Hobbiton Movie Set& Te Puia Experience Private Tour From Auckland

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the magic of great value Hobbiton Movie Set day tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Along with a day pass to explore the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia geothermal valley all in one day. Visit New Zealand’s native kiwi birds, and learn about Māori history & culture. This unforgettable combination tour takes you to top two tourist attractions on the North Island.

What's Included

Private transportation
Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Free beer or ginger beer or cider in Green Dragon Inn
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to full day pass at Te Puia geothermal valley
Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set
Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser
Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Discover fascinating geothermal activity in the Te Whakarewarewa Valley
WiFi on board
Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools
Amazing photo opportunities at the colourful Hobbiton village
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Range
Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia Geothermal Valley
New culinary experience with a traditional cooking session
Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land
Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house
Breakfast
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Te Puia is a must-do activity in Rotorua, and a day tour of Te Puia is the best way to experience this top visitor attraction in New Zealand. There are few places in the world where geothermal phenomena such as geysers and mud pools are as extensive and accessible as in Rotorua. Situated five minutes from central Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors featuring the world famous Pohutu Geyser, Māori cultural performances, live Kiwi, boiling mud pools, native bush and the National Schools of Wood Carving and Weaving. Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in.Te Puia is an iconic New Zealand destination for visitors. Our tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Travel in style from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set - set on rolling farmland, this is the world famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Auckland Central

    After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton & Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
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