Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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✓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$858Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 13 hours, starting in Auckland. The trip begins with a drive through Auckland where the guide points out major city sights. Traveling south, the route crosses the Waikato countryside, known for its farms, rivers, and mountains. The first stop is Hobbiton Movie Set, where guests take a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour on a large green bus across the 12-acre film location. Visitors see 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and hear stories about the movies, finishing with a complimentary cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Next, the tour passes through Tirau, known for its corrugated iron sculptures, with commentary from the guide. At Te Puia in Rotorua, a two-hour guided visit covers geothermal sites including the Pōhutu Geyser, geothermal craters, and Māori architecture. Visitors also see the National Māori Arts School and can view a kiwi bird in the specially designed house. After this, the tour includes a driving visit to Rotorua’s main landmarks: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. The return trip to Auckland includes guided commentary and secret stops. Water and snacks are provided throughout the day. Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Te Puia are included, but lunch is not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland city drive
The tour begins in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. The guide provides commentary and points out key city sights during the initial drive out of town.
Waikato countryside drive
Traveling south from Auckland, the route passes through the Waikato farming region. The landscape includes rivers, mountains, farm animals, and photo opportunities.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests join a two-and-a-half-hour tour on a large green bus of the 12-acre Hobbiton movie location. The guide shows 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and shares stories about the film production. The tour ends with a complimentary cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
120 min
Tirau town drive-by
The tour passes through Tirau, known as the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' for its unique iron sculptures and buildings. The guide highlights the town’s main points of interest.
Te Puia geothermal park
A two-hour guided tour at Te Puia covers geothermal features including the Pōhutu Geyser, geothermal craters, Māori architecture, and the National Māori Arts School. The visit also includes a kiwi bird viewing house.
120 min
Rotorua city driving tour
The tour visits Rotorua’s main landmarks by vehicle, including Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths.
Return trip to Auckland
The guide leads the return journey north to Auckland, making secret stops along the way and providing commentary until arrival.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour including Te Puia 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$858Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 13 hours, starting in Auckland. The trip begins with a drive through Auckland where the guide points out major city sights. Traveling south, the route crosses the Waikato countryside, known for its farms, rivers, and mountains. The first stop is Hobbiton Movie Set, where guests take a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour on a large green bus across the 12-acre film location. Visitors see 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and hear stories about the movies, finishing with a complimentary cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Next, the tour passes through Tirau, known for its corrugated iron sculptures, with commentary from the guide. At Te Puia in Rotorua, a two-hour guided visit covers geothermal sites including the Pōhutu Geyser, geothermal craters, and Māori architecture. Visitors also see the National Māori Arts School and can view a kiwi bird in the specially designed house. After this, the tour includes a driving visit to Rotorua’s main landmarks: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths. The return trip to Auckland includes guided commentary and secret stops. Water and snacks are provided throughout the day. Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Te Puia are included, but lunch is not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland city drive
The tour begins in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. The guide provides commentary and points out key city sights during the initial drive out of town.
Waikato countryside drive
Traveling south from Auckland, the route passes through the Waikato farming region. The landscape includes rivers, mountains, farm animals, and photo opportunities.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests join a two-and-a-half-hour tour on a large green bus of the 12-acre Hobbiton movie location. The guide shows 44 hobbit holes, gardens, and shares stories about the film production. The tour ends with a complimentary cold drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
120 min
Tirau town drive-by
The tour passes through Tirau, known as the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' for its unique iron sculptures and buildings. The guide highlights the town’s main points of interest.
Te Puia geothermal park
A two-hour guided tour at Te Puia covers geothermal features including the Pōhutu Geyser, geothermal craters, Māori architecture, and the National Māori Arts School. The visit also includes a kiwi bird viewing house.
120 min
Rotorua city driving tour
The tour visits Rotorua’s main landmarks by vehicle, including Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring), and the Blue Baths.
Return trip to Auckland
The guide leads the return journey north to Auckland, making secret stops along the way and providing commentary until arrival.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.