Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

4.9(225)13 hoursEnglishBook 15 hours aheadAuckland, New Zealand

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$258

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, then head to Te Puia to experience the powerful geothermal landscape and living Māori culture that make Rotorua unlike anywhere else in the country. It’s a chance to go beyond simply seeing New Zealand—to experience the stories, people, and landscapes that make it unique.

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.

Our tours are 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.

Included

Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
Bottled water & snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Te Puia
Complimentary hotel pickup & drop off in Auckland CBD (select locations only)
Hobbiton Movie Set

Not included

Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Restroom on board

What you'll do

Auckland Central
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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
New Zealand
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
501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, New Zealand
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 hoursAdmission included
Tirau
Tirau, New Zealand
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.
Arriving at our second feature destination, Te Puia, you will receive a fully gu
ided tour to best experience the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders including: Pōhutu Geyser, Māori Architecture, The National Māori Arts School, geothermal craters, geothermal events and even the chance to view a Kiwi bird in the Kiwi viewing house.
2 hoursAdmission included
Nga Manu Ahurei is Te Puia’s native bird enclosure, where you can see New Zealan
d’s unique native birds up close, including the elusive kiwi. Learn about these precious species and the conservation work helping to protect New Zealand’s native wildlife.
10 minAdmission included
Pohutu Geyser is New Zealand’s largest active geyser, erupting spectacularly sev
eral times a day and reaching heights of up to 30 metres. Located within Te Puia, it’s an impressive display of Rotorua’s geothermal power and one of the region’s most iconic natural attractions.
15 minAdmission included
Rotorua
Rotorua, New Zealand
To finish off our Rotorua experience we do a guided driving tour seeing the most famous sites in Rotorua city including: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua Museum, Government Gardens, Whangapipiro (Rachel Spring) & the Blue Baths.
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including secret stops along the way.

Meeting and pickup

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*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.

*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time.

*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.

*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.

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M Social Hotel Auckland
196 - 200 Quay Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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SkyCity Hotel Auckland
72 Victoria Street West, Corner Victoria & Federal Streets, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
128 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Adina Auckland Britomart
2 Tapora St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Movenpick Hotel Auckland
8 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Park Hyatt Auckland
99 Halsey St, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
150 Anzac Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Hilton Auckland
147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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The Grand by SkyCity
90 Federal Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland
35 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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VR Auckland City
188 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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So/ Auckland
67 Customs Street East, Auckland Cbd, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Oaks Auckland Hotel
40 Beach Road, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
83 Symonds Street, Auckland, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Doubletree By Hilton Auckland Karaka
8 Hinau Road, Karaka, New Zealand
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Rydges Auckland
59 Federal Street, Cnr Kingston Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Mercure Auckland Queen Street
500 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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Kiwi International Hotel
411 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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JW Marriott Auckland
22-26 Albert Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland
206 Victoria Street West, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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The Sebel Auckland Manukau
16 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Manukau, New Zealand
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InterContinental Auckland By IHG
1 Queen Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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ibis Budget Auckland Central
20 Wyndham Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.