Hobbiton movie set & Rotorua Day Return Day Tour from Auckland

Spend a day exploring must-see cultural highlights on this full-day tour from Auckland. Explore the Shire at the renowned Hobbiton™ Movie Set: stroll through well-tended gardens, visit hobbit holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn

  • Location: Auckland, New Zealand
  • Duration: 13 hours
  • Max Persons: 4
  • $1432

Overview

Spend a day exploring must-see cultural highlights on this full-day tour from Auckland. Explore the Shire at the renowned Hobbiton™ Movie Set: stroll through well-tended gardens, visit hobbit holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Then, explore Te Puia Geothermal Park, with blue baths and geothermal springs, as well as a Māori cultural show. Discover local history and culture on this family-friendly tour.

Duration: 13 hours
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Vehicle: Toyota Prius, Alpha, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Hiace, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Mini Bus
Guide: German, Chinese, French, Japanese, English, Korean & Hindi Speakers

Highlights

  • Explore the famous Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Discover Māori culture at Te Puia
  • See Pōhutu Geyser and geothermal craters
  • Visit the Kiwi bird house
  • Stop through Tirau, the Corrugated Iron Capital
  • View iconic Rotorua landmarks
  • Small group fully-guided tour
  • Optional one-way drop-off to Rotorua

Itinerary

Pickup from Auckland

7:00 AM

Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. Enjoy city highlights as you depart.

Waikato Region Drive

Travel south through beautiful farmland, rivers, and mountains of Waikato.

Hobbiton Movie Set
9:30 AM

Fully guided 2.5-hour tour through Hobbiton’s movie set including 44 hobbit holes and a drink at Green Dragon Inn.

Pass Through Tirau

See quirky corrugated iron sculptures and buildings as we drive through Tirau.

Te Puia, Rotorua
1:30 PM

Explore geothermal wonders, Māori architecture, and view a Kiwi bird.

Rotorua City Drive

See Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Rachel Spring, and more. Optional honey shop visit.

Return to Auckland
6:00 PM

Relax on the scenic return drive with secret scenic stops along the way.

Included

  • Intimate Fully-Guided Group Tour
  • Bottled Water
  • Entry Tickets (Hobbiton & Te Puia)
  • Professional Driver & Guide

Not Included

  • Gratuities
Extra person price: $130
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