Hobbiton & Wai-O-Tapu: Ultimate Auckland Day Trip

Embark on a small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu. Explore the magical world of Hobbiton, witness the geothermal wonders of Wai-O-Tapu, and discover the highlights of Rotorua. Our passionate guides and special extras make this tour an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Your tour begins in New Zealand’s largest city. As we leave the city, your guide will set the stage for today’s adventure and highlight some of the city’s top attractions.
  • Waikato Region - Travel through the breathtaking Waikato countryside, the world’s largest farming area, on a fully guided journey to your next…
What's Included
  • Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
  • Entry Tickets
  • Water available & snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch (opportunities to purchase at own expense)
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling day journey from Auckland, uniquely combining two notable North Island attractions. Unlike other travels, our guided tours to Hobbiton & Wai-O-Tapu are designed to deliver a comprehensive experience.
Key Takeaways:
• Experiencing Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Excursion to Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park
• Sights of Champagne…

Location
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Victoria Street West
Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel if it is not listed
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lawrences667
Oct 19, 2024
Hobbiton and Rotorua - Michael, our CheekyWiki driver, was fabulous. Attentive and a safe driver. When we returned, he asked us about our dinner preferences. I said Korean and my wife said vegetarian Indian. He dropped us at a place, a short walk from our hotel, that had a Korean and Indian carry out place side by side! The Hobbiton tour was wonderful. Fortunately, the weather was perfect. Our guide, Ellie, was total fun. The set was amazing…incredible attention to detail. Obviously, a lot of love and craftsmanship has gone into designing and sustaining it. It was mainly a two-hour walking tour in and around The Shire and was not physically challenging. Ellie took pictures of us there, which was above and beyond! I could have spent a day there! We then drove to Rotorua and saw the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. An amazing walk through sulphuric vents and lakes. It was other-worldly. Highly recommend this tour. The 15-person Mercedes van was comfortable. The ride was very long, but we knew what to expect and brought snacks and the like to make it endurable. Our tour group was wonderful: Austrian, Dutch, American, Chinese and Spanish. We had a lot of fun together
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Jeremy_s
Oct 18, 2024
Amazing trip - Cam was outstanding! Very knowledgeable and passionate about New Zealand. He went over and beyond any expectations i had.
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William
Oct 12, 2024
Amazing experience in Hobbiton! - John is talkative and a funny guy. Hobbiton is an awesome place. I hope to come again! Looking forward to my next trip in NZ
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Hang_n
Oct 12, 2024
Absolutely amazing - The trip was amazing, both Brendan and Nicky (who just tagged along) were very helpful. We were given plenty of time at each location for photos and just enjoying the experience.
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Katpa9552yl
Oct 9, 2024
Excellent Guide & Tour - Excellent guide, really friendly and informative! The locations visited were great and the time spent at each place was perfect!
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Petros_g
Oct 8, 2024
Great tour with excellent guide - A very well planned tour and our guide Malcolm was exemplary in giving us details and ensuring that we have a nice experience. The only thing that we wished it would be better was the time set aside for lunch which was around 20 minutes and we rushed to finish. We would definitely recommmend this tour!
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Road35362656307
Sep 30, 2024
AMAZING HOBITON EXPERIENCE - The Hobiton itself is amazing, we were lucky with the weather and could enjoy not only Hobiton as well Wai-O-Tapu. Michael was our guide and he was also amazing, super kind and resourceful. We can just recommend it.
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Naikatc
Sep 25, 2024
Enjoyable Tour! - Great Tour, amazing scenic views. Our tour guide Mark was amazing, answered any questions we had and was really entertaining the whole tour. The Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu tour were once a lifetime experience and I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Felixb_m
Sep 24, 2024
Wonderful experience - Such a great and wonderful trip. Our driver and tour guide Simon was amazing and knowledgeable about New Zealand history. The hobbiton experience was the highlight of our trip, small group and well organise. Highly recommended!
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Hyun_y
Oct 12, 2024
The trip could have gone a little faster. - The trip could have gone a little faster. I know the driver wants to be safe but driving 20-30 km/hr below the speed limit isn’t practical either. We could have gotten back much faster and enjoy the evening earlier.
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