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Day trips from Auckland: Rotorua, Coromandel & more

These are trips to places that are not Auckland: Rotorua’s geothermal parks and Māori villages, the Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, the Bay of Islands, even Lake Taupō. Only tours that depart from Auckland are listed. Rotorua alone is roughly two and a half hours each way, so check the stated duration before you compare prices.

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Hobbiton, Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Guided Day Tour

Hobbiton, Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Guided Day Tour

⏱ 9 - 13 hours · 4.8 (517)

Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu the Cheeky Kiwi way: a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour with a Green Dragon drink, Champagne Pool and Devil’s Bath, a Rotorua city drive and secret stops.

from €225 per person

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

⏱ 11 - 13 hours · 4.8 (405)

Discover the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves on a day trip from Auckland. Enter the world of Tolkien on a walking tour of Hobbiton and admire the glowworms in the world-fam…

from €240 per person

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Auckland: Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour
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Auckland: Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (370)

The Coromandel the Cheeky Kiwi way: a small group, a passionate local guide, and secret stops that big tour buses don’t make, with Cathedral Cove and lunch included.

from €101 per person

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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

⏱ 13 hours · 4.8 (273)

Waitomo and Rotorua the Cheeky Kiwi way: a small group, a passionate local guide and stories of Māori culture and New Zealand history along the way.

from €205 per person

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Triple Deal Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood & Blue Springs from Auckland

Triple Deal Wai-O-Tapu, Redwood & Blue Springs from Auckland

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (260)

Visit the bubbling Mud Pool, witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM, explore Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal - a surreal place on the Earth, Redwood forest and crystal clear Blue…

from €180 per person

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Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach with Lunch from Auckland

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (201)

Join a full-day adventure from Auckland to the Coromandel Peninsula and Cathedral Cove. Experience scenic drives, pristine beaches, and breathtaking views with a picnic style lu…

from €102 per person

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia

⏱ 10 - 13 hours · 4.7 (153)

Enjoy a day tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua from Aukland. Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour plus Te Puia and Rotorua.

from €240 per person

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From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Activity Combinations

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (144)

Start your Rotorua adventure with a visit to a Maori village, immersing yourself in rich culture and geothermal wonders. Then, choose your own adventure from a range of exciting…

from €163 per person

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Hobbiton, Rotorua & Te Puia Small Group Guided Day Tour

Hobbiton, Rotorua & Te Puia Small Group Guided Day Tour

⏱ 13 hours · 4.9 (117)

Hobbiton and Rotorua the Cheeky Kiwi way: a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour with a Green Dragon drink, Pōhutu Geyser at Te Puia, kiwi viewing, a Rotorua city drive and secret stops.

from €225 per person

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Auckland: to Rotorua via Hobbiton 1-Way Small Group Tour

Auckland: to Rotorua via Hobbiton 1-Way Small Group Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (99)

Enjoy a convenient door-to-door transfer from Auckland to Rotorua and make the most of your trip by stopping at Hobbiton on the way. Take a guided tour of the movie set and visi…

from €185 per person

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Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Premium Day Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Premium Day Tour from Auckland

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (87)

Visit the real Middle-Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set and then continue to the Rotorua Geothermal Valley, the center of Maori art and culture and home to the world-famous Pohutu…

from €225 per person

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Auckland: to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves 1Way Small Group Tour

Auckland: to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves 1Way Small Group Tour

⏱ 7 hours · 4.5 (66)

Enjoy a door-to-door transfer from your accommodation in Auckland to central locations in the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a gui…

from €155 per person

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Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Polynesian Spa with Haka

Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Polynesian Spa with Haka

⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (62)

Discover the perfect blend of culture, nature, and relaxation on this Rotorua day tour. Explore the living Māori village before unwinding in the healing mineral waters of the ic…

from €198 per person

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AKL: Te Puia Maori Haka, Kiwi Birds, Redwood & Blue Springs

AKL: Te Puia Maori Haka, Kiwi Birds, Redwood & Blue Springs

⏱ 12 hours · 4.7 (38)

Experience a full-day Rotorua adventure from Auckland with scenic stop, guided tour of Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser, Maori Haka, a Redwood Forest walk, and the stunning Blue Springs.

from €190 per person

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From Auckland: Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

From Auckland: Wai-O-Tapu & Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.7 (37)

Embark on a small group tour from Auckland to the enchanting Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland. Afterwards, unwind in the invigorating mineral pools of the Polynesian Spa amidst…

from €190 per person

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

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

⏱ 2 days · 4.8 (36)

