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

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with lush landscapes.
Hobbiton movie set with lush green hills, part of Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu tour from Auckland.
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Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery and stone bridge in Auckland, New Zealand.

Hop on this day tour from Auckland which boasts of New Zealand's iconic spots; the Hobbiton movie set and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu.

Highlights

  • Set out on this day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu, and Rotorua in the company of an expert tour guide in a comfortable minibus.
  • Marvel at the trinkets adorning the wall of a hobbit home and savor a refreshing cold beverage at the Green Dragon Inn - on the house
  • Marvel at the vibrant neon green Devil’s Bath at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s active and colorful geothermal attractions.
  • Drive through the iconic city highlights of Rotorua, passing the dark green-yellow Rotorua Lake and the Spanish-style Blue Baths in Government Gardens.
  • Did you know? The aged appearance of the garden fences in Hobbiton is created by harvesting real mold from a yogurt mix and gluing it over them.

Inclusions

  • Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
  • Drive through Rotorua city highlights
  • Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Water and snacks
  • AC minibus
  • Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set

Exclusions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ultimate day trip from Auckland

Escape to New Zealand’s iconic landmarks and natural wonders for the day from Auckland. Start your journey with a guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set where you can stand in front of the iconic “No admittance” sign in front of Bilbo Baggin’s house and take in the scenic Shire that made The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit so iconic. Who knows, you might see some chimney coming out of one of the Hobbit homes in the set? Stop at the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy an exclusively brewed ginger beer or cider in a cozy, rustic setting.

The best of Rotorua

You continue on to Wai-O-Tapu, a stunning geothermal wonderland where hot springs, mud pools, and the Champagne Pool, a hot spring ringed with vivid orange deposits and filled with turquoise water. Wai-O-Tapu is also home to bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and the famous Lady Knox Geyser, which erupts daily with a geyser-like spray that reaches up to 20 meters high. End the tour by driving through Rotorua’s city to see highlights like the half-timbered style of Rotorua Museum and the bright green volcano crater lake, Whangapipiro.

What to bring

  • Bring your own food if you have any special dietary requirements.
  • Bring a charging cable, camera, sunscreen, and a hat or cap for your trip.
  • Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
  • Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind that bikes and surfboards are not allowed on this experience.
  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • The Hobbiton movie set is wheelchair accessible. However, the lower end of the set is not accessible due to the narrow pathway.
  • Wai-O-Tapu geothermal park is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

  • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports
  • Children below 7 years must be in a child safety seat as per the legal requirement in New Zealand. Guests can mention their need for a safety or booster seat during the booking process.
  • Guests are allowed to bring one large case and one carry-on bag per person. Guests will have to pay 40$ per item for additional luggage and must make the required arrangements with the operator before the day of the tour.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID while boarding

  • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Hotel Transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel

  • Your Headout host will be waiting for you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout

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