Popularly called the “Gateway to New Zealand” Auckland has a very easy-going and relaxed pace. Begin the Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour in New Zealand with Avis and make your holidays adventurous and exhilarating.
Auckland is built between two major harbours where you’ll find extinct volcanic cones and unique geography with stunning landscapes and seascapes. The route to Hobbiton self-drive tour will take you past major cities like Hamilton and Cambridge.
Hamilton is situated in the Waikato region and is famous for Hamilton Gardens beautified with arts from Italian Renaissance to Japanese and traditional Maori styles. Cambridge lies in the heart of rural Waikato, a spell-binding town with quaint charm and elegant tree-lined streets.
1. AUCKLAND
The first stop in Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour is an exciting cosmopolitan city with diverse landscapes and intriguing culture with a promise of satisfying adventures. If you are arriving in Auckland for the first time be sure to check for self-drive car rental in Auckland city from Avis.
Explore this vibrant city with jet-boat thrills, sky-walking, and island adventures. You will also find world-class options for shopping, cafes and entertainment.
The nightlife is as exciting as the day when you can have great wine while dining amongst the superyachts and nightclubbing till late. The Waikato River will accompany you for much of your journey through the green countryside.
Places to visit in Auckland worthy of interest along the way include the wine growing area of Te Kauwhata and the coal mining town of Huntly. The bustling urban towns are as enjoyable as the natural vistas of Waitakere Ranges with the riveting waterfalls.
2. Hamilton City
Going further in the Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour comes Hamilton City. This city owes it’s unique beauty to the mighty Waikato River. Some of the local attractions include gardens, museums and giant free flight aviary. A short trip down south will take you past the main Waikato farmland. Satiate yourself in a wide variety of excellent restaurants and cafes.
Among all these places to visit in Hamilton city, there is an enchanting world of secret gardens in Waikato which have won international awards for its outstanding setting. Make sure you take the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and experience the cultural and natural history of this awe-inspiring town.
3. CAMBRIDGE
Heading to the next stop in Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour in Cambridge. Cambridge has a long history of producing champions in horse racing, high-performance sport, rowing, cycling and many Olympic medallists. Situated near Lake Karapiro, this city provides thrilling adventure opportunities like kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, simple boating and jet-boating downstream.
There are plentiful charming places to visit in Cambridge. The choices of trendy cafes and restaurants, attractive heritage, boutique shopping and art centres are plentiful. Spoil yourself for choice in gourmet food and artisan delights, to art galleries and designer outlets. Here you will definitely find something interesting for yourself or your companions.
4. HOBBITON
With this, we reach the last stop on the Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour. Make your way south towards Hobbiton in your self-drive car, along with the rolling hills and magical movie sets all around. Here you can get a taste of the direction of “Lord of the Rings” and the “Hobbit” series. As you take the Hobbiton self-drive trip you instantly recognize the setting is the real thing and in case you don’t spot familiar bits of scenery, then the hobbit holes, gardens, village huts and the stone bridge will bring your memory back. Peer over the Hobbit’s front gate while enjoying a dance under the party tree. Then, wander through The Shire and complete the social mingling with a cold beer at The Dragon Inn.
5. Side Trip from Auckland to Hobbiton Drive Tour towards Rotorua
If you are willing to extend your Auckland to Hobbiton drive tour and breathe in more peace and calmness then take your car to the south of Rotorua where you shall find Kerosene Creek, a geothermally heated stream where a nice warm bath will do wonders for your tiredness. The city offers a raft of attractions and experiences for everyone from adventure-seekers to those just looking to unwind in bubbling mud pools, clouds of steam or natural hot springs.
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