Auckland to Rotorua Holiday

1. Day 1: Auckland War Memorial Museum
   30 minutes (11.4 km) from Auckland Airport

   Learn about New Zealand's history, culture, and natural heritage.
   Open: 10 am - 5 pm
   Admission: $25.

2. Day 2: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
   2 hours (161 km) from Auckland War Memorial Museum

   See an amazing display of geothermal activity- geysers, mud pools, colored pools.
   Open: 8.30 am - 5 pm
   Admission: $32.

3. Day 3: Hobbiton Movie Set
   1 hour 25 minutes (84.8 km) from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

   Take a tour of the set where Lord of the Rings was filmed!
   Open: 9 am- 5 pm
   Admission: $79.

4. Day 4: Skyline Rotorua
   48 minutes (41 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set

   Take a gondola to the top of a mountain to breathe-in panoramic views of the city!
   Open: 9 am - 5 pm.
   Admission: $49 - $69.

5. Day 5: Te Puia
   13 minutes (5.7 km) from Skyline Rotorua

   Experience Maori culture, traditional carving, weaving and the famous Pohutu Geyser.
   Open: 8 am - 5 pm
   Admission: $58.

6. Day 6: Waimangu Volcanic Valley
   22 minutes (12.8 km) from Te Puia

   Witness the formation of a new geothermal eco-system bustling with flora and fauna.
   Open: 8.30 am - 5 pm
   Admission: $38.

7. Day 7: Hells Gate
   15 minutes (5.6 km) from Waimangu Volcanic Valley

   Walk through the steaming, turbid and bubbling waters of geothermal mud pools and see the world-famous mud volcano.
   Open: 8.30 am - 8 pm
   Admission: $40.

8. Day 8: Taupo Tandem Skydiving
   1 hour 4 minutes (80 km) from Hells Gate

   Feel the rush and thrill of skydiving with a 60-second freefall from 15,000 feet up in the air!
   Open: 8 am - 5:30 pm
   Admission: $339 - $429.

9. Day 9: Tongariro Alpine Crossing
   2 hours 2 minutes (144 km) from Taupo Tandem Skydiving

   Trek across volcanic terrain and alpine landscapes with challenging altitude.
   Open: Year-round (weather dependent)
   Admission: free, though always prepare and book a shuttle.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Auckland War Memorial Museum (2 hours, $25)
• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (2 hours, $32)
• Hobbiton Movie Set (2 hours 30 minutes $79)
• Skyline Rotorua (2 hours, $49-$69)
• Te Puia (2 hours, $58)
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley (2 hours, $38)
• Hell's Gate (2 hours, $40)
• Taupo Tandem Skydiving (3 hours, $339-$429)
• Total Estimated Costs: $700-$800

Useful tips

For a shorter trip remove the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. For a longer trip add a visit to Waitomo Caves and spending time in the Bay of Islands. Plan activities ahead and book online to secure a slot and save time on the day.