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- 104.7/5700 ReviewFrom523.17"Great tour and fantastic tour guide Inka! Highly recommend this to travellers especially for the Lord Of The Rings fanatics. The sights were incredible with lush greenery and nostalgic hobbit houses."Matamata>100km from AucklandHighlights: Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here.△ Immerse yourself in the fairy tale town of The Hobbit△ Ejoy the fenced garden and the mirror lake△ Admire New Zealand's stunning sceneryShow Less
- 9.94.6/5541 ReviewFrom305.57
based on 5800 reviews"The fireflies in childhood memory are in the summer dusk, as if scattered on the earth, the faint stars. We followed Maori guides on a boat, shuttled deep in the dark river in the cave. Looking up, the fireflies perched in the corners of the deepest cave, quietly exuding a faint halo. It is a pity that I can't use the camera phone to record this wonderful moment. If you can, you still have to be immersed and experience it in depth. Waitomo Firefly Cave is not only a place to literally see fireflies, but the stories of nature, history, culture and Maori ethnicity that it carries are even more exciting."Waitomo Caves>100km from AucklandHighlights: Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a limestone cave in the western mountainous area of the North Island of New Zealand, and it is also a scenic spot in New Zealand. Waitomo in Maori means "surrounded by green water". On the wall of the cave, dotted green light dots are layered upon layer upon layer. These green lights flicker on the black water, and the light and shadow are doubled. This is a wonderful world belonging to the green elves. 1. Three caves with different characteristics make up the Glowworm Cave The Glowworm Cave is mainly composed of three caves with different characteristics, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Alanui Cave. The Glowworm Cave is a stalactite cave with a history of more than 10,000 years. There was a small ice-covered lake on the mountain of this cave. After the ice and snow melted, it flowed into the cracks in the rock formation below, and gradually eroded into the current cave. Cathedral Cave inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, this huge cave is known for its echoes of space. Ruakuri Cave is a legendary underground cave where the sound of water from an underground waterfall can be heard. The entrance of Alanui Cave is the visitor center, and the vaulted greenhouse with membrane structure is very imposing. 2. Thousands of glowworms enter the cave for a tour. You need to take a boat to enter the depths of the cave. After getting on the boat, the guide will pull the guide rope above to push the boat forward. The strange spot of light in the cave is the light emitted by thousands of fireflies. You will find patches of green and white light on the rocks. Looking closely, there are jagged translucent filaments hanging from the ceiling of the cave under the light and shadow. The silk has clear water droplets like a curtain of crystal beads. These beautiful filaments with slime are the firefly's fishing tool to attract and prey on light-following insects. This firefly has only been found in New Zealand and Australia. 3. Black Labyrinth Tour, Abyss Tour and Odyssey Tour In addition to the "black water rafting" in the Glowworm Cave, if you are brave enough and your endurance is good enough, you can also experience the Black Labyrinth Tour organized by the legendary black water rafting company , Journey to the Abyss and Journey to the Odyssey. These three journeys will take 3-5 hours respectively, and will involve rock climbing in caves, abseiling, and rafting on tires. Of course, if you participate in these tours, you can not only enjoy free hot showers, but also delicious hot soup and local New Zealand pancakes for you to enjoy. Plus, get a free visit to the Waitomo Caves Museum.Show Less - 9.54.7/5239 ReviewFrom146.57
based on 8761 reviews"Exchange electronic tickets at the tourist service center, that is, at the entrance of the gate. Very soon and very convenient. Some small souvenirs bought inside, jewelry, clothes and the like are not bad. It is divided into three parts, and it takes about an hour to go all out. You can also choose to return at the junction of the three parts. It is basically a flat road, not difficult to walk, but some places are still a bit muddy if it rains. Remember to bring some drinking water. Seeing that Mrs. Knox's jet spring does not enter from this gate, driving the road next to it for about two or three minutes, there is a separate parking lot. It erupts around ten minutes."Waiotapu>100km from AucklandHighlights: Wai-o-Tapu, which means "holy water" in Maori, is one of Rotorua's most famous geothermal areas. The most famous ones in Wonderland are the beautiful Champagne Pool and the Lady Knox Geyser, which starts spewing water at 10:15 am every day. This geothermal wonderland is centered on the volcanically active Taupo Volcano area, and about 3 kilometers of walking trails lead you to interesting attractions, including the boiling and extremely photogenic Champagne Pool, the thick but always in Boiling mud, mineral-rich