Trip Information
Pick-up
Your driver will meet you at your address in Auckland Airport.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 7 h 30 min.
- Optional sight-seeing
- Clean, comfortable car
- Professional driver
- Bottled water
- Child seats
- Prepared for handicapped
- Smoke-free
- Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Upper Hutt.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
- 626 km
- 7 h 30 min
Visit these sights on the way
Hamilton
This vibrant city sits on the banks of the Majestic Waikato River and offers the perfect blend of tranquility and city life Take Me To The River
Toothbrush Fence
From a bit of local fun, this roadside oddity has become a real attraction - the former Prime Minister of New Zealand even strung up her old brush. Imagine That!
Matamata
This sleepy town is famous to fantasy fans around the world as the home of the Hobbiton movie set. Welcome to Hobbiton
Hamurana Springs
The deepest freshwater spring on the North Island is a crystal-clear ribbon running through a scenic nature reserve. Clearly Deep Water
Orakei Korako Geothermal Park
This geothermal hotbed is filled with gushing geysers, bubbling mud pools, and some of the world’s largest silica terraces. Steam, Boat, Springs
Taupo
Located on the edge of Ociania’s second-largest lake, which is actually a supermassive volcano, this quiet town is filled with adrenaline-inducing activities. New Zealand’s Freefall Capital
Vehicle options for this trip
The Daytrip driver advantage
Local knowledge about the route from Auckland Airport to Upper Hutt
Including available sights:English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.
World-class customer support
- Available 24/7
- Close relationship with drivers
- Experts on the route from Auckland Airport to Upper Hutt
Flexible cancellation policy
- Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
- Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!
Good to know
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
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