Hobbiton & Rotorua Living Māori Village Private Tour Ex-Auckland | 13 hours

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
  • Complimentary refreshments and water on board
  • Be entertained by the cultural performance group by way of song and dance
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to Cultural Performance at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Hangi Pie Meal at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • Discover the biggest active geysers in the Southern Hemisphere, the majestic Pōhutu geyser
  • Admission to 1-hour guided tour at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
  • WiFi on board
  • Admission to 2 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Enjoy the remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Explore the walking track to see beautiful lakes, boiling mud-pools, steam vents & bubbling pools
  • Chance to step into the real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
  • Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon Inn
  • Fully guided return private transfers from Auckland
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Overview

Experience the magic of great value Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and the geothermal oasis of Rotorua on an exclusive luxury private tour from Auckland. Walk into the real-world landscape on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, and continue visiting the mighty Whakarewarewa Valley, for a truly culture rich experience, the home to a living Māori village and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute including a Hangi Pie Meal. Set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity where you can experience bubbling mud pools and the 30m-tall Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts many times daily.

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  • Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

  • N/A

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes

  • Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

    Explore an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries. Discover the vibrancy of Māori culture and the fascinating traditions of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who shaped tourism in New Zealand. View the geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley up close, including the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools. Enjoy a traditional cooking demonstration – watch our residents prepare Hāngi meals in our in-ground steam boxes, and cook corn in the bubbling water of our geothermal hot pools – as they have for generations. Learn what it’s like to live in the challenging environment of the Whakarewarewa Valley, where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathing in the refreshing therapeutic waters.

    2 hours

  • Hobbiton Movie Set

    Once we arrive, you spend 30-45 mins shopping in the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and grabbing a drink or a bite in the famous Shire’s Rest Cafe. Your guided tour starts on a Hobbiton tour bus with a drive through New Zealand's picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. ​ After you finish your amazing Hobbit tour we make our way through the scenic roads into geothermal valley of Rotorua for your next experience at the living Maori village!

    2 hours

  • Auckland Central

    After an enchanting fun-filled cultural experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy level of fitness is required and comfortable shoes with a good grip.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and bring a camera & any essential personal items.
  • 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.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
  • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
  • We can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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BEST EVER!!!

Published on Jun, 2024

I can't recommend this experience highly enough. From the last minute booking decision (day before!) to the excellent communication and correspondence from the office team. Our driver went above and beyond to accommodate a couple of wish list items and was our absolute hero all day. He was friendly, punctual, knowledgeable and the best possible personality match for my son and I. Also a skilled driver, very important because we travelled quite a distance, not to mention able to keep us on track in a very pleasant way despite the multiple distractions. None of my Auckland friends knew this tour could even be done in day! Worth every penny and a memory we will cherish forever.

Tour driver/guide was best we’ve had!

Published on Jun, 2024

For me this time it was all about the driver. He went above and beyond all day trying to get us the best possible experience. Friendly, intelligent, reliable, proactive, capable, knowledgeable and professional. Best tour guide we’ve ever had. Amazing.

Great employee!!

Published on Dec, 2022

Let’s start at the beginning with the person who helped me with my booking Karthik Subramanian-Managing Director, ExperienceKart Tours New Zealand. What an amazing person so absolutely knowledgeable and patient. Went to great length to help. I’m coming from the USA so I had limited knowledge of the area and I was walked step by step in everything. I’m so grateful to Karthik and my experience was amazing because of and starting with Karthik… AMAZING EMPLOYEE! If every business had a Karthik the world would be amazing!!

Excellent experience and guide

Published on Jul, 2022

The experience at Rotorua and Hobbiton was very insightful and enjoyable, with plenty of photo opportunities. The journey there and entry into the attractions was efficient and stress-free due to the help from our wonderful guide Karthik. We were very happy with our decision to travel with ExperienceKart.

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