Private Tour
Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk
Overview
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12 hours
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Private Tour of the magical worlds of Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua.
Embark on a private tour across the North Island of New Zealand, where every stop offers a riveting story of breathtaking scenery and diverse cultural offerings. From Hobbiton's fanciful vistas to Rotorua's geothermal delights, every part of this diverse land has a unique story.
Tour Highlights:
- Geothermal wonders of Rotorua where boiling geysers and bubbling mud pools abound
- Redwoods Forest is an award-winning 700 meters long eco-tourism walk. spans over 28 suspension bridges and 27 platforms.
- Breathtaking views from Skyline Gondola
- The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both trilogies.
This private tour blends stunning natural beauty, thrilling experiences, and fascinating history, ensuring that your day in Hobbiton & Rotorua is nothing short of extraordinary.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour duration includes travel time
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Child & Booster Seats available on request.
Special packed lunch is supplied (takeaway) while the tour continues.
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
This award-winning eco-tourism walk is 700 metres long, spans 28 suspension bridges and 27 platforms, and takes about 40 minutes to complete (from the first bridge). With the walkway ranging in height from 9 to 20 metres, you’ll get a unique bird’s-eye perspective of the forest below and the treetops above. Try our award-winning Treewalk in Rotorua today!
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
Hell’s Gate mud spa is a historic New Zealand experience. The healing properties of the geothermal mud and sulphur mineral water have been used by local Māori for over 800 years. Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.
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Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua Mud Pool & Treewalk
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carlos did a great job...
Jonathan H,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos did a great job planning the entire day for us, and was responsive to all our needs, including dietary restrictions and when I needed to get some work done in the middle of the day. My parents and I really enjoyed Hobbiton and the different experiences around Rotorua. Even though the day ended up being longer than expected, we never felt rushed and were able to take our time at each place. Thank you Carlos for making our second to last day in New Zealand unforgettable and I highly recommend booking a private tour with Carlos to avoid the large tour groups and for a personalized experience.
Private tour is the way to go. Highly recommended.
beverleyp786,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a private tour, which was exactly what I was searching for. The Hobbiton location is rather remote, and since I couldn't endure spending hours sitting in a tiny bus, I decided to book myself a private one. My tour guide was laid back and incredibly friendly. He even adjusted some of my scheduling in Rotorua because I had chosen to stay in a couple spots a little longer, specially in the LOTR gift shop. we stopped several times for refreshments. He was outstanding. Thank you.
A Must!!!
mld96,
Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00New Zealand was an exceptionally beautiful country with amazing scenery, welcoming people, and delicious food. Hobbiton and Auckland were the highlights.
Wonderful trip with amazing guide
elserchang,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip with lots of fun and understanding of NZ cultural and life Carlos has a sense of humor and lots of story to tell Highly recommended
Excellent Guide for Hobbiton and Redwoods Adventure!
carolinamL3238PX,
Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Hobbiton and the Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, was absolutely amazing! Our guide picked us up from our hotel in Auckland and made the entire journey smooth and enjoyable. After the magical experience at Hobbiton, they took us to the stunning Redwoods Forest, where we had time to explore the breathtaking natural beauty. What really stood out was how helpful and attentive they were throughout the day. Not only did they provide seamless transport, but they also gave us excellent recommendations on what to see and which tours to consider for the rest of our trip. Their friendly and professional attitude made everything stress-free and enjoyable. If you're planning to explore these incredible destinations, I highly recommend this service. It’s more than just transportation — it’s a complete experience with a guide who truly goes above and beyond to make your trip unforgettable!
Amazing experience!!
U2408YIingridj,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00*Amazing experience!! * Just finished an incredible tour of Hobbiton & Rotorua, and wow, what a trip! The scenery is absolutely out of this world The guide (Carlos) was super friendly and knowledgeable, always making sure we were comfortable and sharing great tips and stories about the area. The group vibe was awesome too, with plenty of time to explore on our own. Highlights? Definitely Hobbiton, the thermal Mud Pool in Rotorua, and, of course, all the incredible nature. Book the trip. You won’t regret it!
Best in Auckland
Ngallar,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was an excellent host in my visit to Auckland, I could contact him in time, picked me up at the airport and visited a lot of places, which without him, I could not have known, he is a good connoisseur of the gastronomic offer, very professional and excellent treatment. He also helped me to translate some documents that served me to carry out some formalities and we were able to do them very easily. I must be back soon, I will definitely contact you again. Gracias Carlos!
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