Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia: Small Group -Auckland Return or Rotorua Drop Off

Overview

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11 hours 30 minutes

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Join this tour by multi-award winning Tour Company to visit 2 of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland, in one return day trip from Auckland (option by arrangement to be dropped off in Rotorua)

Be fascinated as the magical world of Hobbiton comes to life, take photos in front of your favourite places like the 44 Hobbit Holes, the Shire and the Green Dragon Inn. Then journey to the World Famous Te Puia which is home to remarkable geothermal features, including the famous Pōhutu geyser as well as rich layers of Māori culture, including art works, people, stories, traditions and architecture. There are lush nature trails teeming with native bird life and you will even find New Zealand iconic native flightless bird, the Kiwi.

For guests exiting the tour in Rotorua, we drop off only in 1 location (the Rotorua I-Site Information Centre, 1167 Fenton Street). We do not drop off at individual hotels or accommodation locations.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do not pick up from airport hotels or South or East Auckland. For those staying in these suburbs of Auckland, we have 1 pickup location: the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court Manukau (approx 10-15 minutes from airport hotels).

Those staying over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on the North Shore of Auckland, you pick up location is the Sky Tower in the centre of the Auckland Downtown CBD.

Tour leaves Auckland at 6:30am with everyone already picked up across the CBD and on board; the pickups occur in the 25 minutes prior to that

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

For guests exiting the tour in Rotorua, we drop off only in 1 location (the Rotorua I-Site Information Centre, 1167 Fenton Street). We do not drop off at individual hotels or accommodation locations.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Hobbiton Movie Set

Step into the enchanting village of the Hobbiton Movie Set on our fully guide Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and experience the lush pastures of the Shire. You will “Venture Beyond the Door” and into the home of a family of hobbits in the fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row in our extended tour at Hobbiton. Included also a complimentary drink at the Green Drago

2 hours • Admission Included

Te Puia

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture and connection on our Guided Tour of Te Puia/Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the Kiwi bird in the Kiwi House and immerse yourself in Maori Culture. Discover awe-inspiring geysers, bubbling mud, and lush native bush during our guided Te Rā experience. Get up close to Pōhutu Geyser, the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere. Visit the kiwi in a specially designed nocturnal enclosure at the Kiwi Conservation Centre, dedicated to preserving this iconic bird. Dive deeper into Māori heritage at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, where students hone traditional skills in weaving, wood, stone and bone carving. Our wānanga (school) serves as a beacon for indigenous culture. Your knowledgeable Maori guide will share their Māori traditions and heritage with you, passing down ancestral stories and insights along the way.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Expert local tour guide

Complimentary Drink at the Green Dragon at Hobbiton

Lunch

Pickup points

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