[All Inclusive] From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, Te Puia & Maori Culture Guided Tour

About this experience

All Inclusive From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, Te Puia and Maori Culture Guided Tour This ticket secures your place on a comprehensive full-day guided tour departing Auckland, combining New Zealand's most celebrated film location with the country's most significant geothermal and cultural attractions. Your guide leads the group to the Hobbiton Movie Set, where The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies were filmed, before continuing to Rotorua to experience the dramatic Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia and learn about Maori traditions at the National School of Maori Arts and Crafts. This small-group tour includes round-trip transfers from Auckland, making it ideal for visitors who wish to take in the North Island's highlights without the hassle of self-driving. Your expert guide shares filming secrets at Hobbiton and local stories throughout Rotorua, whilst the group enjoys a complimentary drink at the famous Green Dragon Inn and witnesses traditional Maori cultural demonstrations. What is Included Full-day guided tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Return hotel transfers from Auckland Expert English-speaking guide Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia Geothermal Valley Pohutu Geyser, mud pools and Maori Arts School access Guided tour of Rotorua city highlights Complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn Hobbiton banquet lunch and hangi buffet dinner (selected options) Free Wi-Fi and USB charging on board Complimentary water and light refreshments Good to Know This is a full-day tour involving gentle walking across the Hobbiton set and Te Puia geothermal park. The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility, back or cardiovascular issues. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and those under 7 require a child safety or booster seat by law in New Zealand. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and your camera. Pack snacks or food if you have specific dietary requirements. Each guest may bring one large case and one carry-on. Extra luggage incurs additional fees and must be arranged in advance. If you are planning to explore more of Rotorua's attractions, consider booking the Rotorua Geothermal Parks Full Day Tour for a deeper dive into the region's natural wonders. For those interested in New Zealand's film locations, the Lord of the Rings Filming Locations Tour offers additional Middle-earth experiences around Auckland. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• All-inclusive full-day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua
• Walk the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films
• Watch the Pohutu Geyser erupt at Te Puia in Rotorua
• Learn Maori traditions at Te Puia's National School of Maori Arts
• Combines New Zealand film history, geothermal scenery and Maori culture

What is included

• Round-trip transfers from Auckland
• Hobbiton Movie Set entry and guided tour
• Te Puia geothermal park entry
• National School of Maori Arts and Crafts visit
• Small-group guided tour throughout

Before you go

Please arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before departure The tour is not suited for guests with mobility or health restrictions Carry photo ID and booking confirmation for entry checks One large suitcase and one carry-on bag allowed per guest Dress in layers and bring sunscreen as weather is changeable

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience. Within 48 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.