dear G Adventures: We are writing with feedback pertaining to our Highlights of New Zealand trip from February 1-15, starting in Auckland ending in Christchurch. We booked through Tour Radar. Our impression is there is very little coordination, communication, collaboration between the two agencies which has a negative effect on the customer. I won’t elaborate, but suffice it to say when I called G Adventures before leaving the USA to inquire about E Sim cards (part of the package through Tour Radar) this was the G Adventures’ representative’s reply, “That’s not our problem. You should have booked directly with us.” I did pass this response on to Tour Radar. Not a good first impression. I feel confident in saying all of the 16 travelers were very disappointed with aspects of the trip that could have been solved by G Adventures. People who had been on many G Adventures trips said that they had never experienced anything like this from the company. Before I list the areas that caused disappointment and complaint, let me say that the places we visited were wonderful, the hotels were good, and the driver was an experienced driver, helpful where he could be, and tried to accommodate requests. Feedback for G Adventures as a Company: 1- Our Driver was our tour guide. Several of our fellow travelers who had been on G Adventure tours said they always had a guide and a driver. It was our combo driver/guide’s first time with G Adventures, apparently called out at the last minute because you did not have drivers to do the trip. He clearly was not prepared by G Adventures as evidenced by: A) CEO Greeting prior to dinner the first night- horrendous. G Adventures should have provided a “welcome to the adventure” script. A fellow traveler had to suggest we do introductions as we gathered in the lobby. That was it – then we all went to dinner at a rather second rate restaurant. B) G Adventures did not provide the Driver/Guide with a clear agenda of the day; for example we were often confused as to whether we should buy snack or lunch- or it if was just a bathroom break. Sometimes we went to 2 or 3 in the afternoon before stopping. C. Dining options, at least for dinner, are often provided by the guide. G Adventures should have supplied these to our Driver/Guide. D. The Driver usually unloads the vehicle of traveler baggage. Ours went in first to get our room keys, and the travelers unloaded the luggage the first time... We thought it was a one-time deal…but ended up being the norm. E. The Seymour Ap to book the excursions was not effective. We were told about it for the first time during our CEO briefing, and few travelers could make it function. Our driver tried to help on the second night, but still not all could access it. We should have had access to it prior to arrival in New Zealand. We had asked if we could sign up in advance for activities but were told to wait until arrival. Having to wait until New Zealand led to several people not being able to even sign up for some of the activities because of problems using the Seymour Ap. The companies through which we booked on Seymour also said it was problematic. F. Again, I reiterate that the driver was nice and tried his best to help. He personally helped me when items were left behind at a hotel. However, a knowledgeable guide focuses on the travelers and their experience whereas our driver was focused on trip logistics – getting us to a destination and checked in. We missed our Group Farewell dinner because the driver did not plan in advance – and it was Valentine’s Day when we reached Christchurch. At 5pm in the evening contacted us through Whats Ap with a meet-up spot. Many people were annoyed – 11 did not go. 9 of us met up in the hotel’s bar/restaurant which served the same food as the “Fully booked” hotel restaurant. Makes one wonder in the thoroughness of the research work to find a spot. Disappointing. Sincerely, Claudia Jaccarino and Sharon SlaytonShow more
Michelle
January 26th, 2026
Wow, what an amazing time I had seeing both islands of New Zealand! This trip has so many stops, activities, and...
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Bijal
December 31st, 2025
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do...
Saw many highlights and great to have a local guide. Glowworm trip was great. Many optional days to decide to do what you wanted with free hiking/exploring options available, good for all ages as you could make it more active if you wanted. Decent breaks on long journeys and nice standard of hotels, would be great if breakfast was included everyday and a few more activities. Was only 12 if is which was a good group size especially given the smaller mini bus.Show more

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Will the tour guide speak only English to the group, or will there be participants who speak other languages?
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  Alan
  Traveler•Written October 2025
  What kind of transportation is provided? Do you have a photo of the vehicle so I can get a better idea of what to expect?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  The tour leader will be English speaking and the group will speak English as well (majority of the group is from the UK, North America and Europe).
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  The private vehicle used on this trip is a mini stretch van that can accommodate 16 travelers (with the tour leader and driver upfront). We don't have pictures of the vehicles but it's the standard mini stretch vans.
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if we want to go to Hobbiton from Rotorua, how would we get there? Does the tour price include the transportation there, how does that work?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  We cannot book the Hobbiton tour, but it is a very popular site that you are able to book it during free time on Day 15 in Auckland or day 17 from Rototura. We strongly recommend travellers pre-book due to extreme demand for this product and limited suppliers in the area we are not able to assist the travellers in booking Hobbiton once the tour has started.

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