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Visit the real Middle-Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set and then continue to the Rotorua Geothermal Valley, the center of Maori art and culture and home to the world-famous Pohutu Geyser.

Highlights

• Visit the Pōhutu Geyser and see jumping mudpools and live kiwi birds
• Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand's top destination
• Taste locally brewed cider or beer at The Green Dragon Inn

Description

This full-day excursion begins with a pick-up at your preferred location in Auckland, and a scenic 2-hour drive into Waikato with the possibility of stops for photos en route to the Hobbiton Movie Set. On arrival, you’ll spend 30-45 minutes at the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and have a chance to grab a drink or a bite to eat at the famous Shire's Rest Café. Next you’ll embark on a 2.5 hour guided tour of the 1,250-acre sheep farm with amazing views of the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will then lead the way through the 12-acre site that’s home to Hobbit Holes, the Old Mill and the Double-Arched Bridge. Stop for a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn. Your tour then continues to Rotorua, where you'll visit Te Puia and explore Te Whakarewarewa, a 60-hectare geothermal valley. You’ll also have an opportunity to see the kiwi bird house and viewing enclosure, watch traditional Maori carving and weaving, learn about Maori art and history and take a walk around a model pre-European Maori village and sacred marae. At the end of the program it will be time to sit back and relax on the scenic drive back to Auckland.

Includes

Round-trip transfers from Central Auckland locations Transportation by Mercedes Benz luxury van Free Wi-Fi on board Professional driver/guide Hobbiton admission fee and 2.5 hour guided tour Free drink at The Green Dragon Inn (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) Admission to Te Puia in Rotorua Guided tour at Te Puia Geothermal Valley Kiwi bird watching Puhuto Geyser, mud pools, Maori village Wood & stone carving school Bottled water and light refreshments during the day

Important Information

• The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is a fully guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended
• A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate. In the event that this is not met, you will be offered an alternate date or a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund