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
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.
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
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. Enjoy city highlights as you depart.
Travel south through beautiful farmland, rivers, and mountains of Waikato.
Fully guided 2.5-hour tour through Hobbiton’s movie set including 44 hobbit holes and a drink at Green Dragon Inn.
See quirky corrugated iron sculptures and buildings as we drive through Tirau.
Explore geothermal wonders, Māori architecture, and view a Kiwi bird.
See Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, Rachel Spring, and more. Optional honey shop visit.
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