Private Hobbiton, Te Puia and Rotorua Day Tour from Auckland Discount Tickets

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Overview

Spend a full day exploring North Island's icon at your leisure with your private group. This private tour collects you from your Auckland hotel and heads south to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the real-world Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Walk among the hobbit holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn and see Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo's adventures began. From there, continue to Rotorua, where you visit Te Puia, a geothermal valley of bubbling mud pools and steaming vents, home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and a Kiwi Conservation Centre. As this is a private tour it can be fully customised to your group's desires. You travel in a luxury, eco-friendly minivan for up to 6 guests, guided personally by the owner-operator. Start and finish times are flexible to your groups desire. Snacks and bottled water are provided, and entry tickets to both Hobbiton are included with additional attractions available to purchase on the day.

Pickup Information

Complimentary pickup from any Auckland CBD hotel, Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Terminal. Your driver-guide collects you from your Auckland hotel at a time that suits your day.

Language Offered

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Italian-WRITTEN

French-WRITTEN

Chinese Min Bei-WRITTEN

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Auckland
Your driver-guide collects you from your Auckland hotel at a time that suits your day.
2. Waikato Region
Departing Auckland, we travel south through the stunning Waikato region.
3. Hobbiton Movie Set
Walk through the film set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, including the hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. Hobbiton Movie Set entry is subject to ticket availability during peak times.
Duration: 180 mins
4. Tirau
Departing for Rotorua, we pass through Tirau.
5. Te Puia
Explore this geothermal valley with a guide. Te Puia is home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute and a Kiwi Conservation Centre. Entry ticket included.
Duration: 120 mins
6. Hamilton Gardens
Optional activity, we can take you to experience Hamilton Gardens.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Skyline Rotorua
Optional activity, we can take you to experience Skyline Rotorua.
Duration: 1 mins
8. Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa
Optional activity, we can take you to experience a traditional Mud Bath & Spa.
Duration: 60 mins
9. Rotorua
Drive through Rotorua with your local guide providing commentary along the way.
10. Auckland
The remaining tour time is spent travelling between Auckland and Rotorua. Your day finishes back at your Auckland hotel.

Inclusion

Personal guiding from the owner-operator

Snacks and bottled water

On-board WiFi

Private transportation

Admission fees

Admission fees

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Additional attractions at your discretion

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is fully customisable.

Hobbiton entry is subject to ticket availability at peak times. If Hobbiton tickets are unavailable, an alternative Rotorua experience will be offered.

Tours run in English, with Farsi available on request.

Pickup is available from any hotel in Auckland.

Complimentary pickup from any Auckland CBD hotel, Auckland Cruise Ship Terminal and Ferry Terminal.

Supplied by Auckland Tour House

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