The North Island the Cheeky Kiwi way: from hobbit holes to glowworm caves, and from an erupting geyser to the powerful Huka Falls. Two days, one local guide, plus secret stops a…

from €455 per person

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From Auckland: Day Tour to Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach

From Auckland: Day Tour to Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach

⏱ 10 hours · 4.6 (33)

Discover the stunning beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula on a day trip from Auckland. Visit the iconic Cathedral Cove, and dig your own spa pool at Hot Water Beach.

from €198 per person

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Auckland: to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo 1-Way Tour

Auckland: to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo 1-Way Tour

⏱ 13 hours · 4.8 (27)

Explore Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves, and Rotorua on a one-way small group tour from Auckland. Enjoy a guided tour of Hobbiton, a boat ride in the Waitomo Caves, and a tour…

from €225 per person

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Auckland: Rotorua Maori Village w/ Haka, Redwoods & Lunch

Auckland: Rotorua Maori Village w/ Haka, Redwoods & Lunch

⏱ 12 hours · 5.0 (25)

Discover Rotorua at Whakarewarewa Māori Village with a guided tour, geothermal trails, a haka performance, traditional hāngī meal, and a visit to the iconic Redwoods Forest.

from €188 per person

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Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Mitai Māori Village & Wai-O-Tapu

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Mitai Māori Village & Wai-O-Tapu

⏱ 13 hours · 4.9 (23)

Take a day trip from Auckland to Rotorua for a hāngī meal, haka, and warrior canoe display at Mitai Māori Village. See Champagne Pool and bubbling mud at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wond…

from €248 per person

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Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Waitomo Caves with Lunch

Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Waitomo Caves with Lunch

⏱ 12 hours · 4.7 (19)

Discover Māori culture and natural beauty on a day tour from Auckland. Enjoy a guided tour and haka at Whakarewarewa Village, then explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a small grou…

from €208 per person

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Auckland: Bay of Islands Day Tour with Dolphin Cruise

Auckland: Bay of Islands Day Tour with Dolphin Cruise

⏱ 13 hours · 4.9 (17)

Join a small group day tour from Auckland to explore the Bay of Islands. Enjoy a scenic cruise around the bay to see the Hole in the Rock and spot dolphins, whales, and other ma…

from €248 per person

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Auckland: 2-Day Bay of Islands Small-Group Tour with Cruise

Auckland: 2-Day Bay of Islands Small-Group Tour with Cruise

⏱ 2 days · 4.9 (17)

Bay of Islands the Cheeky Kiwi way: stand before Tāne Mahuta, see a Māori cultural performance at Waitangi and cruise to the Hole in the Rock, with secret stops on the way.

from €365 per person

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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Rotorua Tour

From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Rotorua Tour

⏱ 12 hours · 4.9 (12)

Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Rotorua on a full-day tour from Auckland. See glowworms in caves, take a river cruise, see Rotorua’s geothermal sites, and visit Te Puia.

from €230 per person

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Good to know: Rotorua has its own listings for tours that start there; those are not shown here. Many of these days run nine to thirteen hours, so they suit a day without other plans. If you can stay overnight where you are going, a departure from that town will be shorter and usually cheaper.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is Auckland known for?

For its harbour and the Hauraki Gulf islands, the Sky Tower, volcanic cones of a dormant volcanic field inside the city, and the black-sand surf beaches of the west coast. Waiheke Island wine and whale and dolphin cruises are the most booked harbour experiences.

Is Hobbiton in Auckland?

No. The Hobbiton Movie Set is near Matamata, roughly two hours south of Auckland by road. Day tours include the transport, but expect a long day.

How long is the ferry to Waiheke Island?

About 40 minutes from downtown Auckland on the faster sailings; some crossings take longer. Check the timetable on the booking page.

Can I visit Rotorua or Waitomo as a day trip?

Yes, on organised tours, but both are around two to two and a half hours each way. Geysers and Māori village experiences are in Rotorua, not in Auckland.

Do I need a rental car in Auckland?

Not for the harbour, the islands or the organised day trips. A car helps for the west coast beaches and the wine regions outside the city. You can compare rental cars via our Discover Cars link.

Will I see whales and dolphins on a cruise?

Not guaranteed. The animals are wild, so a sighting depends on the day. Read what each cruise says about sightings and what happens if there are none.

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