From Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Lunch at Te Puia Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Tour with Return Journey
ID: GYG170352-O-258399
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua on a small-group day tour. Discover an official 2-hour guided tour of Hobbiton, enjoy lunch and have time to explore Te Puia in Rotorua. This tour can be round-trip from Auckland or you can finish in Rotorua.
Enjoy the magic of Middle Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set and delight in Maori culture at Te Puia Maori Village in Rotorua on a day tour from Auckland. Travel in comfort with a small group and an experienced local guide in a late-model Mercedes or a similarly configured the vehicle to provide extra leg room and space for your comfort.
After the pick-up from your hotel, journey through gorgeous Waikato scenery to Hobbiton. On arrival, set off on an official 2-hour guided tour through the picturesque twelve-acre site. Learn fascinating details of how a beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire from Middle-Earth. At the end of your tour, savor a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Climb back into the vehicle for the 55-minute drive to Rotorua. Arrive at Te Puia Maori Village where you will have a freshly prepared hangi lunch featuring traditional Maori food. With plenty of time to explore, discover the Pohutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs, silica formations, and the iconic Kiwi bird. Visit the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving. Then explore Rotorua, visiting the lakefront and the government gardens, before the return journey to Auckland. You can opt for drop off in Rotorua, just select this option when booking.
Highlights
- Head through the Waikato region with a friendly, experienced guide and admire the beauty of the Hauraki Plains
- Discover Hobbiton Movie Set on a 2-hour official tour to see famous landmarks from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films
- Savor a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Discover fascinating geothermal activity in the Te Whakarewarewa Valley
- Gain insight into the region’s traditional Maori arts and enjoy a traditional Maori hangi lunch at Te Puia in Rotorua
- Benefit from local guides and the personalized service of a small group tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear weather appropriate clothing, sensible footwear, and come prepared as there is a reasonable amount of walking on uneven ground and New Zealand weather can be very changeable throughout the day
• Morning or afternoon tea can be purchased on the day at your own expense
• You can choose to travel one way from Auckland and be dropped off in Rotorua, please select this option when booking
• Lunch is buffet style
• The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour requires reasonable mobility, please advise when booking you have any mobility issues
• Shuttle pick-ups from outside Auckland city center can be arranged on request for an additional charge
• This tour is not suitable for children 2 years and under
• Pickup and drop-off is available from all accommodation in central Auckland. Please advise where you are staying
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Pick-up and drop off is available from central Auckland accommodations including hotels, backpacker hostels, and private addresses in the city area. Please provide your accommodation details when booking and the local operator will advise your pick-up details. Please note that your pick-up time may be earlier than the tour start time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
