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Hobbiton & Rotorua with Wai-O-Tapu Tour from Auckland

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Highlights & inclusions

Small group full-day tour from Auckland
Scenic drive through rolling Waikato hills
Guided Hobbiton movie set tour
Complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn
Explore Wai-O-Tapu geothermal wonders
Rotorua city highlights and surprise stops
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What you can expect

Set off on a full-day journey from Auckland, travelling in a small group towards the Waikato countryside, with rolling hills, rivers, and farmland along the way. Your first stop is the world-famous Hobbiton movie set, where a two-hour and 30-minute guided tour takes you deep into the Shire. Explore hobbit holes, their gardens, and hidden corners of the 12-acre set before enjoying a complimentary drink inside the Green Dragon Inn.

From there, the adventure continues to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, where you'll wander past hot springs, mud pools, and striking geothermal craters. To round out the day, enjoy a guided city highlights tour of Rotorua, taking in landmarks like Lake Rotorua, Government Gardens, and the Blue Baths. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, entry tickets, and even surprise stops on the return to Auckland all included, this tour is the best way to see the North Island in one amazing day.

Location

113 Beach Road, Auckland, Auckland 1010

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations
  • Guided tour through the Waikato countryside
  • Expert guides and commentary
  • Hobbiton movie set entry tickets
  • Two-hour and 30-minute guided tour of Hobbiton
  • One drink at Green Dragon Inn
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks
  • Surprise stops on return
  • Wai-O-Tapu guided tour
  • Rotorua city highlight tour
Time
  • Hotel pickups start at 5.40am
  • Please be ready at your selected pickup location 10 minutes prior to departure
Duration
  • This experience is approximately 13 hours in duration.
Departure Location
  • This experience includes return transfers from selected Auckland Central hotels. Please advise your address at the time of booking.
Hotel Pickup
  • Park Hyatt 5.40am
  • Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 5.40am
  • Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 5.40am
  • Hilton Hotel 5.45am
  • M Social 5.45am
  • Movenpick Hotel 5.45am
  • Adina Apartment Hotel 5.45am
  • Copthorne Auckland City 5.45am
  • Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments 5.45am
  • Pullman Auckland 5.45am
  • SO/Auckland 5.45am
  • JW Marriott Auckland City 5.50am
  • Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland 5.50am
  • Ibis Budget Auckland Central 5.50am
  • Rydges Hotel 5.50am
  • Crowne Plaza 5.55am
  • The Grand By SkyCity 5.55am
  • SkyCity Hotel 5.55am
  • Four Points by Sheraton 5.55am
  • Grand Millennium Auckland 6am
  • Kiwi International Hotel 6am
  • Mercure Queen St 6am
  • VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6am
  • Cordis Auckland 6.05am
  • Sebel Manukau 6.15am
What To Bring
  • Closed in footwear
  • Water bottle
  • Rain jacket
Terms And Conditions
  • Not recommended for travellers with severe mobility difficulties; a moderate amount of walking is involved
  • Minimum numbers apply with a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if not met; you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • If you are visiting from a cruise ship, please be aware that return times cannot be guaranteed to be back in time for a 6.30/7/7.30pm cruise departure
  • Children aged seven years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat; you can provide your own, or one can be provided for $20 NZD with 24 hours notice
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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