Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
Overview
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13 hours
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Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to two of the top tourist attractions in the North Island.
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu
• Maori Cultural Village and Arts School
• Rotorua City Highlights
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Our tours are led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can hire seats ($20NZD per seat) or you can provide your own
The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties - A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and a variety of farm animals along the way.
What‘s Included
Water available & snacks provided
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Guided Tours
Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Restroom on board
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hobbiton & Rotorua inc Te Puia
Hobbiton & Te Puia: See two top attractions in one day. This options includes fully guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia Geothermal Park in Rotor Duration: 13 hours: Arrive back in Auckland around 7pm. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Pickup included
Reviews
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hobbiton/Rotorua Tour
I6619GMmalikk,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver for the day, Simon, was fantastic. Incredibly personable and made the day a delight. Visiting Hobbiton and Rotorua for the first time was brilliant - I’m so glad I was a part of it all!
Please do not miss this tour.
luzmarinatamayo,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour... the admin team responded quickly to my questions since there were limited spots. I read the reviews, and it totally made sense to book directly with you. We had a beautiful day. The weather was perfect. Ben gave us time to rest but also educated us. The music was awesome. It followed the flow of the tour. Hobbiton is a must, even if you're not a big fan. You probably need to be ready by 5:40 am, but in the end, it’s worth it because after we finished our tour, there were so many people for the 11-plus tour. It was a long drive, but Ben was always very attentive and ready to check on all of us. It was also nice to have a small group. And no part of the tour gets 5 stars quite like the Kiwi music we listened to throughout the entire trip. It was just what we needed.
Hobbiton and Rotorua
TrishG781,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went with cheeky kiwi tours! Pearl was our guide and could not rate her high enough! She was absolutely fantastic, very informative, great sense of humour, and very helpful.
Hobbiton/Te Puia Tour
Barbara D,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful day even in the pouring rain. Vicki was a great guide and was so informative. Would definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi!
Great Tour!
Kaulai H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome the Hobbiton and Te Pua was beautiful. Our Driver Arie(apologies if spelled wrong), she was awesome. She explained everything and gave us the history of New Zealand.
Knowledgeable guide, beautiful landscape, unique movie insights, everything ran like clockwork!
Connector50278538356,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scenery was stunning, guide was lovely. Even mum who has never seen the movies thoroughly enjoyed this experience
Absolutely fantastic day,...
Doris,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic day, my friends and I had a fab day even though they had not seen the films or read the books. We also enjoyed learning about the Mouri culture.
Amazing tours with an fantastic guide.
N3270IGbrianr,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ari was a phenomenal tour guide, providing a ton of interesting information along the way, including a lot about Māori history and culture. The trip from Auckland was nice and relaxing, and Hobbiton and Rotorua didn't disappoint. The highlight of our Auckland trip.
We loved our day!
josianebX5337QG,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was very nice and punctual, he was waiting for us outside our hotel at the indicated time. The journey to get there is long, but the bus is comfortable with air conditioning and the driver shows us interesting things on the road. Hobbiton is really a must do and the visit to Te Puia was beyond our expectations. The food at the restaurant on site was delicious.
Hobbiton Boomfa
N3349HWgaryd,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our visit and was very impressed with the entire experience
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