hot springs, and Lady Knox's geyser, which spouts water at mysteriously timed and fixed points - every day at 10.15am, it starts spewing energetically, often for an hour at a time. The water column is as high as 20 meters. In addition to watching all kinds of wonderful and magnificent natural landscapes along the walking trails (please be careful not to walk into areas with warning signs to avoid danger), you can also take a helicopter to get a bird's-eye view of the entire steamy fantasy world. This is a well-developed scenic spot, equipped with a large-scale shopping area and cafes. If you are tired from walking, you can go to the cafe to have a cup of hot coffee and take a break. Before leaving, you may wish to buy a mud mask, which can represent Rotorua. Oh special product.Show Less - 9.04.7/5221 ReviewFrom142.47based on 1673 reviews"Aigoton Farm belongs to the Rotorua area, the weather is chaotic, a while rainstorm, a while out of the sun, go out completely by luck. Fortunately, rent a car by yourself, travel is more convenient, otherwise it is really the hell!"Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: The Agrodome Farm in Rotorua, North Island, is New Zealand's largest, state-of-the-art tourist farm with an area of about 150 hectares. Here you can meet red deer, turkeys, ostriches, alpacas, cows, lambs and many other animals you have never seen before. The farm has performances such as shearing and milking every day, which are very exciting and fun. The iconic sheep shearing bronze statue and the ancient carriage frame are displayed at the entrance of the farm. The Agrodun Farm covers a large area. To visit the pastoral area, you need to take a sightseeing tractor and set off on the tractor. You will see groups of people along the way. Cows and sheep grazing leisurely by the roadside. The tractor will stop in an open meadow, and nearby sheep will come running to surround you. In the alpaca area, the tall alpaca has a very docile temperament, and you can interact and take photos with them. In addition to getting up close and personal with various animals, you can visit the farm orchard, see the kiwi fruit trees, and taste the unique taste of kiwi honey. After the farm tour, go to watch the farm show. There are demonstrations of sheep shearing, sheep auctions, shepherd dog performances, etc. The host will also invite tourists to come on stage to milk the cows and compete for feeding lambs and drinking goat milk, which is very interesting. Visitors to the farm show can also visit the animal pup nursery. Before leaving, check out the WoollenMill, ShearingShedMuseum and DogandWhistle souvenir shops.Show Less
- 8.04.5/591 ReviewFrom291.26based on 3908 reviews"Polynesian Hot Springs is one of the top ten hot springs in the world, and the private pool with lake view is 250 yuan for two people. For a limited time of half an hour, there is still ten minutes to wash after the green light is on, so there is 40 minutes, enough. Lake view spring, world-class enjoyment!"Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: When you come to the "hot spring town" Rotorua, soaking in hot springs is an essential good program. Because Rotorua is located in a geothermal area with strong volcanic activity, the city is full of hot springs, and the air of the whole city is filled with a good and charming sulfur smell. Rotorua is a wonderful natural tourism in the whole South Pacific region. resort. Overlooking Lake Rotorua, relaxing in thermal mineral hot springs and setting your sights on the serene but not-so-quiet volcano in the distance! A mist on the lake envelopes you, and you often suspect that you are in a dream world. Polynesian Hot Springs, located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, is one of the top ten hot springs in the world. For 130 years, people have come here to try the thermal mineral spa. Two hot springs fill 26 hot springs: Priest's acidic hot spring is amazing for improving muscle fatigue and relieving pain; and Rachel's alkaline hot spring, thanks to the antibacterial effect of sodium silicic acid, is almost unsatisfactory after washing. Confident smooth skin, people here believe that Rachel hot spring water is the secret of eternal youth. If you don't want to soak in the hot springs in a swimsuit, rent a private pool and soak it naked without fear!Show Less
- 8.04.6/5160 ReviewFrom383.28based on 5929 reviews"Parking is convenient, you need to wait for someone to take you in to visit, watch the Maori performance and encounter a special joyful baby, the whole process is following the music and jumping and jumping, geothermal and KIWI birds are worth seeing, there is a car at the door to scan the fountain inside, we feel better walking, If time is given."Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: Rotorua not only attracts tourists from all over the world with its rich geothermal landscape, but also with its strong Maori culture. The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand and are the early masters of the land. Rotorua is the epicentre of Maori culture. Visitors from all over the world can enjoy unique and breathtaking Maori song and dance performances, watch Maori or simple or exquisite carvings, and learn about Maori history, culture and traditions in the Maori Cultural Village. Te Puia Maori Cultural Village is the birthplace of the world's Puhutu Geyser, mud pools, hot springs, New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi and wood carvings. The Maori Cultural Village is a collection of ancient Maori houses after renovation, with early buildings such as conference halls, housing and storage rooms. The houses of the early Maori were made of rushes and palm branches, which were simple and low, and could not straighten their waists. All kinds of storage rooms are supported by high feet. The tool room is similar to the bamboo building of the Dai people in Yunnan, my country, but it is shorter. There is an exhibition hall in the center of the village, which displays unique Maori carvings, which is a good place for tourists to learn about Maori culture. There is not only a world-renowned indigenous culture, but also an amazing geothermal culture. Hot springs and mud are numerous; steam is everywhere, and there is a strong smell of sulphur. Being in the geothermal area, the letter is like flying through the clouds.Show Less
- 7.64.6/5186 ReviewFreebased on 1062 reviews"Rotorua Lake~New Zealand's first big lake~ It is a volcanic lake formed after the eruption~ There is a small island in the heart of the lake~ At first glance, I often recognize the sea~ Black Swan Black Duck Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi Youyi"Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: There are 16 lakes in the Rotorua area. Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the area. The city name is also derived from it. The south side of the lake is the urban area. Lake Rotorua is also the third largest lake in New Zealand. About 200,000 years ago, a huge volcanic eruption occurred here. The ground collapsed to form a circular crater with a width of 16 kilometers, which was formed after the rainwater filled the crater. Lake Rotorua. There are countless hot springs in Rotorua. If you take two steps, you will see a mass of heat floating in the air. Sometimes three or two springs are gathered together, and the water mist is like a fairyland. The geothermal city lives up to its name. There is a faint smell of sulfur everywhere. There are geothermal hot springs everywhere, and there are spa pools in the hotel rooms. In this area, the lake is gleaming, seagulls flock together, and the gray-yellow mud of the hot spring is boiling, which has become a tourist attraction. Geothermal activity has continued under and around the lake. Geothermal steam is constantly lingering around the lake, and the water is so high in sulphur that it creates a wonderful greenish-blue color. Walking along the lake shore, you can see the calm lake surrounded by rolling hills, with gentle curves that meet the sky. You can see large groups of black swans swimming gracefully in the lake everywhere, and countless rainbow trout swimming under the vast lake. If you can get up early and go to the lake to watch the sunrise, it is really beautiful. Facing the morning light, blue, red and gold are intertwined and sprinkled on the lake, which is very gorgeous. Accompanied by the shimmering light, various birds such as swans, wild ducks, and seagulls roamed the lake, and the quiet lake swayed in circles of ripples. If you go in winter, you will see a different scene. The grass is covered with frost, and the flowers are white, but the plants near the hot springs are smoky and green, as if a city has two seasons, one is winter and the other is spring. Stepping on the stone steps of the hot spring, holding a cup of water, it is warm and slippery. Rotorua's active volcanoes are very worth seeing. Active volcanic eruptions are staged every morning, which is a spectacle, and you have to be amazed by the power of nature. The volcanic mud is a major feature here. The black mud is bubbling and you can feel the heat just by looking at it. Lake cruises, sailing boats, kayaks, seaplanes, helicopters, jet boats... so many items. You can go on a sightseeing boat trip, or participate in various activities such as fishing trips and water cruises. In the middle of the lake is Mokoia Island, where countless water birds are parked. Once a Maori fortress, there is a great love story in New Zealand. There is a service desk in the park in front of the Novotel, where you can sign up to visit Mocuia. Take a dip in the hot springs at Waikemiah (now known as Heinemoa Springs) while looking out over the still-yet-old beauty of the lake. If you have enough time, a trip to the nearby Maori Cultural Village is also a good choice, just a 5-minute drive from downtown Rotorua. Besides enjoying Maori song and dance performances, Puhutu Geyser is also a spectacle not to be missed.Show Less
