Sky Tower, Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Cave. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand. Located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets within the city's CBD, it is 328 metres tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the second-tallest freestanding…
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The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies. It is situated on a family-run farm about 8 kilometres west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres…
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The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a cave with several large chambers at Waitomo in the North Island of New Zealand. The cave is a tourist attraction known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found only in New Zealand.
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Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. The 5.5 km wide island is a symmetrical shield volcano cone capped by central scoria cones, reaching a height of 260 m.
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Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of approximately 1,547,200.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €53 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €84 |
| Private room with bathroom | €113 |
| Standard hotel | €176 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €34 | €70 |
| Local transport | €8 | €14 |
| Total per day | €155 | €260 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €34 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €63 |
💶 3 days in Auckland & Hobbiton: ≈ €562 on a budget or ≈ €877 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €155 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €260. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €562 to €877, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, March, April, May, November, December.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Sky Tower; Hobbiton Movie Set; Waitomo Glowworm Cave; Rangitoto Island; Auckland.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €113 per night and a hostel bed €53.
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