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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia

From NZD$429

5
(189 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

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

5
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

5
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

5
12/20/2025

First time in Auckland!

Great trip. Simon did a great job as a tour guide, showing us Auckland and taking us to our points of destination. Much appreciated, Simon!

Khev P

5
12/19/2025

Ridiculously fun tour!

You don’t have to be a Lord of the Rings nor Hobbit fan to love this tour. The Hobbiton Movie Set is spectacular! The care with which it was built and maintained is unbelievable. Whether you’ve seen none of the movies, one movie or all of them, it is such a fun place to spend a day, have a beer and enjoy the incredible landscape. The second half of our tour to Rotorua was equally as incredible. I could speak endlessly about how beautiful the area is with stunning geysers, flora, and fauna. But the opportunity to meet and chat with our Maori tour guides as we toured the Maori Arts & Crats Institute, helped to bring to life their history and culture. The region is worth an overnight stay if you're considering.

twinklesva

5
12/16/2025

Fantastic day out in good company

Easy journey to make and the agent runs it very smoothly. Hobitton is a must do, and then you can choose another activity (I went for the geiser). If you have a spare day and don't want to stay in Auckland, go book it!

Samuel R

5
12/15/2025

Well-Organised Tour with Amazing Destination

We had an excellent experience on the Hobbiton and Rotorua group tour. The schedule was well planned, transportation was comfortable, and the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Hobbiton was a dream come true, and Rotorua offered incredible scenery and culture. Definitely worth it.

Gina K

5
12/12/2025

Great experience

Was great experience in the tour and with our guide! Interesting places to visit Length of visit was as expected and not too long

Gal P

5
11/20/2025

Great experience!

The tour guide Simon was great! Even though it was a full day tour, it just showed how much is still left to explore. I would be using Cheeky Kiwi when I come back.

Kymberley O

5
11/12/2025

Great Day Tour

Had a great tour. Our tour coordinator/ guide Hanoz was very polite, punctual and knowledgeable. He took good care of everyone on the tour.

Karan

5
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