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Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set

Name: Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set
Brand: Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Price: 329 NZD
Availability: InStock

From NZD$329

4.9

(85 reviews)

Departs from: Tours from Auckland

Duration: 9 hours

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Travel in comfort from Auckland to Rotorua on this small group, fully guided day tour that combines movie magic, stunning countryside, and cultural highlights. Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set, explore the beauty of the Waikato region, and experience the charm of Rotorua, known for its geothermal wonders and rich Māori heritage. Led by passionate local guides and travelling in modern, comfortable minibuses, this is the perfect way to journey through the heart of the North Island.

Why you’ll love this

Visit the real Middle-earth with a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set

Travel through the lush farmlands of the Waikato region

Enjoy stories, photo stops, and local insights from your friendly expert guide

See the quirky town of Tirau and the scenic Fitzgerald Glade

Experience a relaxed, small group journey with complimentary snacks and water

Itinerary

What’s included

Small group guided tour from Auckland to Rotorua

Entry and guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set

Modern, air-conditioned transport with complimentary water and snacks

Live commentary from your experienced local guide

Complimentary water and snacks

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

9/13/2026

Perfect from start to finish

Was a great experience from start to finish, the guide Grant was on time to pick us up, very friendly and very informative, made the trip very comfortable and hassle free. Hobbiton was amazing, a must go to if visiting New Zealand. Thanks Marie, Joe & Shania. Sydney NSW

transam66

9/6/2026

I recommand

John was amazing and the tour was on time and very well organized. Knowledgeable guide and amazing sceneries.

Traveler27928967008

8/30/2026

Amazing

Perfect experience if you are a fan of Lord of the Rings. The final visit to Te-Puia is the perfect ending for the trip. I recommend the one-way tour, and spend an extra day in Rotorua.

Pilar P

7/19/2026

AKL-ROT via hobbitan, great experience!

Great tour! Super informative! Loved having that lil bit extra time in hobbiton compared to other tours! John our guide was fantastic, even though we weren’t booked in for the Waiotapu he was easily able to add us on and get us sorted for that extra bit, highly recommend!

Peter V

7/16/2026

We all hobit sometimes

What a great day it was. It began early, really early, but the drive went by fast. We were only three in our group and that was an opening for a unique experience. Timmy, our guide, was brilliant leading genuine discussions and telling stories about the area and about NZ. Just a great day. I'm very happy with the tour and can't recommend it enough.

Aviad K

6/9/2026

A Grand Day in Hobbiton

Lovely tour. Very punctual and hospitable. Grant took care of me and others anwering any questions and prepping for all contingencies from traffic to your times while still allowing time for shopping and even a Hokey Pokey stop. He's kind, patient and extremely efficient and knowledgeable about the area and even have recommendations for other restaurants and experiences. Hobbiton to was well handled all around and a great experience especially for fans of the movies. Had a great day overall and thanks again to Grant for making it particularly special!

Compass11568737169

5/11/2026

Fantastic all round!!

Amazing all around, thank you for all the help

Vasuki K

4/12/2026

Highly Recommend!

We had a great experience with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Geoff was our guide and he was engaged with the group the entire time and very organized. Prior to pickup, everyone was added on whatsapp and given time updates. He also talked a lot about local things on our ride to Hobbiton. We booked with another company for the return trip from Rotorura (due to availability) and the difference was definitely noticeable! Would definitely recommend Cheeky Kiwi and their attention to detail and clear communication.

Ruoyan Z

3/8/2026

Very enjoyable trip to Rotorua via Hobbiton.

Liam was wonderful as a tour guide and driver. He is very knowledgeable and courteous, well suited for the job.

Sukumaran M

2/7/2026

Hobbiton one way tour to Rotorua

We used this tour to see Hobbiton and reposition from Auckland to our next Airbnb in Rotorua. Our guide Geoff made the drive go by fast by telling us lots of information about the sights we passed and the country in general. Hobbiton is not to be missed, especially if you’re a fan of Lord of the Rings - but really interesting for almost anyone. This was our 2nd experience with the Cheeky team - you can’t go wrong with these guys!

Stephen J