3 Day Hobbiton, Rotorua & Geothermal Adventure

Explore Hobbiton, Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, and Māori culture in 3 days. Small group tours, hotel stays, and a scenic floatplane make it unforgettable.

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From *$2150 NZD per person twin share

〰️ From *$2150 NZD per person twin share

Champagne Pool in Wai-O-Tapu, New Zealand, featuring vibrant orange and green colors with steam rising, surrounded by forest and a clear blue sky.

Package Holiday Details

  • Travel Style: Independent Coach, & Small Group Tours

  • Accomodation Level: 4 Star Hotel

  • Option to upgrade to private driver

  • Price subject to seasonal changes

  • Cost of suggested activities not included

Map of New Zealand highlighting cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and a red line marking a route from Auckland to another location in the North Island.

Experience the magic of New Zealand on this 3-day Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Geothermal tour. Step into the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, explore Te Pā Tū, New Zealand’s most awarded cultural attraction, and witness Rotorua’s spectacular geothermal wonders. Soar above the region on a scenic floatplane for breathtaking views, and immerse yourself in Māori culture through interactive experiences. With small group and coach tours, comfortable hotel accommodation, and two included breakfasts, this fully customisable tour makes it easy to enjoy Rotorua’s highlights in comfort and style.

Visited Locations

Hobbiton〰️Rotorua〰️Auckland

ITINERARY

  • Auckland to Rotorua Small Group Tour via Hobbiton Movie Set

    Departing from Auckland city, this is a wonderful way to get to Rotorua and include a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films. Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Journey through the heritage town of Cambridge where tree-lined streets add to the English-style atmosphere. On arrival at Shire's Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour where you will see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree and visit the Green Dragon Inn (where a complimentary beer, cider or ginger ale is included). At this stunning location you can take a photo at the door of Bilbo's house, Bag End, looking out over the whole of Hobbiton to the hills in the distance. At the end of your Hobbiton movie set tour you will travel on to Rotorua.

    Accommodation -Millennium Hotel Rotorua

    Millennium Hotel is Rotorua's largest 4-star deluxe hotel. Perfectly situated in the heart of the city overlooking Lake Rotorua. Five levels of accommodation offer guests a wide variety of scenic views.

    Includes Breakfast

  • Included Activity: Eco Thermal Park Tour with Elite Adventures

    See it all, the ultimate volcanic and geothermal Rotorua Tour. Learn about the huge colourful hot springs, erupting geysers and active boiling mud pools, spectacular volcanoes and lush native forest. All on a fully guided 1/2 day tour in Rotorua. You'll travel through forestry and farmland to NZ's largest boiling mud pool and a series of colourful hot springs at Wai-o-tapu. Then see the Lady Knox geyser erupt. Next a short drive to the Waimangu Volcanic valley where your guide will explain the Mt Tarawera eruption which blew open this spectacular, bush covered, geothermal park.

    Included Activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Maori Cultural Experience

    New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Attraction, presenting Te Pā Tū. Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within the forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, blazing bonfires, and a forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū shares Māori history, traditions, and cultural aspirations across 4-hours of celebration and feasting. These events change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

  • Included Activity: Orakei Korako Hidden Valley with Volcanic Air Safaris by floatplane

    From above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. Flying south on a floatplane, you will gain an appreciation of what local Maori refer to as the ‘Sisters of Fire’. Here, volcanic activity has pierced the earth surface across the fault-line forming the reserves of Waimangu and Wai-O-Tapu which, when viewed from above, dismay a spectacular palette of natures most vibrant colours. Landing at Orakei Korako, ‘the Hidden Valley’, is an amazing opportunity to experience hot springs, gushing geysers and the natural beauty of this geothermal wonderland.

    SUGGESTED ACTIVITY - Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

    This 30 minute highlights tour is a rare opportunity to spend time with New Zealand Jade artists. New Zealand Jade known as Greenstone, but more commonly known in New Zealand as Pounamu has a rich history within Maori culture. The expert guide will show you the intricate process of Pounamu carving first hand in the Mountain Jade studio. The local artist will be there to personally demonstrate the carving process and share their stories and knowledge with you. To top off the tour, you will get to select your very own piece of Pounamu and learn to string it yourself so you can take it home.

    Rotorua to Auckland by InterCity Coach

    The drive from Rotorua to Auckland takes you through the heart of the Waikato and its rich agricultural land. Along New Zealand's longest river, the Waikato. A little further than Hamilton is Auckland City, New Zealand's largest, spread over approximately 60 square kilometres. From the vibrant and trendy fashion and cuisine found in Ponsonby and Parnell to the breathtaking native bush and beaches of the West Coast, Auckland is full of life and the opportunities to explore are endless.

Inclusions

2 x Breakfast 〰️ Coach and Small Group Tours 〰️ Hotel accommodation 〰️ Hobbiton Movie Set 〰️ Maori Cultural Experience 〰️ floatplane

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