2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

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2023 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu

From NZD$429

4.9

(470 reviews)

Departs 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

3/7/2026

An adventure

Very fun and interesting Full of humor and ice cream

Mitch D

3/6/2026

The only touring company you need Right now! don't wait and book!

5* Review!!! 🤩 Our tour guide Simon was awesome on tour, It felt personalised, fun and thoughtful as he would tailor parts of the tour accordingly to the group and we got every where with the right amount of time and home by 7 so we can still enjoy a dinner out or early snooze in!. I think alot of people can appreciate the spare time after a day of touring! can not recommend Cheeky Kiwi enough and if you are lucky you may get Simon!

Rocky W

2/28/2026

Wonderful Tour Experience

Really enjoyed this tour! Michael was a friendly and knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humor. Hobbiton and Wai-o-tapu were absolutely stunning and must sees.

Lauren M

2/24/2026

Fun day in Hobbiton

It was a perfect day in New Zealand. Our guide Cheeky Tim was very helpful and informative. Hobbiton was a fun 2 hour walk around, the inside of the hobbit was impressive. All the gardens and flowers were beautiful. The hot springs were a unique experience.

Leo S

2/24/2026

Excellent choice

Had a wonderful time visiting Hobbiton and Waiotapu with Cheeky tours! Dave was our guide/driver and he was a wealth of information, welcome and kia ora spirit. I had to make some alterations and requests with the company prior to the tour and they were very responsive and accommodating. At Hobbiton, a guide from the movie set tookover and she was also excellent and jubilant. I love that Hobbiton added an interactive experience where guests are able to go in a Hobbit house. I am an LOTR and Hobbit fan and I was so so glad to have done this tour! The crowds are manageable, even during late summer. Waiotapu was nice and more relaxed pace, although I probably would have chosen Te Puia geyser experience instead. We were given enough time to shop as well. Dave then drove us around Rotorua for a quick city tour. Pickup at Auckland and dropoff at Rotorua was also steaightforward. Overall, I think this was a well-paced tour, with good communication throughout, and excellent staff (online and driver/guide). I highly recommend this tour and Cheeky tours!

Mangali C

2/22/2026

Perfect tour

The tour was absolutely a highlight 🙏 We've experienced and seen so much. Thanks to Ark our guide, you were just outstanding 👍🏼. We can highly recommend the tour, despite the 13 hours.

Yvonne T

2/22/2026

Feb 2026 NZ tour Hobbiton & Waiotapu

It was perfect. The timing, the weather and the comfort in the car nothing to add:) most importantly thank you ARK, you are the king you think you are !

Romain L

2/17/2026

A Must See Tour while in New Zealand

A surreal experience at the Hobbiton Movie Set, seeing the hobbit’s homes, the trees, the sheep, so beautiful! The geothermal park is very interesting, amazed by the different colours of the water Our tour guide Grant was the exceptional great! Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating He made the 13-hr tour enjoyable, including providing with some treats - water, granola bars and cassava chips. Thank you Grant for the memorable experience of our visit to New Zealand 02.16.2026

Therese B

2/15/2026

Fun day trip to Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu

Ari was amazing. We learned so much about the Māori people and history. The day was well planned and she kept us up to date on the itinerary.

Melanie A

2/11/2026

Amazing

Simon my driver was fantastic from pick up to dropping me off. Very informative. It was a great sunny day to visit the Hobbiton movie set. I’m glad I went and to spend the day seeing the country side.

Gordon H

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