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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu

From NZD$429

4.9
(482 reviews)

Departs from: Day 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

4/22/2026

Magical & Powerful — A Perfect NZ Experience

From the peaceful beauty of Hobbiton Movie Set to the dramatic geothermal wonders of Rotorua geothermal areas, this tour perfectly captures the magic and power of New Zealand. Truly unforgettable!

Carmi K

5
4/16/2026

Book with Cheeky Kiwi!

"Cheeky Pearl" was an incredible tour guide. She was an efficient/safe driver, knowledgeable, and hilarious. We really appreciated how she went above and beyond to make this experience memorable. Regarding the booking company, we felt like it was well worth the money. We weren't sure what to expect at Hobbiton, but it far exceeded our expectations.

Trek34563470937

5
4/13/2026

🤩

Big thanks to Grant for amazing guide!

Jānis L

5
4/4/2026

Comfortable bus and Great service

Arahia is excellent. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Also the bus is very comfortable. Our family enjoyed the trip a lot. Thanks Arahia.

Wander32330630629

5
4/3/2026

Great tour

The tour was great. The length allocated for each place is about right. There was no time for lunch but we had plenty of break time to get breakfast and snacks for lunch so it's ok. We"d rather use the time for sight seeing.

mn m

5
3/23/2026

A tour worth the cost

We had a friendly and knowledgeable guide cum driver Mr Alexandro. The pick up, drive and drop were comfortable and on time. Highly recommended.

CVSR

5
3/7/2026

An adventure

Very fun and interesting Full of humor and ice cream

Mitch D

5
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

5
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

5
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

5
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