Hobbiton & Rotorua Māori Village with Lunch from Auckland

Leave Auckland for a full-day journey that combines Rotorua’s living Māori culture with one of New Zealand’s most recognisable film locations.

After the drive south, the tour begins with a scenic introduction to Rotorua, including views of Lake Rotorua and the historic Government Gardens, before arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. This authentic Māori village sits within an active geothermal area, where local guides share traditions, customs, and everyday life as you walk among bubbling mud pools, hot springs, steaming vents, and powerful geysers. The geothermal landscape is part of the experience from the moment you arrive, right down to the included geothermal Hāngi Pie Meal, with chicken, beef, or vegetarian options available when booked.

From Rotorua, continue to Hobbiton Movie Set, where the rolling landscape of The Shire has been preserved for visitors to explore on foot. You’ll see hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and other locations used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, with time to take in the details that made these sets so memorable on screen.

The day ends with the return drive to Auckland, bringing together the distinct atmosphere of Whakarewarewa Village and the carefully crafted world of Hobbiton in one well-paced trip.