From Auckland: Hobbiton & Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour
ID: GYG1122964-1723686
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Experience two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one day. Explore the magical world of Hobbiton Movie Set. Then, journey to Wai-O-Tapu, famous for its spectacular Lady Knox Geyser.
Begin your adventure at the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, where you’ll stroll among hobbit holes, colorful gardens, and the charming Mill. Feel as though you’ve stepped into Middle-earth itself as your guide reveals fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn — the perfect finishing touch to your journey through the Shire.
Continue to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, a surreal landscape of steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and colorful hot springs shaped by thousands of years of volcanic activity. Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupting skyward and stroll along boardwalks that reveal some of the most photogenic geothermal formations in the world.
Together, Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu create a day of contrasts — where film, culture, and nature come together in an experience found nowhere else in the world.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the magic of Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn in Hobbiton
- Visit the Kiwi Conservation Centre and see the iconic bird up close
- See vibrant geothermal pools, steaming vents, and bubbling mud.
- Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt in a powerful display of geothermal energy.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set- Fully Guided Tour
- Alexander Family Sheep Farm & Shire's Rest
- Admission to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonder- Fully Guided Tour
- Visit to Kiwi Conservation Centre
- Complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Fully Guided tour with local stories and insights
- Insight into Māori heritage through traditional carving, weaving, and storytelling
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Water and light refreshments
- An english speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