- 7.44.6/567 ReviewFrom190.12based on 6334 reviews"Skyline Rotorua. Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. We choose to try the luge activity. There is 5 track to choose form with the longest track is 1.8KM long."Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: The Rotorua Skyline Skyline Cable Car takes you to the mid-mountain of Mt.Ngongotaha, which is 487 meters above sea level. As the cable car climbs, the city of Rotorua and the beautiful Lake Rotorua, It's getting smaller and smaller under your nose, and the scenery is getting perfect. A well-known play item here is the scooter. After you put on a safety helmet, sit on a tricycle with a very low chassis and sprint down by gravity, which will make you scream! The scooters are divided into slow, intermediate and sprint roads, with a total length of 5 kilometers, enough for you to play, right? If that's not enough, play a few more times! In fact, many people are so addicted to this scooter that they will never let go until they play three or four times. If you have a premonition that you belong to this kind of human being, remember to buy the cable car +3 rides (or + 5 trips) combined tickets can save a lot of money for fun! If you still don’t like it, then I can only recommend the Sky Swing project with very heavy taste to you! Put on a special seat belt and rush down the mountain at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The degree of fear is comparable to bungee jumping! Perhaps in this extreme stimulation, you have no time to take into account the beautiful scenery of lakes, mountains and cities! The food and coffee served by the cable car restaurant are very well received. After the tour, you might as well go in and soothe your over-excited body and mind with delicious hot drinks!Show Less
- 7.14.5/572 ReviewFreebased on 6349 reviews"This is such a feast to eyes! This is an extremely beautiful waterfall. This stunning beautiful body of water is one of the loveliest spot Taupo has to offer."Rotokawa>100km from AucklandHighlights: The majestic Huka Falls can be reached via the road near Taupo, New Zealand. The Waikato River is washed down by a 12-meter-high channel fault, causing a huge flow of 230 tons per second, light blue. Such as the gem of the Waikato River, due to the action of the pass and the fault, it produces a huge power of jetting and downward, forming a foam-like waterfall to vent down, so the locals call this waterfall "Huka", which means foam.Show Less
- 7.14.7/583 ReviewFreebased on 5247 reviews"Redwoods-Whakarewarewa Forest( New Zealand's official tourism website translated as: Fakarewa Rewa Redwood Forest, located in the northern suburbs of Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, a long-standing and unique tourist attraction. To verify that different tree species are suitable for New Zealand (especially the Rotorua area, which is rich in geothermal resources) Adaptability of geological climatic conditions, in 1901 introduced more than 170 plants, here planted artificial experimental forests; the survival of the fittest, nearly a hundred years of wind and rain, nearly 1/3 tree species survive, grow lush; because most of them are shell fir, bark is brown red, the title is "redwood forest"; In 1995, it was listed as a tourist attraction and was protected by legislation, and it was stipulated that it should not be cut down at will. The area covers an area of 10,000 square meters of mahogany trees, ancient trees, red and dry green leaves, shaded by clouds, and the scenery is charming. The tree canopy trail not far from the entrance of the forest, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the forest from a unique perspective. The seven fairy mother and son trees in the depths of the forest are accompanied by each other, and the pavilions are full of popularity."Rotorua>100km from AucklandHighlights: New Zealanders have planted more than 170 different types of trees in this red forest, hoping to verify which trees are suitable for New Zealand, especially Rotorua, an area rich in geothermal resources. Of the more than 170 species of trees, one-third survived. Now, the redwood forest is also a great place for people to take a walk, or to do a mountain biking exercise. When I was in the redwood forest, the towering trees rose from the ground and surrounded tourists one by one, so I had to admit my insignificance. Everyone around seemed to be a citizen of the Lilliputian country. Walking through the redwood forest, stepping on the road paved with redwood sawdust, is like walking on a red carpet, soft and elastic. Looking closely at the redwood forest, the sturdy and slender trees have their own characteristics. Among them, the one that is more than 200 years old is the redwood tree, which is very thick and strong. Hold hands to surround it.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do near Auckland?
Some Best Things to Do near Auckland include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome, Polynesian Spa
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:4.7, Waitomo Glowworm Caves:4.6, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:4.7, Agrodome:4.7, Polynesian Spa:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Auckland located?
The Best Things to Do near Auckland are mainly located in:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:Matamata, Waitomo Glowworm Caves:Waitomo Caves, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:Waiotapu, Agrodome:Rotorua, Polynesian Spa:Rotorua
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