Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Geothermal Valley Day Trip from Auckland
by Auckland Beyond Tours
Overview
This full-day bus trip from Auckland lasts about 12 hours and includes visits to two major New Zealand destinations. The tour starts with a 2.5-hour guided walk through the Hobbiton Movie Set. Visitors follow a guide across farmland and explore Hobbit Holes, then enjoy a complimentary cider or beer at The Green Dragon Inn. After Hobbiton, the trip continues to Rotorua for a visit to Te Puia and Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Here, visitors see the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, PŌHUTU Geyser, along with bubbling mud pools still used for traditional cooking. The guided tour also includes a visit to the kiwi house where live kiwi birds can be observed. Maori guides share stories about their culture and history throughout the geothermal sites. Included in the price are hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center, all entry tickets, snacks, bottled water, on-board WiFi, air conditioning, and a professional driver/guide. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
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Itinerary
Auckland & Beyond Tours
The tour begins in Auckland Central where the company organizes the departure for this day trip across New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set
A 2-hour guided walk through the Hobbiton Movie Set explores Hobbit Holes and movie locations. The guide explains the setting, and visitors receive a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn.
120 min
Te Puia Geothermal Valley
Spend about 2 hours touring Te Puia with a guide who shows bubbling mud pools used for traditional cooking and the PŌHUTU Geyser, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. The visit includes Maori cultural history and a walk through the kiwi house where two live kiwi birds can be seen.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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