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  • No.1
    󰺂10
    4.7/5
    696 Review
    From529.52
    "Great tour and fantastic tour guide Inka! Highly recommend this to travellers especially for the Lord Of The Rings fanatics. The sights were incredible with lush greenery and nostalgic hobbit houses."
    Matamata
    >100km from Auckland Central
    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
    󰺂10
    4.6/5
    538 Review
    From309.28
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5795 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 Central
    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
    󰺂9.4
    4.7/5
    233 Review
    From148.56
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8759 reviews
    "Exchange electronic tickets at the tourist service center, that is, at the entrance of the gate. Very soon and very convenient. Some small souvenirs bought inside, jewelry, clothes and the like are not bad. It is divided into three parts, and it takes about an hour to go all out. You can also choose to return at the junction of the three parts. It is basically a flat road, not difficult to walk, but some places are still a bit muddy if it rains. Remember to bring some drinking water. Seeing that Mrs. Knox's jet spring does not enter from this gate, driving the road next to it for about two or three minutes, there is a separate parking lot. It erupts around ten minutes."
    Waiotapu
    >100km from Auckland Central
    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
    󰺂8.9
    4.7/5
    220 Review
    From146.8
    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 Central
    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
    󰺂8.6
    4.5/5
    187 Review
    From162.28
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3075 reviews
    "In 1983, Kelly Tarleton proposed building an aquarium in unused sewage tanks underground on the Auckland waterfront. The fish could be viewed through a long acrylic tunnel.The aquarium opened in 1985 after 10 months of construction. Tarleton developed a new method for building an acrylic tunnel by taking large sheets of clear acrylic, cutting them to size and heating them in an oven until they took shape. Some of the sheets weighed more than a ton. Due to the refraction caused by light passing through the water and the acrylic sheets used to create the tunnel, the fish appear to be a third smaller than they actually are.The main features of the aquarium are "Meeting with Antarctica" and "Underwater World", but it also includes several other exhibits and several study rooms."
    Orakei
    4.7km from Auckland Central
    Highlights: Kelly Tarton's Auckland is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton for 10 years. There are 8 major themes on display with its own characteristics. In the fascinating winter wonderland, you can take the Icefield Expedition Vehicle into the viewing area at minus 2 degrees Celsius and watch the colonies of King and Gentoo penguin walking on the artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also experience the excitement of big sharks and Stingrays swimming by in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, and witness how the mighty giant lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage into the shark viewing tank, or even dive directly into the shark viewing tank.△ Watch giant sharks up closely△ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere△ Watch the adorable feeding process of the colonies of King and Gentoo penguins
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  • No.6
    󰺂8.6
    4.6/5
    464 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3951 reviews
    "Just 5 km from down town Auckland it’s the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden. The last eruption was about 15,000 years ago, leaving a crater 50Mt deep. Walk to the top of Mt Eden Volcano, there you’ll get a 360° view of Auckland so long as the rain stays away."
    Mount Eden
    4.3km from Auckland Central
    Highlights: Mount Eden is located about 5 kilometers south of Auckland's city center and is 196 meters high. It is the highest among the many volcanic cones in Auckland, and it is also the natural commanding height of Auckland. There is a lookout on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the city view of Auckland. Mount Eden, named for George Eden, an earl of Auckland, has erupted several times, the most recent one being estimated to have been 15,000 years ago. This hill is formed by the accumulation of volcanic ejecta around the crater. From a distance, it looks like a large inverted conical bowl. The bottom of the pit has become a lush green space, which is very special.
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  • No.7
    󰺂8.0
    4.6/5
    160 Review
    From399.41
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5926 reviews
    "Parking is convenient, you need to wait for someone to take you in to visit, watch the Maori performance and encounter a special joyful baby, the whole process is following the music and jumping and jumping, geothermal and KIWI birds are worth seeing, there is a car at the door to scan the fountain inside, we feel better walking, If time is given."
