
From here your options are endless – and a visit to the geological wonderland of Waitomo Caves, where thousands of twinkling glowworms light the way, is another New Zealand must-do.Ī drive to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington will take approximately 5.5 hours and from Waitomo and a breathtaking ferry trip across the Cook Straight (this takes approximately 2.5 hours) will bring you to Picton, a small seafaring town at the top of the South Island. Hairy Feet Waitomo in the small New Zealand farming town of Piopio will be your next stop and takes approximately 2 hours to drive from Matamata. Beginning your journey in Auckland – New Zealand’s City of Sails – in the North Island it is approximately 2.5 hours of scenic drive through rich agricultural landscapes to reach the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata in the Waikato region. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice.A 14-day self-drive expedition is a perfect way to enjoy an unexpected Lord of the Rings New Zealand adventure. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice.

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