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Popular Best Things to Do Near Auckland - 2024

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Updated Apr 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂10
    4.7/5
    683 Review
    From52.28
    "This scenic spot is very suitable for children, the overall fun is full, the best choice for Chinese group if English is not good, there are many introductions and memories, it is necessary to listen to it, it is a good experience for fans who like the movie ring, we chose Chinese tour guide, but it is obvious that this tour guide is a bit broken, He took half of the people to be a domestic tour group. All kinds of unruly behavior along the way, he was helpless and useless. Those people didn’t listen. Finally, there was a bridge where these people sat on the beam of the bridge to take pictures. It was not allowed. The guide rushed to save them. Finally, they disappeared. They didn’t appear at the meeting place. The tour guide wanted to cry without tears. They were told by the bus driver and other staff in the scenic spot. After waiting for a long time, we could only go. The tour guide didn’t talk to the bus along the way. I felt a little sorry for him. I am also a little ashamed of some of my compatriots who have gone abroad."
    Matamata
    >100km from Auckland
    Highlights: Join us and experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. Your guide will escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showcasing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here.△ Immerse yourself in the fairy tale town of The Hobbit△ Ejoy the fenced garden and the mirror lake△ Admire New Zealand's stunning scenery
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  • No.2
    󰺂9.8
    4.6/5
    522 Review
    From30.54
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5787 reviews
    "The fireflies in childhood memory are in the summer dusk, as if scattered on the earth, the faint stars. We followed Maori guides on a boat, shuttled deep in the dark river in the cave. Looking up, the fireflies perched in the corners of the deepest cave, quietly exuding a faint halo. It is a pity that I can't use the camera phone to record this wonderful moment. If you can, you still have to be immersed and experience it in depth. Waitomo Firefly Cave is not only a place to literally see fireflies, but the stories of nature, history, culture and Maori ethnicity that it carries are even more exciting."
    Waitomo Caves
    >100km from Auckland
    Highlights: Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a limestone cave in the western mountainous area of the North Island of New Zealand, and it is also a scenic spot in New Zealand. Waitomo in Maori means "surrounded by green water". On the wall of the cave, dotted green light dots are layered upon layer upon layer. These green lights flicker on the black water, and the light and shadow are doubled. This is a wonderful world belonging to the green elves. 1. Three caves with different characteristics make up the Glowworm Cave The Glowworm Cave is mainly composed of three caves with different characteristics, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Alanui Cave. The Glowworm Cave is a stalactite cave with a history of more than 10,000 years. There was a small ice-covered lake on the mountain of this cave. After the ice and snow melted, it flowed into the cracks in the rock formation below, and gradually eroded into the current cave. Cathedral Cave inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, this huge cave is known for its echoes of space. Ruakuri Cave is a legendary underground cave where the sound of water from an underground waterfall can be heard. The entrance of Alanui Cave is the visitor center, and the vaulted greenhouse with membrane structure is very imposing. 2. Thousands of glowworms enter the cave for a tour. You need to take a boat to enter the depths of the cave. After getting on the boat, the guide will pull the guide rope above to push the boat forward. The strange spot of light in the cave is the light emitted by thousands of fireflies. You will find patches of green and white light on the rocks. Looking closely, there are jagged translucent filaments hanging from the ceiling of the cave under the light and shadow. The silk has clear water droplets like a curtain of crystal beads. These beautiful filaments with slime are the firefly's fishing tool to attract and prey on light-following insects. This firefly has only been found in New Zealand and Australia. 3. Black Labyrinth Tour, Abyss Tour and Odyssey Tour In addition to the "black water rafting" in the Glowworm Cave, if you are brave enough and your endurance is good enough, you can also experience the Black Labyrinth Tour organized by the legendary black water rafting company , Journey to the Abyss and Journey to the Odyssey. These three journeys will take 3-5 hours respectively, and will involve rock climbing in caves, abseiling, and rafting on tires. Of course, if you participate in these tours, you can not only enjoy free hot showers, but also delicious hot soup and local New Zealand pancakes for you to enjoy. Plus, get a free visit to the Waitomo Caves Museum.
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  • No.3
    󰺂9.1
    4.7/5
    210 Review
    From15.02
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8750 reviews
    "The park is quite large and its landform is very novel to me. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from the city and the park provides parking. After the front desk says the verification code, it will be stamped on the hand, and the print on the hand will be checked before entering the park, which is very convenient."
