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11 DAY HOBBITON TO COAST FOOD & WINE DISCOVERY
Package from:
- From NZ$3,539 per person*
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Starts: Auckland
Ends: Wellington
Destinations: Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne, Napier, Hobbiton and Wellington
Overview:
Experience coastal exploration, food and wine discoveries, geothermal wonders and one of New Zealand's most famous attractions on this North Island self-drive itinerary. Travelling from Auckland to Wellington, you'll enjoy premium accommodation, immersive local tours and memorable culinary experiences along the way.
Your package includes:
- 11 days car hire in a Toyota RAV4 Auto or similar
- Premium Europcar insurance with nil excess
- 2 nights at voco Auckland City Centre in a King Room
- Full Day Best of Both Worlds Tour with Bush & Beach Tours
- 2.5 Hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour ex The Shires Rest
- 2 nights at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua in a Deluxe King Room
- Hells Gate Thermal Walk, Mud Bath & Spa Combo
- 2 nights at Matawhero Luxury Cabins
- Reef Ecology Tour with Dive Tatapouri
- 2 nights at Art Deco Masonic Hotel Napier in a Superior King Room
- Wine, Beer & Cider Tour with Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours
- 2 nights at Bolton Hotel Wellington in a Premier Suite
- Capital Flavours Tour with Big Foody Tours
Accommodation Highlights:
- 2 nights at voco Auckland City Centre – King Room
- 2 nights at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua – Deluxe King Room
- 2 nights at Matawhero Luxury Cabins, Gisborne
- 2 nights at Art Deco Masonic Hotel Napier – Superior King Room
- 2 nights at Bolton Hotel Wellington – Premier Suite
Included Experiences:
Auckland
- Full Day Best of Both Worlds Tour with Bush & Beach Tours
Hobbiton
- 2.5-hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from The Shires Rest
- Explore one of New Zealand's most iconic attractions
Rotorua
- Hells Gate Thermal Walk
- Mud Bath & Spa Experience
Gisborne
- Reef Ecology Tour with Dive Tatapouri
Napier
- Wine, Beer & Cider Tour with Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours
Wellington
- Capital Flavours Tour with Big Foody Tours
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Perfect blend of food, wine and sightseeing experiences
- Explore both coastal and geothermal regions
- Premium accommodation throughout
- Includes iconic Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Freedom of self-drive travel with included vehicle hire
- Discover local flavours and regional specialties
- Experience some of the North Island's most diverse destinations
Travel Information:
- Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Starts: Auckland
- Ends: Wellington
- Vehicle: Toyota RAV4 Auto or similar
- Insurance: Premium Cover with Nil Excess
Travel Dates & Pricing:
- Valid for travel from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- From NZ$3,539 per person
*Price is per person twin share and subject to availability at the time of booking. Includes accommodation, car hire, premium insurance and sightseeing experiences as specified. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply.
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Your package includes:
- 11 days car hire in a Toyota RAV4 Auto or similar
- Premium Europcar insurance with nil excess
- 2 nights at voco Auckland City Centre in a King Room
- Full Day Best of Both Worlds Tour with Bush & Beach Tours
- 2.5 Hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour ex The Shires Rest
- 2 nights at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua in a Deluxe King Room
- Hells Gate Thermal Walk, Mud Bath & Spa Combo
- 2 nights at Matawhero Luxury Cabins
- Reef Ecology Tour with Dive Tatapouri
- 2 nights at Art Deco Masonic Hotel Napier in a Superior King Room
- Wine, Beer & Cider Tour with Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours
- 2 nights at Bolton Hotel Wellington in a Premier Suite
- Capital Flavours Tour with Big Foody Tours
Accommodation Highlights:
- 2 nights at voco Auckland City Centre – King Room
- 2 nights at Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua – Deluxe King Room
- 2 nights at Matawhero Luxury Cabins, Gisborne
- 2 nights at Art Deco Masonic Hotel Napier – Superior King Room
- 2 nights at Bolton Hotel Wellington – Premier Suite
Included Experiences:
Auckland
- Full Day Best of Both Worlds Tour with Bush & Beach Tours
Hobbiton
- 2.5-hour Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from The Shires Rest
- Explore one of New Zealand's most iconic attractions
Rotorua
- Hells Gate Thermal Walk
- Mud Bath & Spa Experience
Gisborne
- Reef Ecology Tour with Dive Tatapouri
Napier
- Wine, Beer & Cider Tour with Hawke's Bay Scenic Tours
Wellington
- Capital Flavours Tour with Big Foody Tours
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Perfect blend of food, wine and sightseeing experiences
- Explore both coastal and geothermal regions
- Premium accommodation throughout
- Includes iconic Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Freedom of self-drive travel with included vehicle hire
- Discover local flavours and regional specialties
- Experience some of the North Island's most diverse destinations
Travel Information:
- Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Starts: Auckland
- Ends: Wellington
- Vehicle: Toyota RAV4 Auto or similar
- Insurance: Premium Cover with Nil Excess
Travel Dates & Pricing:
- Valid for travel from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- From NZ$3,539 per person
- Travel Insurance – your North Travel consultant can provide you with a quote. Get a quote now.
- Tourism visa or transit visa if required
- Upgrades to Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class available and to be quote at the time of booking.
- Itinerary deviations (e.g. extensions or specific airline requests). This will be quoted by a North Travel consultant at the time of booking.
- Professional service fee's (if any)
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