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  COASTAL PACIFIC Operating days: 29 SEPT 2022 –  | 02 February - 30th April 2023 7 days a week  | 21 SEPT 2023 - 29 April 2024 Thursday to Sunday

NOT OPERATING :01 MAY 2023 - 20 SEPT 2023 | 29 APRIL 2024 - 01 JULY 2024 
NORTHERN EXPLORER Operating days: Northbound (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday) | Southbound (Monday, Thursday & Saturday)
TRANZ ALPINE Operating days:  26 DEC 22 – 30 APRIL 23 7 days a week | 28 APRIL 2023 - 28 SEPT 2023 Friday to Monday | 29 SEPT 2023 - 6 MAY 2024 7 days a week | 10 MAY 2024 - 30 JUNE 2024 Friday to Monday
 Face masks are no longer mandatory on any of these train services Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific, and Tranz Alpine trains. However, we do recommend you continue wearing facemasks for your own safety while moving around the train. On-board crews will continue to wear facemasks for the time being.

 

 
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Rotorua to Auckland incl. Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour GS11HW (0815-1845)

Discover Waikato's picturesque farmland and experience guided tours of the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Travel from Rotorua to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the world-famous film location.

See Hobbit Holes, stroll through the lush gardens and learn how this private farm became Middle-earth on a private tour.

Head towards the famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves after a tasty lunch. On your guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder you'll learn about stalactites, stalagmites and how the caves were formed over 30 million years. 

Your tour ends with a magical boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto.

Finish off the tour with a coach ride back to Auckland. 

Useful Tip: A complimentary pick-up and drop-off service is provided from various inner city hotels.

 

Tour details

  • Full day tour
  • Operates daily
  • Departs: Tourism Rotorua
  • Finishes: Sky City Coach Terminal
  • Complimentary Hotel pick-up / drop-off available
  • Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary
  • Free WiFi on board coaches

Tour includes

  • Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
  • Banquet lunch at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Guided tour of Waitomo Caves
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