    Waiotapu
    >100km from Auckland
    Highlights: Wai-o-Tapu, which means "holy water" in Maori, is one of Rotorua's most famous geothermal areas. The most famous ones in Wonderland are the beautiful Champagne Pool and the Lady Knox Geyser, which starts spewing water at 10:15 am every day. This geothermal wonderland is centered on the volcanically active Taupo Volcano area, and about 3 kilometers of walking trails lead you to interesting attractions, including the boiling and extremely photogenic Champagne Pool, the thick but always in Boiling mud, mineral-rich hot springs, and Lady Knox's geyser, which spouts water at mysteriously timed and fixed points - every day at 10.15am, it starts spewing energetically, often for an hour at a time. The water column is as high as 20 meters. In addition to watching all kinds of wonderful and magnificent natural landscapes along the walking trails (please be careful not to walk into areas with warning signs to avoid danger), you can also take a helicopter to get a bird's-eye view of the entire steamy fantasy world. This is a well-developed scenic spot, equipped with a large-scale shopping area and cafes. If you are tired from walking, you can go to the cafe to have a cup of hot coffee and take a break. Before leaving, you may wish to buy a mud mask, which can represent Rotorua. Oh special product.
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  • No.4
    󰺂8.8
    4.7/5
    218 Review
    From14.5
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1672 reviews
    "Aigoton Farm belongs to the Rotorua area, the weather is chaotic, a while rainstorm, a while out of the sun, go out completely by luck. Fortunately, rent a car by yourself, travel is more convenient, otherwise it is really the hell!"
    Ngongotaha
    >100km from Auckland
    Highlights: The Agrodome Farm in Rotorua, North Island, is New Zealand's largest, state-of-the-art tourist farm with an area of about 150 hectares. Here you can meet red deer, turkeys, ostriches, alpacas, cows, lambs and many other animals you have never seen before. The farm has performances such as shearing and milking every day, which are very exciting and fun. The iconic sheep shearing bronze statue and the ancient carriage frame are displayed at the entrance of the farm. The Agrodun Farm covers a large area. To visit the pastoral area, you need to take a sightseeing tractor and set off on the tractor. You will see groups of people along the way. Cows and sheep grazing leisurely by the roadside. The tractor will stop in an open meadow, and nearby sheep will come running to surround you. In the alpaca area, the tall alpaca has a very docile temperament, and you can interact and take photos with them. In addition to getting up close and personal with various animals, you can visit the farm orchard, see the kiwi fruit trees, and taste the unique taste of kiwi honey. After the farm tour, go to watch the farm show. There are demonstrations of sheep shearing, sheep auctions, shepherd dog performances, etc. The host will also invite tourists to come on stage to milk the cows and compete for feeding lambs and drinking goat milk, which is very interesting. Visitors to the farm show can also visit the animal pup nursery. Before leaving, check out the WoollenMill, ShearingShedMuseum and DogandWhistle souvenir shops.
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  • No.5
    󰺂8.1
    4.5/5
    91 Review
    From19.05
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3893 reviews
    "Polynesian Hot Springs is one of the top ten hot springs in the world, and the private pool with lake view is 250 yuan for two people. For a limited time of half an hour, there is still ten minutes to wash after the green light is on, so there is 40 minutes, enough. Lake view spring, world-class enjoyment!"
    Rotorua
    >100km from Auckland
    Highlights: When you come to the "hot spring town" Rotorua, soaking in hot springs is an essential good program. Because Rotorua is located in a geothermal area with strong volcanic activity, the city is full of hot springs, and the air of the whole city is filled with a good and charming sulfur smell. Rotorua is a wonderful natural tourism in the whole South Pacific region. resort. Overlooking Lake Rotorua, relaxing in thermal mineral hot springs and setting your sights on the serene but not-so-quiet volcano in the distance! A mist on the lake envelopes you, and you often suspect that you are in a dream world. Polynesian Hot Springs, located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, is one of the top ten hot springs in the world. For 130 years, people have come here to try the thermal mineral spa. Two hot springs fill 26 hot springs: Priest's acidic hot spring is amazing for improving muscle fatigue and relieving pain; and Rachel's alkaline hot spring, thanks to the antibacterial effect of sodium silicic acid, is almost unsatisfactory after washing. Confident smooth skin, people here believe that Rachel hot spring water is the secret of eternal youth. If you don't want to soak in the hot springs in a swimsuit, rent a private pool and soak it naked without fear!
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Auckland?
Some Best Things to Do near Auckland include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours|Waitomo Glowworm Caves|Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland|Agrodome|Polynesian Spa
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:4.7|Waitomo Glowworm Caves:4.6|Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:4.7|Agrodome:4.7|Polynesian Spa:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Auckland located?
The Best Things to Do near Auckland are mainly located in:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:Matamata|Waitomo Glowworm Caves:Waitomo Caves|Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:Waiotapu|Agrodome:Ngongotaha|Polynesian Spa:Rotorua