🏨 Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Experience - Small Group Day Tour from Auckland Activity

Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Experience - Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

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From $356.22

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Experience the magic of great value Hobbiton Movie Set day tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Along with a day pass to explore the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia geothermal valley all in one day. Visit New Zealand’s native kiwi birds, and learn about Māori history & culture. This unforgettable combination tour takes you to top two tourist attractions on the North Island.

What's Included

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set

Admission to full day pass at Te Puia geothermal valley

Amazing photo opportunities at the colourful Hobbiton village

Chance to see the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser

Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD

Complimentary refreshments and water on board

Discover fascinating geothermal activity in the Te Whakarewarewa Valley

Free beer or ginger beer or cider in Green Dragon Inn

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland

Insights into Māori heritage & historical uses of the land

Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

New culinary experience with a traditional cooking session

Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Range

Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house

Up-close look at the valley's immense bubbling mud pools

What's Not Included

Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Easy and good fitness level required.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.

Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Hobbiton Movie Set

Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Travel in style from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set - set on rolling farmland, this is the world famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Te Puia

Te Puia is a must-do activity in Rotorua, and a day tour of Te Puia is the best way to experience this top visitor attraction in New Zealand. There are few places in the world where geothermal phenomena such as geysers and mud pools are as extensive and accessible as in Rotorua. Situated five minutes from central Rotorua, Te Puia is an iconic destination for visitors featuring the world famous Pohutu Geyser, Māori cultural performances, live Kiwi, boiling mud pools, native bush and the National Schools of Wood Carving and Weaving. Explore Te Puia’s unique Whakarewarewa geothermal valley home to the world famous Pohutu Geyser, which erupts up to twenty times a day, and up to thirty metres high into the air. Explore the boiling mud pools and the boiling waters which are still used to cook in.Te Puia is an iconic New Zealand destination for visitors. Our tradition of guiding in the Whakarewarewa geothermal valley extends for generations.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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