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Hobbiton Tours Auckland North Island Tours Rotorua

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia

From NZD$429

(198 reviews)

Departs from: Auckland

Duration: 13 hours

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Hobbiton and Rotorua Te Puia Tour is a fully guided small group adventure that blends two of the North Island’s most iconic experiences into one unforgettable day. Explore the rolling green hills of the Shire, discover the geothermal wonders of Te Puia and soak up the rich stories that connect nature, culture and film magic. With our passionate guides leading the way and comfortable minibuses making the journey smooth and relaxed, you will enjoy a day filled with scenery, storytelling and unique Kiwi experiences.

Please note

While lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way.

Why you’ll love this

Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set on a two and a half hour guided tour

See the power of nature at Te Puia including the mighty Pohutu Geyser

Learn about Maori arts, culture and carving traditions

Discover Rotorua’s top city highlights on a guided drive

Travel in a comfortable small group with fun, knowledgeable guides

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group tour in our luxury, comfortable minibuses

Fully guided experience with world famous guides

Entry tickets to Hobbiton and Te Puia

Snacks and bottled water

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

2/18/2026

Excellent

Thanks a lot to Vicky. Her tour guide is really nice.

Jiachen N

2/15/2026

Don't hesitate to book!!!

My tour was just awesome and magical. I honestly can't believe how much we got to see and do all in one day. Our guide Simon was witty, friendly, positive, shared tons of good info and local tips, explained the plan clearly each step of the way, and even took great pictures for us. We were well fed and comfortable. I am sure it's a massive undertaking for the team to coordinate but they made sure everything was running like clockwork! Only thing is I could easily have spent a few extra hours at Te Puia, but then we would never have made it back haha.... it was perfect for the time I had, but if I had another day I'd maybe do Hobbiton and Waitomo together and then do the full day tour to Rotorua and experience more Maori culture and food. Next time! Also, I have to say that if you look closely at everything you get in a tour, I think it's a great value for money. Especially great for solo travelers, folks who aren't renting a car, and anyone who would be grateful to have the unfun, complicated, logistical part of sightseeing taken out of the picture so you can just enjoy the adventure!

Evan L

2/11/2026

Brilliant day trip, packing loads in

Great tour and we had a wonderful driver/guide, Simon. There were definitely sufficient breaks to ensure you could grab food or go to the loo. Hobbiton was fantastic. The walking tour was great and loads of good photo opportunities. Te Puia for the Māori and geothermal experience was also great. Long road trip back and very tiring overall but definitely worth it.

Tracey Roberts

2/8/2026

First day in Auckland, a success!

This was a long day (12 hours), but it was such a fun and well-organized tour that it honestly flew by. Our tour guide and driver, Grant, was absolutely amazing. He explained so much along the road, was very clear about what we could expect throughout the day, always on time, and genuinely took the best care of us he possibly could. He was also flexible with drop-off arrangements, which was very much appreciated. You can really feel how proud he is of what he does, and his experience truly shows. The tour at Hobbiton was fantastic. Visiting Hobbiton was a highlight, and we had a dedicated Hobbiton guide as well who was clearly passionate, knowledgeable, and very funny. The overall atmosphere was good, being with strangers can sometimes feel a bit awkward, but Grant did his best to engage everyone and make the group feel comfortable. All in all, it was a very successful and memorable day. Highly recommended!

Passport30401367488

2/5/2026

A fabulous experience to Rotorua & Te Puia with our tour guideCam

Everything went well. The tour guide Cam was exactly on time & we enjoyed our trip with Cam explaining all sorts of topics which made the long drive extremely pleasant & short

Jeevan L

2/2/2026

Tour to Hobbiton and Te Puia with Grant a must!

Grant was such a friendly tour guide and driver. He arrived promptly at our hotel pick up and provided water and snacks along the way. He made us feel welcome and open to questions. He is a safe driver and I felt at ease to take a nap after a full day of activities. We loved the Hobbiton and Te Puia because it provided something for both my husband and my interests. Thank you Grant. We will definitely book with Cheeky Kiwi and recommend it to others.

Go21116986698

1/30/2026

Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te Puia

This was a very nice tour and Alfredo the driver/tour guide was great! He gave us a lot of information about the locations we were visiting. As well as tips on how to get around the city.

Vero Vero

1/3/2026

It's worth the price tag

We had an amazing time with Alessandro as our guide! Hobbiton is worth the visit - a beautiful set and well-done guided tour. Mackenzie at Hobbiton kept us interested and kept the tour light hearted and interactive. We had terrible weather and her attitude never reflected it which helped our group. Pairing with a Cheeky Kiwi guide and trip is well worth the investment! The small group helps everyone enjoy the time without being overwhelmed. We especially liked our time at Te Puia with Rebecca as our guide. Being able to learn more about Māori culture and see how New Zealand continues to respect and incorporate it into daily life is incredible. The kiwi birds on site were luckily visible, which is a really cool experience since they're nocturnal.

Kait

1/2/2026

Highly recommended

The tour was extremely well organized and well lead by Liam who was good natured, informative and helpful without fail! We were unfailingly on time, and we had a number extra stops that only enhanced the journey.

Juliana C

12/23/2025

We enjoyed it!

Matt was a great guide - he told us lots of stories related to the history and scenery of New Zealand during the trip. The ride was super comfortable.

Jen L

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