Ex Auckland: Hobbiton & Rotorua Māori Village w Hangi Lunch
Matamata-Piako District, Auckland
Experience New Zealand’s rich culture with a visit to a living Māori Village & the Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore Māori traditions, savor a Hāngi Meal, & immerse yourself in the magic of Middle earth.
Experience Rotorua’s Māori culture and Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided day tour from Auckland
Travel from Auckland to Rotorua for an immersive Māori village visit, geothermal sightseeing, and a guided Hobbiton tour, ideal for culture and film enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore Whakarewarewa Village and learn about Māori life with local guides
- Discover geothermal features like geysers, mud pools, and hot springs
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour, including the new Hobbit holes
- Sample a traditional geothermal Hāngi Pie Meal
- Receive a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
Description
Your day begins with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, including a brief city tour highlighting key sights. Arriving at Whakarewarewa Village, you will be welcomed by the local Māori community amid geothermal steam and natural wonders.
A guided tour showcases active geysers, bubbling mud pools, and hot springs while sharing Māori traditions and stories. Following the cultural experience, enjoy a Hāngi Pie Meal prepared using geothermal heat.
Next, visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a 1,250-acre sheep farm with views of the Kaimai Ranges. Start at the official Hobbiton Gift Shop before a 2.5-hour guided walk through hobbit holes, gardens, and film locations from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies.
See Bilbo’s Bag End, the Mill, and the double-arched bridge, and conclude the tour with a specially brewed drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Throughout the experience, your guide shares behind-the-scenes film stories and insights about the landscape.
After the day’s activities, return to Auckland with a unique blend of Māori culture and cinematic history.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Auckland hotels only)
- Round-trip transportation by minivan
- Guided tour of Whakarewarewa Māori Village
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Hāngi Pie Meal at the Māori Village
- Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
- Visit to Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest
- Light snacks and water during travel
- USB charging ports available onboard
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- Please specify your Hāngi Pie Meal choice—chicken, beef, or vegetarian—in the 'Special Requirements' section when booking to ensure availability.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for variable weather. Booking in advance is recommended as tours fill quickly, especially during peak seasons.
