From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Te Puia Tour with Festive Lunch & Hangi Dinner Buffet
Duration: Flexible (up to 13 hours)
Flexible (up to 13 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 Hobbiton & Te Puia in New Zealand, starting with your hotel pickup and ending with an memorable festive lunch and Hangi Dinner Buffet. Journey through Tolkien’s magical world at the famous Hobbiton movie set located near Matamata on 1,250 acres of scenic beauty. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Kaimai range and blue rivers before exploring hobbit homes guided by a local expert.
Escape Auckland's hustle and bustle with this guided tour to Hobbiton & Te Puia in New Zealand, starting with your hotel pickup and ending with an memorable festive lunch and Hangi Dinner Buffet. Journey through Tolkien’s magical world at the famous Hobbiton movie set located near Matamata on 1,250 acres of scenic beauty. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Kaimai range and blue rivers before exploring hobbit homes guided by a local expert.
Explore Rotorua's cultural landmarks with a full-day tour from Auckland that includes Te Puia & Hobbiton. Savor the experience with an English-speaking guide who shares insights on movie secrets and provides Complimentary transportation.
At Green Dragon Inn, indulge in Southfarthing ginger beer or ale before your guided visit to hobbit-sized homes at Hobbiton where smoke drifts from chimneys — all part of a memorable cultural tour featuring behind-the-scenes details about the movies.
Witness the Pohutu geyser erupt up to 30 meters high and experience New Zealand's traditional Haka performance. Enjoy an exquisite Hangi dinner buffet in Rotorua at Te Puia, complete with expert guidance throughout your visit.
The Party Tree at Hobbiton is a fiberglass creation adorned with hand-painted silk leaves — a fascinating fact about the iconic movie set that you'll learn from your guide during this engaging tour experience.
Partake in an authentic banquet lunch filled with traditional Hobbit fare at Hobbiton, followed by a Hangi dinner buffet and expertly guided insights into New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage. The journey includes transportation to Te Puia for the full-day adventure.
Use of a full-day ticket for exploring Hobbition, Rotorua, and Te Puia
Access from hotel in Auckland provided by the tour service
Return to your Rotorua accommodation after visiting sites
Guided experience with an English-speaking expert throughout the day
Entry into both Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley for a guided exploration
Enjoy a festive lunch at Hobbiton (based on option selected)
Savor a Hangi dinner buffet during your visit here (based on option selected)
Watch cultural performances that add to the tour's charm and excitement
Tour includes access to Pohutu Geyser & mud pools for an engaging experience
Enjoy a complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn as part of the itinerary
Entry granted into 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
Welcome to an beautiful journey through Tolkien’s magical world located in Waikato. This guided tour is perfect for those seeking a break from the hustle of Auckland, offering you transport directly from your hotel. As you travel towards the iconic Hobbiton movie set, enjoy stunning views including blue rivers and the scenic Kaimai range.
Upon arrival at this 1,250-acre site near Matamata, start an exploration with your guide. Discover hobbit homes along picturesque paths, explore how the set was created, and step inside a furnished Hobbit hole to experience life as a hobbit does. Savor some refreshments like ginger beer or cider at Green Dragon In before indulging in a sumptuous banquet lunch hosted at Party Marquee.
A Peek into Maori Culture
Post-Hobbiton, your adventure continues at Te Puia, located within the geothermal and cultural park of Rotorua. Here you can witness bubbling mud pools and the awe-inspiring Pōhutu geyser that erupts up to 20 times daily.
- As evening falls, explore a Māori cultural performance at Te Aronui a Rua featuring elements such as:
- Pōhiri (Traditional Māori Welcome)
- Waiata (Song)
- Mōteatea (traditional chant)
- Poi
- Haka
Capping off your experience, enjoy a Hangi dinner buffet at Pātaka Kai Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe. Your journey concludes with a return 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.
Packing Essentials
- Prepare for varying weather conditions; it's wise to be ready for any changes in the sky.
Come equipped with local currency, as meals and souvenirs may require payment beyond your ticket coverage.
Prohibited Items
- Please note that items such as coolers, food containers, non-watertight liquid/cream carriers, flammable or explosive materials, hazardous substances, solvents, fuel, batteries (except those in portable consumer electronics), weapons, and illegal drugs are forbidden on this tour.
Due to venue policies, pets cannot accompany you during the experience.
Accessibility Details
- This adventure is accessible for wheelchair users and pram/stroller operators.
Your guide dogs are welcome on board the bus.
Additional Information
- Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi access and restroom availability.
- Guests under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged at least 18.
- You are allowed one carry-on item, with maximum dimensions of 20 cm high x 28 cm deep x 400 mm long, weighing no more than 5 kg.
Remember that this is a single-direction trip from Auckland to Rotorua; guests will be dropped off at their hotels in Rotorua following 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.
Ensure you pack a weather-ready kit since Auckland’s skies can be unpredictable during your tour to Hobbiton and Te Puia.
Come prepared with local currency for any meals or souvenirs not included in the ticket, ensuring smooth transactions throughout your day.
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