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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

1. Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Current availability is Friday to Tuesday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The tour starts with pickup from Auckland city, where the adventure begins as you drive through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton.  Along the way, don’t forget to take advantage of the photo opportunities as you admire the stunning natural landscapes of beautiful mountains and farmlands. After the drive, arrive at Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton, and marvel at the thousands of sheep that live here. While you’re here, grab a bite to eat, a coffee, or enjoy an ice cream to cool off while your guide collects your tickets to the movie set. Next, hop on board one of the big green Hobbiton buses to depart on your 2-hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour trip into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear secrets and stories about the making of the movies and finish your LOTR experience with a cold beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub, The Green Dragon Inn. After your LOTR experience, it’s time to continue southwards towards the active geothermal area of Rotorua. During the drive, pass through the unique town of Tirau, the corrugated iron sculpture capital of the world, and the stunning Fitzgerald Glade. Upon arrival in Rotorua, enjoy a guided tour of the city’s most famous and historical sites including Lake Rotorua, The Government Gardens, the Blue Baths, Thermal Springs, and Polynesian Spa. Take some time to rest for lunch and then head to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland considered one of the most surreal places on earth.  Here, admire Champagne Lake, Devil’s Bath, local mud pools, geothermal craters, and other geothermal wonders before a fully guided trip back to Auckland and the end of your tour.

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4.7 / 5

based on 45 reviews

it was wonderful !! magical !! and Grant our guide was outgoing, friendly and discussed everything...we even got to make a quick stop at the end because he was keen to make us understand where exactly Rotorua is, to understand the importance and the magnificence of the place !! it was awesome!!! thank youiiiiiii

It was a great trip starting with on time pick up from the driver. The bus was comfortable with phone charger. Hobbiton was so beautiful, Te Puia was interesting with geothermal spring and the Maori culture. Highly recommended.

Due to Wai O Tapu was closed, we end up doing just the Hobbiton Town. The tour was fantastic, prompt pick up, the driver was really friendly n we all had a wonderful tour.

Great day out! Hobbiton is fantastic backed up with all the culture of Rotorua. A must for a visit to the north Island.

If you like lord of the rings, you’re gonna love it!