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A coastal landscape with a beach, a forested hill, and a Hobbit-style house. 1
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Hobbiton, Rotorua & WaiOTapu Small Group Guided Day Tour

By Cheeky Kiwi Travel
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €191 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the 12 acre Hobbiton Film Set on a fully guided Hobbiton tour
  • Soak up the atmosphere at the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • Discover the 'most surreal place on earth', Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park
  • Enjoy a fully guided Rotorua City highlights tour
  • Enjoy entertainment throughout the whole journey from your knowledgeable guides

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton film set, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, and the surreal landscapes of Wai-O-Tapu on this unforgettable day trip from Auckland.

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€191.28 x 1 Adult€191.28
Total
Price is €191.28
Until Sat, 25 Jul

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton - One Way Option

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Travel One Way from Auckland to Rotorua stopping at Hobbiton and Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park.

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:00
Price details
€227.71 x 1 Adult€227.71
Total
Price is €227.71
Until Sat, 25 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fully guided group tour from Auckland
  • Inclusions
    Entry and fully guided tour of Hobbiton Film Set
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary drink at the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • Inclusions
    Shire's Rest
  • Inclusions
    Entry of Wai-O-Tapu including Champagne Pool, Devils Home & Devils Bath
  • Inclusions
    Rotorua city highlights tour
  • Inclusions
    Snacks & Water
  • Inclusions
    Transport in modern and comfortable minibus
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink (unless specified)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Electric wheelchairs, Mobility scooters, Non-folding wheelchairs
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Escape Auckland for a full-day journey into two of New Zealand’s most unforgettable landscapes and experiences. Step into the magical world of Middle-earth at Hobbiton, then discover the otherworldly geothermal wonders of Rotorua at Wai-O-Tapu. Combining the Hobbiton Film Set with Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, this Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua day trip is an ideal choice for travellers who want to experience two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in a single day.

    Your adventure begins with pickup from Auckland city, travelling south through the rolling hills and farmland of the Waikato. As you journey through some of New Zealand’s most picturesque countryside, enjoy sweeping views of green pastures, mountains, and beautiful rural landscapes as your guide shares stories about the places you pass along the way.

    Arrive at Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire’s Rest, the gateway to Hobbiton. Board one of Hobbiton’s iconic green buses and set off on a fully guided journey through the famous 12-acre film set. Accompanied by a specialist Hobbiton guide, explore the lush landscapes of the Shire and discover the enchanting world created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.

    Wander past 44 unique Hobbit Holes, admire colourful gardens and hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the films. Your experience concludes at the legendary Green Dragon Inn, where you can enjoy a complimentary drink in one of Middle-earth’s most iconic locations.

    From Hobbiton, continue south towards Rotorua, travelling through the distinctive town of Tirau, famous for its quirky corrugated iron sculptures, before winding through the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade.

    Arrive at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s most remarkable geothermal landscapes. Explore a surreal world of vibrant colours, bubbling mud pools, steaming volcanic craters, and other geothermal features shaped by thousands of years of volcanic activity.

    Take in the striking Champagne Pool, marvel at the vivid colours of Devil’s Bath, and discover the unique geothermal landscapes that make Wai-O-Tapu unlike anywhere else in New Zealand.

    After exploring Rotorua's geothermal wonders, sit back and relax as your guide leads you on the journey back to Auckland, arriving back in the city after an unforgettable day exploring the magic, culture, and natural wonders of the North Island.

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand