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5 Days in Auckland: Explorer Bus Adventures & Middle-earth Magic

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Start and end in Auckland
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  • Daytime panorama of Auckland city skyline with the Sky Tower rising above the harbour and suburbs.
  • Charming thatched millhouse with blue door and water wheel beside a tranquil lake at the Hobbiton movie set.
  • Evening view of illuminated Auckland CBD skyscrapers reflecting across calm harbour waters.
  • Grassy hillside with a round yellow Hobbit hole door, washing line and lush garden in Hobbiton.
  • Clear daytime skyline of Auckland with harbour, Sky Tower and surrounding neighbourhoods under patchy clouds.
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East Gate Tours LTD
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Start point
    Auckland, New Zealand (Arrival Transfer )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abstract Hotel or similar), Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby attractions at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abstract Hotel or similar), Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hop-on hop-off Explorer Bus tour with English commentary
    • Visit top Auckland sights including Downtown Auckland, SkyCity, Auckland Museum, Parnell Village, and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
    Landmarks
    SkyCity
    Auckland Museum
    Parnell Village
    SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abstract Hotel or similar), Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the waterfront
    • Visit cultural landmarks
    • World-class dining
    • Visit local shops and cafés
    • Explore nearby neighborhoods
  4. Day 4

    Auckland - Waitomo - Matamata - Auckland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the coach)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abstract Hotel or similar), Hotel (Horizon by SkyCity or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves with boat ride through Glowworm Grotto
    • Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set including entry into a Hobbit Hole
    • Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary
    • Picnic lunch on the coach
    • Free Wi-Fi on board coaches
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Green Dragon Inn
    Party Tree
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  5. Day 5

    Auckland

    End point
    Auckland, New Zealand (Departure transfer)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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    • For any tour departing before June 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with East Gate Tours LTD. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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