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Self-drive: 5D4N Thermal Wonder

Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua – Auckland

From NZD 1,080 per person

HIGHLIGHTS Adventure to a wonderland of volcanic landmarks, luminescent glowworms, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and a wealth of Maori culture.
This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for.  
SALES VALIDITY Up to 31 December 2025
INCLUDE 4 Day Rental Car Hire
4 Nights Accommodation
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
Private Touring can be arranged upon request
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
 Hobbiton Movie Set Tour – Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour – Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Waimangu Geothermal Valley – Rotorua
Treewalk Nightlights – Rotorua

ITINERARY

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Day 1 - Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland

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Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua

Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.  Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
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Day 3 - Rotorua

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.  Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Redwoods Nightlights
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Day 4 - Rotorua - Auckland

Choose to spend the morning further exploring around the lakes and forests of Rotorua or depart for Auckland to spend the afternoon in the city or out on the harbour. Overnight: Auckland

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Day 5 - Depart Auckland

Arrangements conclude today the return of your rental car to Auckland Airport.

Please Note:
(i) Rental Car “Days” are based on a 24 hour hire.

Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.

(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights’ stay in that location.

HOTEL

CITIES HOTEL
Standard Superior First Class
Auckland Auckland City Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Auckland City		 Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland
Rydges Auckland Hotel
SKYCITY Hotel Auckland		 Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel
MSocial Hotel Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity
Rotorua Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Ibis Rotorua Hotel		 Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua
Distinction Rotorua Hotel
Rydges Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua		 Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel

 

Self Drive: Compact SUV (CFAR/CFAV) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 1 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags

All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 May 2025 – 30 September 2025

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 1,844 – –
2 1,506 1,080 –
3 1,393 975 881
*Breakfast 140

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,070 – –
2 1,731 1,187 –
3 1,619 1,074 989
*Breakfast 148

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,312 – –
2 1,973 1,321 –
3 1,861 1,209 1,052
*Breakfast 156

 

Self Drive: Intermediate SUV (IFAR) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 2 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags

All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 May 2025 – 30 September 2025

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 1,905 – –
2 1,536 1,118 –
3 1,413 995 901
4 1,352 934 840
*Breakfast 140

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,130 – –
2 1,762 1,217 –
3 1,639 1,094 1,009
4 157 1,033 947
*Breakfast 148

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,372 – –
2 2,004 1,352 –
3 1,881 1,229 1,072
4 1,819 1,167 1,011
*Breakfast 156

 

Self Drive: Compact SUV (CFAR/CFAV) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 1 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags

All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 October 2025 – 19 December 2025

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,119 – –
2 1,759 1,212 –
3 1,638 1,092 976
*Breakfast 140

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,460 – –
2 2,100 1,383 –
3 1,980 1,263 1,120
*Breakfast 148

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,716 – –
2 2,356 1,525 –
3 2,235 1,405 1,215
*Breakfast 156

 

Self Drive: Intermediate SUV (IFAR) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 2 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags

 All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 October 2025 – 19 December 2025

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,163 – –
2 1,781 1,234 –
3 1,653 1,107 991
4 1,589 1,043 927
*Breakfast 140

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,504 – –
2 2,122 1,405 –
3 1,994 1,278 1,135
4 1,931 1,214 1,071
*Breakfast 148

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 2,760 – –
2 2,378 1,547 –
3 2,250 1,419 1,229
4 2,186 1,356 1,166
*Breakfast 156

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Sales period: up to 31 December 2025
  • Subject to availability.
  • Price displayed based on per person, in NZD, on twin sharing basis, land arrangement only.
  • Price displayed are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Single supplements apply.
  • Program and inclusions as listed. Optional tours expense not included.
  • In the event hotel is unavailable, hotel of similar class will be booked.
  • International or domestic airfares are not included in any tour costs. The cost of gratuities, insurance, optional sightseeing, excess baggage charges, laundry, drinks, airport taxes, meals (except where indicated) and items of a personal nature are also not included.
  • For self-drive tours, self-drive rental vehicle touring is calculated on a 24 hour ‘per day’ hire period.  Early flight arrival and/or late departure times may necessitate an additional hire day.
  • Other terms & conditions apply. Visit www.cit.travel/terms for more details.

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