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Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Offered by Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel

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$425.00 per person

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Booking handled by our partner, Viator

12 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English, English, English

Tour Overview

Totally Personalized Private Experience! A day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and key geothermal sites like Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, and Lady Knox Geyser

What's Included

  • Specalized Guide
  • Professional Driver
  • Private Transport
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Clean and comfortable vehicle
  • Meet & Greet

Not Included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland(Optional)
  • Hobbiton Movie Set (Optional)
  • Te Puia Maori Culture (Optional)

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Hobbiton Movie Set

    The Hobbiton Movie Set is a popular tourist attraction as a picturesque film location, used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. It features charming hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and lush rolling hills. Visitors can explore the whimsical village as seen in the films.

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  2. 2

    Lady Knox Geyser

    The Lady Knox Geyser is a geothermal geyser located in the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua . It erupts daily at around 10:15 AM, triggered by the addition of a surfactant to start the eruption process. The geyser can reach heights of up to 10–20 meters (33–66 feet) and lasts for several minutes.

    30 minutes

  3. 3

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a vibrant geothermal park known for its colorful hot springs, bubbling mud pools, steaming ground, and unique volcanic features, it’s one of the country’s most iconic geothermal attractions.

    1 hour

    Admission: Not Included

  4. 4

    Te Puia

    Te Puia is a unique cultural and geothermal.The site offers immersive Māori cultural performances, including haka and poi dances, and features a kiwi bird sanctuary. It includes a traditional hāngī feast and a guided torch-lit walk through the geyser valley.

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  5. 5

    Auckland

    We conclude this memorable day with your drop-off in Auckland, stunning harbors, vibrant culture, and a skyline dominated by the iconic Sky Tower. Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Guide will contact the traveler prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveler before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveler with name display.

Or Meet At Meeting point

Guide will contact the traveler prior to the trip to confirm the pickup point and timing. Guide will notify the traveler before leaving to the pickup location. Guide will find the traveler with name display.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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