do you take us to Hobbiton?

Hobbiton will be offered as an optional add-on excursion. Optional tours can be reserved and paid for during the tour. Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole experience. Located on Bagshot Row, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits. $284 NZD per person.

What is the cost for single supplement?

The price for 1 traveler in a (single room) departing on 05 February 2025 is $5369.00. Please note this price does not include international flights.

Northern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 8 Days)

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Gold Operator: AAT Kings
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Wellington
Accommodation
Hotel (Travelodge Wellington)
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Wellington
- Mount Victoria peak visit with 360-degree views of harbour and city
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand
Day 2
Wellington to Rotorua
Meals
Dinner (Hangi-inspired cuisine with cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided Te Puia geothermal valley experience
- Hangi-inspired cuisine dinner
- Cultural performance in Te Aronui a Rua (carved meeting house)
- Pohutu Geyser viewing
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Te Aronui a Rua
Day 3
Rotorua
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Rotorua Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
- Hobbiton tour featuring Lord of the Rings movie locations
Landmarks
Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton
Day 4
Rotorua to Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Caves underground waterway cruise with glowworms
- Auckland War Memorial Museum visit with harbour views
- Tour of Auckland
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Day 5
Auckland to Bay of Islands
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided Bay of Islands tour
- Treaty of Waitangi site visit
- World's largest ceremonial war canoe viewing
- Carved meeting house viewing
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi
Day 6
Bay of Islands
Accommodation
Hotel (Copthorne Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour
- Historic tall ship sailing
- Hole in the Rock visit
- Russell historical tour
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell
Day 7
Bay of Islands to Whangarei to Auckland
Accommodation
Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Hundertwasser Arts Centre visit
- Whangarei museums exploration
Landmarks
Whangarei
Hundertwasser Arts Centre
Day 8
Auckland

Landmarks
Mount Victoria
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Te Puia
Pohutu Geyser
Te Aronui a Rua

Landmarks
Wai Araki Hot Springs & Spa
Hobbiton

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Treaty of Waitangi

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Ninety Mile Beach
Hole in the Rock
Russell

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Whangarei
Hundertwasser Arts Centre

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Travelodge Wellington
Hotel
day 1
Ibis Rotorua Hotel
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
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Copthorne Hotel and Resort
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Days 5, 6

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3.0

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Itinerary
3.0
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4.0
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Accommodation
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Food
3.0
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Dale
February 25th, 2023
Beautiful area, coach and driver good. Guides mediocre. No real forewarning or effort to find meaningful solutions to...
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Martha
Asked on November 12th, 2024
do you take us to Hobbiton?
Tour Details
- AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2024
  Hobbiton will be offered as an optional add-on excursion. Optional tours can be reserved and paid for during the tour. Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole experience. Located on Bagshot Row, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits. $284 NZD per person.
- M
  Martha
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  When do you post your tours so we can plan our trip?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2024
  We cannot provide a definite departure date for this tour as it depends on sufficient bookings and payments being received. Once our operations team determines that we have reached the necessary guest threshold to proceed with the tour, it will be officially designated as a definite departure.
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Dan
Asked on October 17th, 2024
What is the cost for single supplement?
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Single supplement
- AAT KingsOperator•Written October 2024
  The price for 1 traveler in a (single room) departing on 05 February 2025 is $5369.00. Please note this price does not include international flights.
- D
  Dan
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  So $4540 is the twin share price, and $5369 is the total price for a single occupancy? If I decide to book this tour, do I email you directly?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written October 2024
  The twin share price is $4,145.00 and that is the current price we have for your preferred date. If you have decided to proceed with the tour, you don't have to email us. Just confirm your booking here with the platform and we will proceed your tour request.

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Rotorua

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Auckland to Bay of Islands

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Bay of Islands

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Bay of Islands to Whangarei to Auckland

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Auckland

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