From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet

About this experience

From Auckland: Hobbiton and Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch and Hangi Dinner This ticket covers a full guided day tour departing Auckland and travelling to two of New Zealand's most celebrated destinations. Your guide leads you from Auckland's city centre through the rolling farmland of the Waikato to the Hobbiton movie set, where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films were shot. You will explore the hobbit holes, wander the landscaped grounds, and visit the Green Dragon Inn, before continuing south to Rotorua's Te Puia geothermal park for an immersive introduction to Māori culture and the natural wonders of the thermal landscape, including the impressive Pōhutu Geyser. The day is structured around two guided visits and two substantial meals provided by the operators on site. At Hobbiton, the host serves a festive buffet lunch at the Party Marquee, and during the visit to the Green Dragon Inn a drink is served as part of the guided experience, with a choice of beer, cider or ginger ale. At Te Puia, the host presents a traditional Māori cultural performance featuring songs, chants, poi and haka, opens the visit with a formal Pōhiri welcome ceremony, and serves a traditional hangi buffet dinner at Pātaka Kai Restaurant, the meal slow-cooked underground in the Māori way. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off in Rotorua. What is Included One-way coach transport from Auckland via Hobbiton to Rotorua, ending with hotel drop-off in Rotorua Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set A drink served by the host at the Green Dragon Inn during the visit, with a choice of beer, cider or ginger ale Festive buffet lunch at Hobbiton's Party Marquee Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park Traditional Māori cultural performance with songs, chants, poi and haka Formal Pōhiri welcome ceremony Traditional hangi buffet dinner at Pātaka Kai Restaurant Hotel drop-off in Rotorua Good to Know The tour departs Auckland and concludes in Rotorua with hotel drop-off, so you will need accommodation in Rotorua for the night. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time for prompt departure. The experience is wheelchair accessible and welcomes guide dogs. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you will navigate uneven terrain at both Hobbiton and Te Puia. Bring weather-appropriate clothing including a light jacket, as conditions in the Waikato and Rotorua can change quickly. Each guest may bring one small carry-on bag of no more than 5 kg. If you have dietary requirements, inform your guide in advance as both meals can accommodate various needs. Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults at all times. The tour involves significant walking at both locations, so ensure you are comfortable with moderate physical activity. Bring a camera to capture the hobbit holes and geothermal features. If you are planning to explore more of Auckland before your trip, consider booking an Auckland Harbour Bridge climb or taking a Waiheke Island wine tour to make the most of your time in New Zealand's largest city. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Explore the Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
• Step inside hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn
• Discover Maori culture at Te Puia geothermal park in Rotorua
• Watch traditional Maori performances at a working cultural centre
• Enjoy a festive lunch and traditional hangi dinner buffet
• Fully guided day tour from Auckland covering two iconic destinations

What is included

• Return transport from Auckland
• Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
• Entry to Te Puia geothermal park
• Festive lunch at the Green Dragon Inn
• Traditional Maori performance
• Hangi dinner buffet

Before you go

Arrive 10 minutes before pickup for a prompt departure Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain Bring a light jacket; weather in Waikato and Rotorua can change quickly Inform your guide in advance about dietary restrictions Adults must accompany children under 14 years at all times

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.