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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu

Name: Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 429 NZD
Availability: InStock

From NZD$429

4.9

(524 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 13 hours

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Discover two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable day on this fully guided small group tour from Auckland. Explore the magical world of Hobbiton, then experience the geothermal wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu near Rotorua. Led by our passionate and entertaining guides, you’ll journey in comfort through lush countryside, learning stories of Middle-earth and the natural forces that shape the land. With scenic drives, professional local guides at both attractions, and plenty of photo opportunities, this is the ultimate North Island adventure.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Explore the real Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set

See incredible geothermal wonders at Wai-O-Tapu, including the Champagne Lake and Devil’s Bath

Travel in comfort through the beautiful Waikato countryside

Experience Rotorua’s famous geothermal city highlights

Enjoy a small group tour with world famous guides and local insights

What’s included

Small group, fully guided tour

Professional guides at Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu

All entry tickets to Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu

Snacks and bottled water

Modern, comfortable, luxury minibus with commentary and air conditioning

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

10/11/2026

Great experience

We really enjoyed the tour overall, and our guide was very friendly. Thank you for a lovely experience!

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10/10/2026

An amazing experience with Matt – truly grateful for his kindness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a wonderful experience with Cheeky Kiwi Travel, and I especially want to say a huge thank you to our guide, Matt! What impressed me most was not just the tour itself, but how genuinely caring and helpful Matt was even after the tour had ended. I accidentally left my right AirPod on the tour bus and only realised it later that evening. I was really worried because we had an early flight to Queenstown at 6:40 the next morning, and I thought there was little chance of getting it back. Thankfully, Matt was incredibly kind and helpful. Even though he had already finished work for the day, he still took the time to help me. Thanks to his kindness and efforts, I managed to get my AirPod back that evening. I honestly can’t describe how relieved and grateful I felt! It’s easy to find a tour guide who does a good job during a tour, but finding someone who genuinely cares about their guests even after their working day is over is something really special. Matt, if you’re reading this, thank you so much once again! You really made a difference to our trip, and your kindness is something I’ll remember long after leaving New Zealand. I would wholeheartedly recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel, and if you’re lucky enough to have Matt as your guide, you’re in excellent hands! ❤️

Xueqian D

10/4/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great day out with Cheeky Kiwi!

Had a really great day with Cheeky Kiwi Travel visiting Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu. Everything was well organised and the day went really smoothly, even with the early start! Our guide, Vikki, was honestly one of the highlights. She was really friendly, easy to talk to and clearly knew a lot about New Zealand. The drives between stops were never boring because she was always sharing interesting stories and information about the places we were passing through. I also really liked how respectfully she talked about Māori culture and the history of Aotearoa. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed sharing her knowledge rather than just giving the usual tour spiel. Hobbiton was obviously amazing and Wai-O-Tapu was really cool to see as well. The scenery throughout the day was beautiful, and having Vikki as our guide definitely made the experience better. Would definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi if you're planning to visit Hobbiton and Rotorua. And if you get Vikki as your guide, you're in good hands! Thanks Vikki for a really fun day! 🇳🇿 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10

Joenille B

10/4/2026

An Unforgettable Hobbiton Experience with the Amazing Vikki

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing Experience – Vikki Was Brilliant! What an absolutely amazing experience with Cheeky Kiwi Travel! A huge thank you to our wonderful driver and guide, Vikki, who made the whole day so memorable. Vikki was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, respectful and professional. She shared so much interesting information throughout the journey and had a wonderful way of explaining the history, culture and places we visited. I especially appreciated the respect she showed when speaking about Māori culture and the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. She made everyone feel comfortable and welcome, kept the day relaxed and fun, and was always happy to answer questions. You could genuinely tell that she enjoys what she does and cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. The scenery was beautiful, the tour was well organised, and visiting Hobbiton was an experience I will never forget — but having Vikki as our guide made the day even more special. I would absolutely recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel, and if you are lucky enough to have Vikki as your driver and guide, you are in excellent hands! “Kia ora Vikki, ngā mihi nui for an unforgettable day in beautiful Aotearoa! ❤️NZ” 10/10 — Highly Recommended!

Nastacia c

10/3/2026

Great experience

John is professional, informative, organized and personable

LoveTravel681266

9/26/2026

Hobbiton/Rotorua/Waiotapu tour

Wonderful tour. This is my second experience with Cheeky Kiwi and like the first time I really enjoyed it. Timmy our guide was very informative, friendly and thoughtful. I will be back again. Hans Merkel

Hans M

9/23/2026

Incredible experience

It was an incredible and completely unforgettable experience. Even though I had never watched the movies and I’m not a fan of the universe, the Hobbiton tour really surprised me and gave me a whole new perspective on everything. The visit to Wai-O-Tapu was beautiful as well. It’s a wonderful place. Vicki, our guide, made the whole experience even more special. She was very punctual, responsible, and fun. It was definitely worth it!

Analuisalves

9/21/2026

Fantastic day

5 Stars. Vicki was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting information over the day. Communication before and during the day was also fantastic. Thank you Vicki we will definitely be back.

naomib560

9/17/2026

Great Visit at Hobbiton and Roturua

The tour of Hobbiton was fantastic. It did not feel at all contrived or hokey. Exceeded expectations. And the people working there are so passionate and knowledgeable about this place. We also loved the walk through the geothermal rocks et al in Roturua. Really interesting. A great day. Matt was a great tour guide, providing us with a lot of information along the way.

Faerbedder

9/13/2026

LOTR movie set is Fantastic. 2 thumbs up. Waiotapu is out of this world!

Ark, our tour-driver guide was great. He was friendly, made the trip interesting with his knowledge of destination. His passion is felt and much appreciated. Definitely a fantastic trip and would highly recommend it. Maria,Yolanda,Angelita and Melinda

Melinda V