    Whakarewarewa
    >100km from Auckland Central
    Highlights: Rotorua not only attracts tourists from all over the world with its rich geothermal landscape, but also with its strong Maori culture. The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand and are the early masters of the land. Rotorua is the epicentre of Maori culture. Visitors from all over the world can enjoy unique and breathtaking Maori song and dance performances, watch Maori or simple or exquisite carvings, and learn about Maori history, culture and traditions in the Maori Cultural Village. Te Puia Maori Cultural Village is the birthplace of the world's Puhutu Geyser, mud pools, hot springs, New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi and wood carvings. The Maori Cultural Village is a collection of ancient Maori houses after renovation, with early buildings such as conference halls, housing and storage rooms. The houses of the early Maori were made of rushes and palm branches, which were simple and low, and could not straighten their waists. All kinds of storage rooms are supported by high feet. The tool room is similar to the bamboo building of the Dai people in Yunnan, my country, but it is shorter. There is an exhibition hall in the center of the village, which displays unique Maori carvings, which is a good place for tourists to learn about Maori culture. There is not only a world-renowned indigenous culture, but also an amazing geothermal culture. Hot springs and mud are numerous; steam is everywhere, and there is a strong smell of sulphur. Being in the geothermal area, the letter is like flying through the clouds.
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  • No.8
    󰺂8.0
    4.6/5
    255 Review
    "The best way to understand Maori culture. Going into the hall is the Maori Culture Exhibition Hall. The exhibits are very rich. You can buy tickets without queuing at the scene. There is nothing worth seeing except Maori culture. It is the World War II War Memorial."
    Parnell
    1.6km from Auckland Central
    Highlights: The Auckland Museum, also known as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, is described as a touchstone of New Zealander culture and spirit. It is not only a museum showing Maori history and culture, but also a war memorial reflecting the history of World War II. 1. Overview of the Museum The Museum is located in Auckland's Central Park in the heart of the city, an impressive neoclassical building with different contents on each floor. The first floor showcases the life of the South Pacific islanders, with unique ethnic handicrafts, restored Maori meeting places and daily necessities exhibitions, including a 25-meter-long battle boat. The second floor is a natural science exhibition that includes information about the origin of the earth, the origin of life, various animal and plant materials and specimens. The third floor displays the weapons used in the world wars, etc., to commemorate the soldiers who died in the two wars. 2. Watch Maori cultural performances to learn about New Zealand's cultural history The Auckland Museum conducts rich Maori cultural performances every day, including welcome ceremonies, cotton ball songs and dances, stick dances, weapon demonstrations and Maori war dances that embody the essence of tribal culture to the extreme. The performance is 30 minutes long, and the museum is designed to be very interactive and worth savoring. Priceless Māori treasures, splendid natural history, wonderful Māori cultural performances and occasional exhibitions, must be the best choice to learn about New Zealand.
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  • No.9
    󰺂8.0
    4.5/5
    91 Review
    From340.77
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 3902 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 Central
    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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  • No.10
    󰺂7.6
    4.6/5
    67 Review
    From207.38
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6334 reviews
    "Skyline Rotorua. Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. We choose to try the luge activity. There is 5 track to choose form with the longest track is 1.8KM long."
    Fairy Springs
    >100km from Auckland Central
    Highlights: The Rotorua Skyline Skyline Cable Car takes you to the mid-mountain of Mt.Ngongotaha, which is 487 meters above sea level. As the cable car climbs, the city of Rotorua and the beautiful Lake Rotorua, It's getting smaller and smaller under your nose, and the scenery is getting perfect. A well-known play item here is the scooter. After you put on a safety helmet, sit on a tricycle with a very low chassis and sprint down by gravity, which will make you scream! The scooters are divided into slow, intermediate and sprint roads, with a total length of 5 kilometers, enough for you to play, right? If that's not enough, play a few more times! In fact, many people are so addicted to this scooter that they will never let go until they play three or four times. If you have a premonition that you belong to this kind of human being, remember to buy the cable car +3 rides (or + 5 trips) combined tickets can save a lot of money for fun! If you still don’t like it, then I can only recommend the Sky Swing project with very heavy taste to you! Put on a special seat belt and rush down the mountain at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The degree of fear is comparable to bungee jumping! Perhaps in this extreme stimulation, you have no time to take into account the beautiful scenery of lakes, mountains and cities! The food and coffee served by the cable car restaurant are very well received. After the tour, you might as well go in and soothe your over-excited body and mind with delicious hot drinks!
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Auckland Central?
Some Best Things to Do near Auckland Central include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Agrodome, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland Central?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Auckland Central include:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:4.7, Waitomo Glowworm Caves:4.6, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:4.7, Agrodome:4.7, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:4.5
Where are Best Things to Do near Auckland Central located?
The Best Things to Do near Auckland Central are mainly located in:Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours:Matamata, Waitomo Glowworm Caves:Waitomo Caves, Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:Waiotapu, Agrodome:Ngongotaha, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:Orakei
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