This 10 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Itinerary summary for: The Middle Earth Tour of the North Island

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Travel to Hobbiton Village in Matamata, then onto Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 4: Delve into the underground world of Waitomo
Accommodation: Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Day 5: Continue south to Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Day 6: Today explore the area around Mt Doom
Accommodation: Tongariro Crossing Lodge

Day 7: Head down the coast to the vibrant metro area of Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 8: Spend the day discovering the LOTR filming locations in Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 9: Today explore Wellington, then visit Weta Cave, the genius behind the LOTR and Hobbit special effects
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]

Day 10: See more of New Zealand's capital city then depart for your onward journey