From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set, Wai-O-Tapu, & Rotorua Small Group Guided Tour

About this experience

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set, Wai-O-Tapu, and Rotorua Small Group Guided Tour This full-day guided tour from Auckland takes you to three of New Zealand's most celebrated attractions in a single day. Your guide leads a small group by comfortable minibus, with hotel pickup and drop-off included, through the lush New Zealand countryside to Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, and the cultural highlights of Rotorua. The tour begins with a scenic drive to the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films were shot. Your guide walks you among the charming hobbit holes with their colourful gardens and rustic fences, sharing behind-the-scenes facts along the way. You will pose by Bilbo Baggins' famous front door, and your host at the Green Dragon Inn serves a signature tasting as part of the Hobbiton experience. From there, the group travels to Wai-O-Tapu to see the luminous green Devil's Bath, the Champagne Pool with its bright orange mineral deposits, and the daily eruption of Lady Knox Geyser. Your Rotorua city tour showcases the area's Maori heritage and volcanic landscape. The route takes in the tranquil Lake Rotorua, the Spanish-style Blue Baths in Government Gardens, and the distinctive Rotorua Museum. Throughout the day, your guide shares local stories and ensures you take in every highlight of these remarkable destinations. What is Included Small group guided tour in comfortable minibus Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set Signature tasting served by the host at the Green Dragon Inn Entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Lady Knox Geyser eruption viewing Rotorua city highlights tour Free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports Professional guide commentary Good to Know This is a full-day tour with hotel pickup beginning 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as both Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu involve walking on uneven surfaces. Pack layers, as New Zealand weather can change quickly throughout the day. Meals are not included in the tour price, so bring your own food or plan to purchase meals at tour stops. Each guest may bring one large and one small bag, with extra luggage requiring prior arrangements and additional charges. Children under 7 require a safety seat, which must be arranged during booking. The tour has limited accessibility. Hobbiton offers partial wheelchair access but some areas have uneven surfaces, while Wai-O-Tapu is not wheelchair accessible. Bring identification as it may be required for entry to some sites. If you are planning to explore more of New Zealand's natural wonders, consider adding a Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour to your itinerary. For those interested in Auckland's urban attractions, the Auckland city highlights tour makes an excellent complement to this countryside adventure. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Walk the Hobbiton Movie Set used in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
• Witness geothermal pools and craters at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
• Explore Rotorua's Maori cultural landmarks on the same day
• Small group minibus with hotel pickup and drop-off from Auckland
• Three of New Zealand's most celebrated attractions in one full day

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Auckland
• Small group minibus transport throughout
• Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
• Entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
• Rotorua cultural highlights visit

Before you go

Arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven surfaces Packing layers is recommended as weather can change quickly Bring identification for entry to some sites Children under 7 need a safety seat (notify during booking)

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.