Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour: Explore Te Puia & Lord of The Rings Set from Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua. Explore the iconic Lord of The Rings movie set, witness the geothermal wonders of Te Puia, and immerse yourself in Maori culture. Join our small group tour for a personalized experience with passionate guides and surprises along the way.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Your tour begins in New Zealand’s largest city. As we leave the city, your guide will set the stage for your adventure and highlight some of the city’s top attractions.
  • Waikato Region - Traveling south from Auckland, we journey through the picturesque Waikato countryside, the world’s largest farming area, featuring stunning…
What's Included
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Entry Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the iconic Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and marvel at Te Puia’s geothermal marvels and unique Maori culture in a single day. This memorable double-feature tour will whisk you off to two of the most popular tourist destinations in the North Island.
Your journey will include:
• A visit to Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kayun
Feb 22, 2025
Friendly & informative guide - Geoff (sp?) was a great guide. Full of little tidbits of information and willing to answer any questions. Would look up information if didn't know as well. Very informative as to the schedule and what was coming up, where to meet, etc. Great communication before and after the tour. Would definitely travel with Cheeky Kiwi again.
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Jessicamo9679fw
Feb 16, 2025
Book this tour! - Honestly such a great tour, I’ve never been on one before but definitely a great one to start with. Jeff was a great guide and as a first time solo traveler i felt very taken care of. Great time allocating and get to stop off for snacks along the way!
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Dr_gordon_rankine
Feb 10, 2025
Does what it says on the tin - Hobbiton, Rotorua & kiwis with Kiwi Travel - excellent - Although the journey was longer than we imagined, Hobbiton and Rotorua were worth the effort. Cam and the team had everything well organised, from collection, transport to the sites and delivery back. Apart from the sites, we also saw 3 kiwis - an unexpected bonus. The mini-bus was comfortable enough, and Cam's chat illuminating and interesting. There may be other options to do much the same, but Cheeky Kiwi Travel fulfilled all our expectations and would happily recommend to others
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Grandtour28426961237
Feb 8, 2025
Great tour guide - Dane is a great tour guide. Well organized and details in explaining each trip. We arrived on time and happy with the trip.
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Margipargy
Feb 7, 2025
Top Notch Tour - Excellent trip, good communication prior to the trip, clear instructions on where to meet and what to bring by KiwiCheekyTravels. We had a great driver Dean, who provided just the right amount of interesting facts/figures throughout the tour, with a charming Kiwi wit too. The 2 separate tours were excellent, each tour had great guides and were well organised by the separate providers. Recommend this tour 👌
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L7156asrachelw
Feb 3, 2025
Wonderful trip! - The trip was fantastic and pick up was on time. Even though there was a little hiccup in the morning, Dean was efficient in solving the problem and got all of us back on track. Loved the amazing views at Hobbiton and Rotorua and it gave us a wonderful insight about the movie set and history of Māori culture. The van was spotlessly clean and comfortable with USB charging port which I find very convenient. We enjoyed the trip very much and would definitely choose Cheeky Kiwi again on our next trip to NZ! Good work Dean !
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Judy_p
Jan 26, 2025
The entire tour was brilliant and cheeky Michael was excellent - Hobbiton was such an amazing place. dylan our guide on the day was so engaging. The green lantern was a great finish. Doing the geysers and mud pools at Rotorua was a must see but the added tour of the kiwi enclosure with 2 of the 3 kiwis sighted made the day exceptional. The crafts were well done and easy to watch.
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George_l
Jan 21, 2025
Had a great time very... - Had a great time very interesting and educational. Our driver/ guide kept us well informed and stops were well timed.
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Lyn
Jan 20, 2025
What a fantastic day - Cheeky Michael was very informative and kept the grip on time with out any pressure Dylan at Hobbiton Shire was amazing very entertaining. The Shire was mind blowing!!!
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Thomasrd569ao
Jan 17, 2025
Great trip thanks to Matt - Matt was an amazing guide and made our trip to Hobitton and Rotorua very memorable. Hobbiton and Rotorua are definately worth the trip, especially Hobbiton. Thanks again Matt
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