Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Including Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Day Trip from Auckland
by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$772.20Overview
The Hobbiton Movie Set in the Waikato region offers a detailed look at the 12-acre film location used for the Shire scenes in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. This small-group day trip from Auckland lasts about 13 hours and includes guided tours at Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park. The tour begins in Auckland, where the guide introduces the city’s key sights as the group travels out of town. Travelers then cross the Waikato countryside, known for extensive farming, mountain views, rivers, and farm animals. At Hobbiton, visitors board a large green bus for a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour of 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and film set features. The tour ends with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Next, the group passes through Tirau, known for its corrugated iron sculptures, before heading to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Here, a guided 90-minute visit presents geothermal features such as Champagne Lake, Devil’s Bath, mud pools, and craters. The final stop is a driving tour of Rotorua city, covering Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. Time permitting, there may be a visit to a souvenir shop with Manuka honey samples. The return trip to Auckland includes additional stops chosen by the guide. The tour vehicle is a modern minibus with refreshments provided including bottled water and snacks. Hobbiton Movie Tour and Wai-O-Tapu entry fees are included. Lunch is not included but can be purchased independently. The tour operates in all weather conditions and involves moderate walking over uneven terrain.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour starts in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. As the group departs, the guide points out key landmarks and introduces the day's itinerary.
Waikato Region
Travel through the Waikato countryside, known for its extensive farming. The route offers views of mountains, rivers, and various farm animals, with commentary from the guide.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests board large green buses for a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour of the 12-acre Hobbiton film set. The tour covers 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and filming locations with stories about the movie production. The visit ends with a cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
180 min
Tirau
Drive through Tirau, a town famous for its corrugated iron sculptures and buildings. The guide highlights the main points of interest during the passage.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Spend about 90 minutes exploring Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park with a guide. Visitors see geothermal features including Champagne Lake, Devil's Bath, mud pools, and craters with vivid colors and geothermal activity.
90 min
Rotorua
A guided driving tour of Rotorua city includes stops at Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. Time permitting, there is a chance to visit a souvenir shop with Manuka honey samples.
Auckland
The return trip to Auckland includes a guided journey north with secret stops along the way before arriving back in the city.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Including Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Day Trip from Auckland
by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$772.20Overview
The Hobbiton Movie Set in the Waikato region offers a detailed look at the 12-acre film location used for the Shire scenes in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. This small-group day trip from Auckland lasts about 13 hours and includes guided tours at Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park. The tour begins in Auckland, where the guide introduces the city’s key sights as the group travels out of town. Travelers then cross the Waikato countryside, known for extensive farming, mountain views, rivers, and farm animals. At Hobbiton, visitors board a large green bus for a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour of 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and film set features. The tour ends with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Next, the group passes through Tirau, known for its corrugated iron sculptures, before heading to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Here, a guided 90-minute visit presents geothermal features such as Champagne Lake, Devil’s Bath, mud pools, and craters. The final stop is a driving tour of Rotorua city, covering Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. Time permitting, there may be a visit to a souvenir shop with Manuka honey samples. The return trip to Auckland includes additional stops chosen by the guide. The tour vehicle is a modern minibus with refreshments provided including bottled water and snacks. Hobbiton Movie Tour and Wai-O-Tapu entry fees are included. Lunch is not included but can be purchased independently. The tour operates in all weather conditions and involves moderate walking over uneven terrain.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour starts in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. As the group departs, the guide points out key landmarks and introduces the day's itinerary.
Waikato Region
Travel through the Waikato countryside, known for its extensive farming. The route offers views of mountains, rivers, and various farm animals, with commentary from the guide.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests board large green buses for a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour of the 12-acre Hobbiton film set. The tour covers 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and filming locations with stories about the movie production. The visit ends with a cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
180 min
Tirau
Drive through Tirau, a town famous for its corrugated iron sculptures and buildings. The guide highlights the main points of interest during the passage.
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Spend about 90 minutes exploring Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park with a guide. Visitors see geothermal features including Champagne Lake, Devil's Bath, mud pools, and craters with vivid colors and geothermal activity.
90 min
Rotorua
A guided driving tour of Rotorua city includes stops at Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. Time permitting, there is a chance to visit a souvenir shop with Manuka honey samples.
Auckland
The return trip to Auckland includes a guided journey north with secret stops along the way before arriving back in the city.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.