Private Tour - Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia (Rotorua)
Description
Combine two of New Zealand's favorite locations - Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia with a private guide and transport to and from Hobbiton and Te Puia. Sit back and relax in our luxury vehicles and escape the crowds with this exciting private tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the fascinating Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movie set, enjoy a guided tour to learn more about the movies and even look inside the hobbit holes. You will even get the chance to have a drink (alcoholic or non alcoholic) where the hobbits drunk in the movies.
Experience bubbling mud pools, incredible geysers and Maori Culture at Te Puia Geothermal Valley with Auckland and Beyond tours. You will also get the chance to see New Zealands iconic Kiwi bird.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from hotels in Auckland Central, please advise if you will be staying elsewhere or need pickup from the airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
- The Hobbiton is not Wheelchair due to uneven path but we can arrange a golf car to take you around (depends on availability)
Reviews(8)
Our tourguide Adil was friendly and easy to talk to. Most importantly, he was very knowledgeable about the history of New Zealand, as well as the present. I enjoyed his stories & the additional info from almost every relevant landmark we visited or passed through along the way. Highly recommended!
We had an incredible time with Paul as our guide. From start to finish, he was incredibly attentive and made sure everyone in our group was comfortable. He went completely out of his way to show us extra sites we hadn't even expected to see, which really made the trip feel special. His passion for the area is obvious, and he truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Great tour day with Angelo! He picked up up promptly at the meeting point and drove us down to Hobbiton while explaining some of Auckland's history, industry, and scenery. We had a phenomenal tour around the movie set and then drove down to the thermal hot spring. However, lunch was not provided even though it was listed on the "What's Included" breakdown. Next was the Te Puia Maori cultural center where we caught a glimpse of the kiwi birds, learned about the healing properties of Rotorua mud, saw the biggest geyser in the southern hemisphere, and learned all about Maori crafts. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional throughout the tour, got us water and snacks in between stops, and showed us a local town and river on the drive back into the city. A truly wonderful day totally worth the price. A must do for first time visitors like us!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic day with Angelo on your Hobbiton and Te Puia tour! It’s great that you enjoyed the insights into Auckland’s history and the beautiful scenery along the way. The visit to Hobbiton and the thermal springs in Rotorua sounds like it was a memorable part of the journey. We're also glad you were able to experience the unique Māori culture at Te Puia, including the kiwi birds and the geothermal wonders. We appreciate your feedback about lunch not being included, and we’ll look into that to ensure future guests do get the lunch. It’s wonderful to know Angelo's knowledge and hospitality made the day even better, and that you enjoyed the added local town and river stops on the way back. We hope you take home lasting memories from your tour, and thank you for recommending it to other first-time visitors!
Amazing guides. Very accommodating, very fun. They brought us around and went well and beyond to give us a great time! Try them when in Auckland!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our guides provided you with an amazing experience during your time in Auckland. Their dedication to being accommodating and fun truly enhances every tour we offer. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll choose Auckland & Beyond Tours again for more unforgettable adventures in Auckland! Safe travels!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Hobbiton and Te Puia. Our tour guide Warren was a wealth of local knowledge about NZ’s countryside and culture. Warren also made sure we were on the first tour into Hobbiton which was a very special experience. Awesome end to our stay in NZ!
Thank you for choosing Auckland and Beyond Tours to take you on a private luxury trip from Auckland to Rotorua and Hobbiton. I am glad that our knowledgable tour guide and unique destinations have given you a special experience on your final days IN New Zealand. We hope to see you again soon on your next visit to Auckland.
We had the best day with our guide Warren. Hobbiton was all we’d hoped for and more. The rest of the day provided a fabulous variety of NZ countryside and culture. Definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you for recommending our day tour in Auckland. The photos of Hobbiton and Te Puia in Rotorua are breathtaking.
The Waitomo cave and Te Puia tours were amazing experiences. The car trip was a bit long, but our driver was friendly and informative, making the entire trip fun and delightful.
Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Waitomo Caves and Te Puia experiences on your Private Tour. We understand that the journey can be long, but we're thrilled to hear that your driver made it fun and informative. We appreciate you choosing Auckland & Beyond Tours for your New Zealand adventure and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences!
We had a great time with Paul. He made our visit super relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable. Definitely recommend!
Thank you for your recommendation.
