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.

Customer Ratings
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Dreamer15309945297
May 3, 2025
Great trip - It was such a wonderful experience! Of course we were also lucky with the weather, but also the trip itself is worth doing even in bad weather. You get a lot for your money, many information, motivated and qualified guides, enough time at each spot, so all in all really worth its money and a 100% recommendation to do the trip. Extra special thanks to the great guy Alejandro who made this trip something very special due to his kind and easy-going personality, great knowledge and professionality. Thanks a lot!
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Juliadr6909se
May 3, 2025
Fantastic memories - Hobbiton, Maori, Te puia - Absolutely amazing tour, great tour guide Alessandro who made this trip very special It was full of fun with interesting stories along the way, comfortable driving (you don't even feel time between places). This makes me happy to come back for another tour with cheeky kiwi in the future. The literary itself is also perfect- in one day you visit the most popular and interesting places - we walked in the magical land of Hobbits, saw beauty of the NZ nature in Rotorua, and learned about Maori culture. Highly recommended 👌
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Dennisckn
Apr 30, 2025
Hobbiton & Rotorua in One Day - We booked a similar tour in another tour company but they cancelled it at 1530 the day before. Luckily we have the reliable Cheeky Kiwi. The Cheeky Kiwi tour guide Aled was superb, nice, helpful and arranged everything smoothly. Hobbiton is a lovely place and it is a must for all the Lord of the Rings fans. The cute Kiwi baby is another highlight of the day. We highly recommended this tour to those who want to visit Hobbiton and Rotorua on the same day.
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Pengembara-gila
Apr 19, 2025
Highly reccomended - very happy with panctuality and smooth travel. Dean is a fun driver/guide. he keep us entertain with his jokes and the tour is spot on as described
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289sharon_
Apr 7, 2025
Amazing Experience - I had an unforgettable experience with Cheeky Kiwi Tours! Our driver/guide was absolutely amazing — super friendly, fun, and enthusiastic throughout the whole trip. What impressed me the most was that he took the time to research a little about each guest’s nationality and shared fun facts and curiosities about our cultures, which made everyone feel really special and welcome. He also told us many interesting stories about New Zealand, adding so much value to the tour. The playlist he made for the van was so good — it kept the mood fun and relaxed the whole time. Everything was well organized, and I truly enjoyed every moment. I definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi Tours to anyone visiting New Zealand — it’s such a fun and memorable way to explore the country!
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Josipg321
Apr 1, 2025
Great experience, great driver! - Our driver, John, was excellent. He is knowledgeable and engaging, making the ride enjoyable. He even took us to his hidden gem for lunch, which was a great touch. Having such a driver added significant value to the tour. The cost-to-value ratio is excellent, and both my sister and I would highly recommend this tour with this agency.
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Mukulk149
Mar 24, 2025
Ask for Simon but do as he says coz he will look after you very well! - What an experience to Hobbiton and Te Puia geyser and Maori arts centre! I might end up learning Maori language as it is so fascinating. Hobbiton surpassed my expectations. But the whole trip was made comfortable and enjoyable by Simon who interacted and assisted at every possible point and we had a great chat about so many things. Kudos to him with work life balance as well as doing what he is good at!
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Miguelap2346vs
Mar 17, 2025
Awesome tour with Michael - Very good experience with Michael!! He made the tour much more enjoyable. Seeing the geyser close was truly stunning!!
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Rafael
Mar 7, 2025
Worth it - Alex the very attentive and professional guide. The excursion compact but it was what I wanted.Hobbiton very well organized and enjoyable. Rotorua you see kiwis and a geyser with a small museum the very loose guide
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D1494dzsharonc
Apr 23, 2025
Friendly. Informative. Would book again and recommend. - Pick up was on time and in the identified location. Very informative guides at both locations. Friendly, competent driver - Brendan. Would recommend.
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From $236
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).