Hobbiton & Rotorua Living Māori Village Private Tour Ex-Auckland
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Auckland, New Zealand
13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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.
What's Included
- Lunch Hangi Pie Meal at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
- 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
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Discover the biggest active geysers in the Southern Hemisphere, the majestic Pōhutu geyser
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- 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
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
- Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon Inn
- Fully guided return private transfers from Auckland
- Admission to 2 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set
- Admission to 1-hour guided tour at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
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Meeting point
Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Bombay Hills (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.
Robert Harris
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Included
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 • Admission Ticket Included
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 • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour 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.
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Activity code: C-168163P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Lunch. Hangi Pie Meal at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village.
- 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.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
- Discover the biggest active geysers in the Southern Hemisphere, the majestic Pōhutu geyser.
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- WiFi on board.
- 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.
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes.
- Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon Inn.
- Fully guided return private transfers from Auckland.
- Admission to 2 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Admission to 1-hour guided tour at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village.
The following is NOT included:
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Hobbiton & Rotorua Living Māori Village Private Tour Ex-Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton & Rotorua Living Māori Village Private Tour Ex-Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchHangi Pie Meal at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
- 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
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Discover the biggest active geysers in the Southern Hemisphere, the majestic Pōhutu geyser
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- 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
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
- Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon Inn
- Fully guided return private transfers from Auckland
- Admission to 2 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton Movie Set
- Admission to 1-hour guided tour at Whakarewarewa Māori Living Village
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
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