Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley Tour
- Tour Duration: 12 Hrs
- NZ$429
Hobbiton and Rotorua Tour
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua’s Geothermal Valley
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Daily excursions from Auckland to The Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
Make the best of your time in New Zealand and save money when you book two tours in one day with the Hobbiton and Te Puia Tour!
Tour starts with us picking you up from Auckland central then you will enjoy a two-hour scenic drive to Hobbiton through The Waikato Region.
At The Hobbiton Village; Your guide will take on the Hobbiton bus to visit the Hobbit Holes, The Mill, The Double Arched Bridge and have a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn.
After you finish your guided 2.5 hours Hobbit trip we start our way to Rotorua where we visit Te Puia geothermal Valley.
There you’ll enjoy a day in a historic Maori Village to learn about the way they used to live and watch them carve and weave.
You’ll also see Mud Pools, The largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere The Pohuto Geyser and watch our Native Kiwi Birds.
After approximately two hours we head back to Auckland CBD.
Tour Highlights
- Pick up from Auckland CBD
- Snacks & water
- Stops for scenic Photo taking
- Admission & 2.5hrs tour in the Hobbiton Movie set
- Free Beer, Ginger Beer or Cider in Green Dragon Inn
- 1 hour drive to Rotorua
- Admission & Guided Tour in Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Pohutu Geyser: The largest erupting geyser in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Mud Pools, Kiwi Bird & Maori village
- Maori carving and weaving institute
- Drop Off to Auckland CBD
What our customers say
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Luri Y27 April 2025 Sonho tornado realidade,momentos inesquecíveis! Experiência incrível com as paisagens imaginadas tornando-se realidade.Mais do q o esperado.Valei a pena vir de tão longe Azki Nuril I26 April 2025 Excellent Choice We were assisted by John who was very friendly and punctual. We enjoyed the trip as the driving was smooth with scenic road Senko25 April 2025 Nice ride & relaxed daytrip from Auckland Very relaxed bus tour from Auckland. Our guide Simon is a driving encyclopedia and made the ride in the nice bus very interesting. The caves are a highlight, also a a non Hobbit Fan. Luri Y25 April 2025 Auckland, cidade cosmopolita e de gente feliz, Linda cidade e um ótimo guia q deu várias dicas. Conhecemos os principais pontos turísticos, nos assustamos vom a diversidade de pessoas do mundo todo. Adoramos as paisagens. Dennis v Beers23 April 2025 Great experience Great driver John and an amazing experience with a mini group the van was lixury with wifi well appreciated and Johns support was amazing Reid S22 April 2025 I'm going on an adventure Absolutely incredible and our driver Adil did such a good job of getting us even more excited about the adventure. He was great at setting a tone of stepping into the world and embracing it Nicoleta M22 April 2025 Must see! Recommend booking via „Auckland & Beyond Tours“ We did our tour with the provider „Auckland & Beyond Tours“ and definitely recommend! 💛Such a great trip, our guide Dave was kind, helpful and funny, and shared a lot of knowledge on the way, he made this trip so much more exciting and comfortable. The Hobbiton tour was such an incredible experience, even if you don’t know the movies this is definitely worth seeing! Knowing the movies definitely gives you the extra adrenaline and emotion kick! 😄 Waitomo glowworm cave experience was also very nice and a great way to end the day. We appreciated that we started the day at 6am (pickup from the hotel and we had a quick breakfast stop on the way) and were able to come back relatively early, most other tour providers start at 7-ish. Had enough (but not too much so it gets boring) time for a bit of shooing an breaks in between. Was an amazing day 💛 thanks everyone! Oh and also I forgot y phone on the bus 😞 but received it back on the same evening, it was taken care of very quickly. Apologies again for the inconvenience 🙈 Namnam L21 April 2025 Nice trip It was a fun and memorable experience! Our guide Adil was very professional and enthusiastic, making the whole trip even more exciting. He introduced us to a lot of interesting knowledge and cold-blooded little stories about New Zealand, which was really eye-opening. From stunning natural scenery and rich Maori culture to unique wildlife and some lovely local customs, every moment is filled with freshness and surprise. The whole trip was organized so that we could get a deeper understanding and appreciation of the beauty. Jessica K17 April 2025 Informative and fun! We were picked up by our amazing guide Dave in a very spacious vehicle with about 6 other people. As we drove, Dave provided us with commentary on the history of Auckland and gave us key tips on where to stand or sit on the bus when we got to Hobbiton for the best views. He arrived early either enough time for us to stretch our legs and have a snack before our tour bus came. The tour itself was lovely and perfect for both avid and casual LoTR fans. After a drink at the Green Dragon, my brother and I ended up missing our tour bus back to the rest stop. Staff got us on another bus 20 mins later and we were so worried Dave may have left without us! But luckily he did not give up on us and had waited with the rest of our group. On the way back, he provided cookies, water, a stop overlooking a beautiful lake for pictures, and a stop for ice cream. I usually get sick on car rides, especially with all these hills, but Dave's driving was smooth there and back. Really appreciated his professionalism, sense of humor, and knowledge. Yadira P14 April 2025 On point Pick up on time. Love it because it was a small group in a luxury van. No lost time in non sense stops. Raymond our tour guide was amazing!Load more
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs from any Auckland Central Accommodation.
Its approximately 1hr drive from the Hobbiton Movie Set to Te Puia Geothermal Valley, depending on the traffic.
Its approximately 3-3.5 hrs. from Te Puia to Auckland depending on the traffic.
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley Tour
- Tour Duration: 12 Hrs
- NZ$429