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Day trips · Rotorua itinerary

Rotorua Day Trips: The Best Itinerary

Rotorua is a base for the North Island. Here is how to day-trip — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Hobbiton
  2. 2Waitomo
  3. 3Wai-O-Tapu
  4. 4Beyond

Hobbiton

The movie set in the hills.

Waitomo caves

The glowworm galaxy.

Wai-O-Tapu

The colourful thermal park.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Rotorua — prices per person.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
5.0(63)·12 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
Rotorua
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua
5.0(441)·2 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour
Auckland
From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour
5.0(47)·12 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Tauranga
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
5.0(66)·6 hours
from$157/ person
via Viator
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
Waitomo
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
5.0(475)·3h 15min
from$125/ person
via Viator
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka
Auckland
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka
5.0(131)·12 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
5.0(280)·12 hours
from$301/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland
4.9(522)·13 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator

Rotorua day trips — FAQ

What day trips are there from Rotorua?
Hobbiton, the Waitomo caves and Wai-O-Tapu.
What is Hobbiton?
The movie set from The Lord of the Rings films.
What are the Waitomo Caves?
Caves lit by thousands of glowworms.

Explore more in Rotorua

Geysers & GeothermalMaori CultureWai-O-TapuHobbitonWaitomo Glowworms