Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way) | 8 hours

50 Reviews | Auckland
From $188.35 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Tour + Wai O Tapu
2 Adults x $236.38
$472.76
Approx Total
$472.76
Wai O Tapu
Duration: 9 hours
Auckland-Hobbiton-Rotorua
Mercedes Sprinter Van
Pickup included
Tour + Te Puia Entrance
2 Adults x $242.22
$484.44
Approx Total
$484.44
Te Puia Entrance : Te Puia Geothermal Park Entrance and Tour
Pickup included
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)
2 Adults x $189.69
$379.38
Approx Total
$379.38
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Entry ticket and fully guided tour - Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
  • Luggage allowance - 1 large & 1 small per person
  • Water available & snacks provided
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking

Overview

On this small group, fully guided One Way trip, visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and other stops and secret locations on the way from Auckland to Rotorua. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Rotorua • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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Pickup details

- Pick-ups are available only from the hotels listed. If your location isn’t listed, please select the nearest option. - Pick-ups start up to 20 minutes before the tour time. Be ready and waiting outside by this time to avoid missing your pick-up. -Not all locations are serviced daily—pick-up points are pre-determined ... for each tour. If your pick-up location changes, please notify us in advance. - Guides may arrive up to 10 minutes late due to multiple stops but cannot wait for late passengers. We recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early. PICKUP TIMES: Park Hyatt 5:40 AM Swiss Belsuites Victoria Park 5:40 AM Sofitel Viaduct Harbour 5:40 AM Hilton Hotel 5:45 AM M Social 5:45 AM Movenpick Hotel 5: 45 AM Adina Apartment Hotel 5:45 AM Copthorne Auckland City 5:45 AM Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments 5:45 AM Pullman Auckland 5:45 AM SO/Auckland05:45 AM JW Marriott Auckland City 5:50 AM Heritage Auckland 5:50 AM Ibis Budget Auckland Central 5:50 AM Rydges Hotel 5:50 AM Crowne Plaza 5:55 AM The Grand By SkyCity 5:55 AM SkyCity Hotel 5:55 AM Four Points by Sheraton 5:55 AM Grand Millennium Auckland 6:00 AM Kiwi International Hotel 6:00 AM Mercure Queen St 6:00 AM VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street 6:00 AM Cordis Auckland 6:05 AM Sebel Manukau 6:15 AM Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Auckland Central (Pass By)

    Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.

  • Waikato Region (Pass By)

    Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and a variety of farm animals along the way.

  • Hobbiton Movie Set

    – Arriving at the first feature attraction ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses and depart on a two & a half 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 step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.

    2 hours

  • Tirau (Pass By)

    Departing for Rotorua we pass through Tirau on our adventure. Dubbed the 'Corrugated Iron Capital of the World' because of the many unique corrugated iron sculptures and buildings, this town never fails to get a look and a laugh and our guides will point out all the main highlights on the way through.

  • Lake Rotorua

    Once in Rotorua your guide will drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua (central hotels only) or at a main Rotorua central location. drop you to a central location. Or you are welcome to continue with us to another Rotorua attraction (at extra cost).

    5 minutes

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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
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Children aged 7 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).
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.

Free Cancellation

April 30100% refund
May 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

50 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 47 reviews with 5 stars

A fun and memorable way to travel!

Published on Feb, 2025

An amazing way to get from Auckland to Rotorua. Friendly and fun tour guide, beautiful scenery and Hobbiton was incredible!

John rocks!

Published on Feb, 2025

The trip was phenomenal! John was a very funny and friendly guide, and he made sure to accommodate us as we had different travel plans from the other guests. He's a great guide and I strongly recommend him. Thanks John!

Excellent

Published on Jan, 2025

Great driver/tour leader, everything was smooth, would recommend. Hobbiton is a special place and we were appreciative of the ability to do a one-way transfer.

Exciting

Published on Jan, 2025

Awsome and fun. Very good guide. Could easyly have spend more time there. One minus though. The groups Are to big.we were 41. And that was atleast 15 to many.

Many thanks to Matt, the tour guide gentlemen, are so nice, very friendly, knowledge, and generosity. Would recommend.

Published on Jan, 2025

Saw movie and now is real. Great art works that director dedicated to this!!! Perfect experiences. Would recommend to all.

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