From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet

Journey to Tolkien’s magical world in Waikato

If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Auckland to a magical world, then this guided tour is just for you. Your tour starts with your hotel pickup from Auckland and heading towards the famous Hobbiton movie set. Enjoy the blue rivers and scenic views of the Kaimai range on the way. Once you reach the location, hop on a bus with your Hobbiton guide to get to the set. Who knows, you might catch sight of some sheep! Spread across 1,250 acres near Matamata, explore the beautiful paths dotted with hobbit homes, learn about the set’s creation, and enter a furnished Hobbit hole to see how a hobbit lives. Enjoy a refreshing ginger beer or cider at the Green Dragon In and a delicious banquet lunch at the Party Marquee.

A peek into Maori culture

After Hobbiton, the tour continues to Te Puia, a geothermal and cultural park in Rotorua, where you can spot bubbling mud pools and the impressive Pōhutu geyser, which erupts up to 20 times a day. During the evening, enjoy a Māori cultural performance, which includes a Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome), Waiata (Song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, and Haka at Te Aronui a Rua. Lastly, enjoy a delicious Hangi dinner buffet at the Pātaka Kai Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe before getting dropped at your hotel in Rotorua.

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet

This guided sightseeing tour from Auckland includes visits to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia in Rotorua, offering a unique blend of cinematic magic and Maori culture. The tour lasts approximately 10 hours and is available in English with audio guides provided in multiple languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin. Guests will explore over 12 acres at Hobbiton where they can see the iconic Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and the Shire's Bridge, all featured prominently in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" film trilogies. At Te Puia, visitors spend about two hours learning about Maori culture through interactive experiences like watching the Pohutu geyser erupt up to 30 meters high and enjoying a Hangi dinner buffet. The tour includes a festive lunch at Hobbiton with traditional Hobbit fare such as stuffed mushrooms and roast chicken, providing an immersive experience that combines entertainment and education in one day.

Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

Your tour stops at the Hobbiton Movie Set where you can walk through 12 acres of lush New Zealand countryside transformed into a miniature Shire village. Established in 2001, this set was originally built for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and later expanded for "The Hobbit." Visitors can see over 40 hobbit-sized homes with intricate details like smoke coming out of chimneys and hand-painted silk leaves adorning the Party Tree, which is actually a fiberglass replica. At the Green Dragon Inn, guests can sample Southfarthing ginger beer or ale while learning about behind-the-scenes secrets from expert guides. This unique experience allows visitors to step into Middle-earth for approximately 2 hours and provides an unparalleled glimpse into the film-making process that sets it apart from other movie set tours.

Discover Te Puia - Rotorua

At Te Puia, guests can explore over 150 acres of geothermal wonders in Rotorua, New Zealand. Established in 1967 as a cultural center for the Maori people, this site offers visitors the chance to witness the Pohutu geyser erupting up to 30 meters high every few minutes and participate in traditional Haka performances led by expert guides. The tour includes a Hangi dinner buffet where guests can enjoy authentic Maori cuisine cooked underground using hot stones, providing an immersive cultural experience that lasts about two hours. This unique blend of nature and culture sets Te Puia apart from other attractions in the region.

Tour Highlights

• Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
• 2-hour visit to Green Dragon Inn with Southfarthing ale samples
• Audio guides in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin
• Festive lunch at Hobbiton bursting with Hobbit fare such as stuffed mushrooms and roast chicken
• Hangi dinner buffet at Te Puia featuring authentic Maori cuisine cooked underground using hot stones
• Interactive Haka performance led by expert guides at Te Puia
• Access to over 12 acres of the Shire's Bridge, Party Tree, and hobbit-sized homes at Hobbiton
• Convenient round-trip transportation from Auckland with scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs

Perfect for movie enthusiasts, culture seekers, and adventure travelers, this guided tour provides an immersive experience through iconic landmarks like Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia. The 10-hour format allows you to explore the Green Dragon Inn, watch the Pohutu geyser erupt, and enjoy a Hangi dinner buffet, giving you unparalleled access to Middle-earth while enjoying Maori culture in Rotorua.