From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet, Auckland
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet, Auckland
Duration: 13.3 hours
13.3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Habbiton Festive Lunch
Habbiton Festive Lunch
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
Convenient pick-up at your location
Convenient pick-up at your location
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Escape Auckland's hustle and bustle with this guided tour to Tolkien’s magical world in Waikato, featuring Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour along with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet. Your journey begins at your hotel pickup from Auckland, heading towards the famous Hobbiton movie set while enjoying scenic views of the Kaimai range and blue rivers en route. Explore 1,250 acres near Matamata dotted with hobbit homes, guided by an expert as you may even spot some sheep along the way.
Escape Auckland's hustle and bustle with this guided tour to Tolkien’s magical world in Waikato, featuring Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour along with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet. Your journey begins at your hotel pickup from Auckland, heading towards the famous Hobbiton movie set while enjoying scenic views of the Kaimai range and blue rivers en route. Explore 1,250 acres near Matamata dotted with hobbit homes, guided by an expert as you may even spot some sheep along the way.
From Auckland: Explore a full-day adventure with this guided tour to both Hobbiton & Te Puia. Relish your complimentary cultural lunch at the movie set's Green Dragon Inn followed by an exquisite Hangi dinner buffet in Rotorua.
At the iconic Pohutu geyser, witness eruptions reaching up to 30 meters and experience traditional Haka performances along with a delicious Hangi meal during this full-day excursion from Auckland.
Enjoy your visit at Hobbiton by stepping into hobbit-sized homes where smoke curls out of chimneys. Gain insights into the movie's behind-the-scenes secrets shared by an English-speaking expert guide.
Before departing for Te Puia, savor a refreshing beverage like Southfarthing ginger beer or ale in Rotorua’s rustic Green Dragon Inn, setting the stage for your banquet lunch filled with authentic Hobbit fare.
Discover that the famous Party Tree at Hobbiton's movie set is actually crafted from fiberglass and adorned with hand-painted silk leaves.
Access is provided for a full-day tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Te Puia.
Pick-up from your hotel in Auckland will be arranged by the tour operator.
A return drop-off at your hotel in Rotorua ensures convenience after exploring.
The guide accompanying you throughout the day is English-speaking for clear communication.
Enjoy a guided exploration of both Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia Geothermal Valley, offering insights into iconic New Zealand locations.
Savor a festive lunch experience at Hobbiton (detailed menu available here: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/a3b41e578c1d6e2908cd835e1276f6f4-Hobbiton%20Banquet%20Lunch%20Menu.pdf).
Conclude your day with a Hangi dinner buffet at the Te Aronui Party Marquee (menu details here: https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/db5c866cd1d94477e53c981e68f58669-Hangi%20Buffet%20Dinner.pdf).
Witness cultural performances that add a unique local flavor to your tour.
Gain entry to the Pohutu Geyser and mud pools, showcasing New Zealand’s natural wonders at Te Puia.
Enjoy a complimentary beverage during your visit to the Green Dragon Inn in Rotorua as part of this experience.
Entry is included for both Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley.
Individual Costs
Family walking on a boardwalk through geothermal steam at Te Puia, Rotorua during a tour from Auckland.
Your Experience
Journey to Tolkien’s Magical World in Waikato
This guided tour offers an escape from Auckland's hustle into a magical realm. Beginning with a pickup from your hotel, you'll head towards the renowned Hobbiton movie set. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of blue rivers and the Kaimai range. Upon arrival at this 1,250-acre site near Matamata, explore paths lined with hobbit homes and learn about how they were created. Discover what life is like in a furnished Hobbit hole while enjoying refreshments such as ginger beer or cider at Green Dragon In. Savor your banquet lunch at the Party Marquee.
A Peek into Maori Culture
The tour continues from Hobbiton to Te Puia, Rotorua's geothermal and cultural park. Here you'll witness bubbling mud pools and Pōhutu geyser eruptions that occur up to 20 times daily. In the evening, dive into in a Māori cultural performance at Te Aronui a Rua featuring elements like a Traditional Maori Welcome (Pōhiri), Song (Waiata), traditional chant (Mōteatea), Poi, and Haka. Conclude your day with a delicious Hangi dinner buffet at the Pātaka Kai Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe before being returned to your hotel in Rotorua.
Hobbiton house with blue door and vibrant flowers, lush greenery in Rotorua.
Hobbiton Movie Set with hobbit holes and lush green hills reflected in a pond, near Auckland.
Family walking on a boardwalk through geothermal steam at Te Puia, Rotorua during a tour from Auckland.
Hobbiton house with blue door and vibrant flowers, lush greenery in Rotorua.
Hobbiton Movie Set with hobbit holes and lush green hills reflected in a pond, near Auckland.
Tour guide leading group across stone bridge at Hobbiton Movie Set, surrounded by greenery.
What to bring
A weather-ready kit is essential, as you never know when the skies might change. Also, carry local currency for meals, souvenirs, and any extra treats not included in your ticket.
What's not allowed
You must leave behind chilly bins, boxes or bags carrying food and frozen goods, liquids/creams unless they're in watertight containers, flammable liquids, explosives, hazardous substances, solvents, fuel, batteries (except those used in portable consumer electronic devices), weapons, illegal drugs or substances. Pets are also not permitted due to venue restrictions.
Accessibility
This experience is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers. Additionally, guide dogs are welcome on the bus.
Additional Information
The facilities include free Wi-Fi and toilets. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Each guest can bring one carry-on item with dimensions not exceeding 20 cm high x 28 cm deep, a maximum length of 400 mm, and up to 5 kg in weight. Note that this is a one-way trip from Auckland to Rotorua, where guests will be dropped off at their hotels after the evening Te Puia experience.
Festively decorated dining hall at Hobbiton Movie Set for a Hobbiton festive lunch tour from Auckland.
Festive buffet spread at Hobbiton Movie Set for a themed lunch on Auckland tour.
Tour guide leading group across stone bridge at Hobbiton Movie Set, surrounded by greenery.
Festively decorated dining hall at Hobbiton Movie Set for a Hobbiton festive lunch tour from Auckland.
Festive buffet spread at Hobbiton Movie Set for a themed lunch on Auckland tour.
Book your tour in advance, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.
Pack weather-appropriate clothing as conditions can change unexpectedly on this day-long adventure.
Come prepared with local currency for any additional purchases you might make along the way that aren't covered by your ticket.
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