Auckland to Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves | The Most Magical End of This Adventure

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Our epic Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand adventure comes to an end! In this final travel vlog, we say goodbye to Crown Princess in Auckland and spend two incredible days exploring New Zealand before beginning our long journey home to the UK. 🏨 RECOMMENDED PLACES TO STAY 01:25 - Cordis, Auckland: https://go.stay22.com/77RR-3UeLH 02:18 - Adina CityLife Auckland: https://go.stay22.com/rRrj4wSDwA 09:08 - Four Points by Sheraton Auckland: https://go.stay22.com/2SORWU78UF After disembarking Crown Princess in Auckland, we check into the fantastic Cordis Auckland Hotel, explore the city, visit the iconic Sky Tower and enjoy some much-needed relaxation in the hotel’s excellent pool and spa facilities. The following day is one of the biggest highlights of our entire trip as we take a day tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Join us as we explore the Shire, see the famous Hobbit holes, discover filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and enjoy a drink at the legendary Green Dragon Inn! Our adventure continues with a visit to the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where we experience the magical underground world of thousands of glowing creatures before returning to Auckland for our final night in New Zealand. Book this Viator tour using the link below and you'll be supporting our channel too. Thank you. https://www.viator.com/tours/Auckland/Hobbiton-Movie-Set-and-Waitomo-Glowworm-Caves-Day-Trip-from-Auckland/d391-37991P3?pid=P00266531&mcid=42383&medium=link Finally, it is time for the long journey home as we fly from Auckland to London Heathrow via Hong Kong, before completing the final leg of our epic adventure by train back home near Northampton. This incredible journey has taken us from four unforgettable days in Sydney to a cruise through the South Pacific and New Zealand aboard Crown Princess. Along the way, we have explored tropical islands, snorkelled in crystal-clear waters, visited rainforests and waterfalls, experienced the fascinating cultures of the South Pacific and explored some of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. From Sydney to Fiji, New Caledonia, Dravuni Island, New Zealand, Auckland, Hobbiton and Waitomo, what an unforgettable adventure this has been! In this video: ✈️ Disembarking Crown Princess in Auckland 🏨 Our stay at the Cordis Auckland Hotel 🏙️ Exploring Auckland and visiting the Sky Tower 🏊 Relaxing in the hotel pool and spa 🧙 Visiting the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set 🍺 Having a drink at the Green Dragon Inn ✨ Exploring the incredible Waitomo Glowworm Caves ✈️ Flying home from Auckland via Hong Kong and London Heathrow 🚆 The final journey home to Northampton 🌏 Looking back at our incredible Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand adventure If you enjoy travel vlogs, cruise travel, New Zealand travel guides and worldwide adventures, please subscribe to Cooksexplore and join us on our future journeys. Life is better out there somewhere! #NewZealand #Hobbiton #Auckland #WaitomoGlowwormCaves #CrownPrincess #CruiseVlog #TravelVlog #NewZealandTravel #HobbitonMovieSet #SouthPacificCruise #Cooksexplore Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1

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