Hobbiton & Rotorua Living Māori Village Private Tour Ex-Auckland
Experience the magic of great value Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and the geothermal oasis of Rotorua on an exclusive luxury private tour from Auckland. Walk into the real-world landscape on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, and continue visiting the mighty Whakarewarewa Valley, for a truly culture rich experience, the home to a living Māori village and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute including a Hangi Pie Meal. Set amongst a highly active landscape erupting with geothermal activity where you can experience bubbling mud pools and the 30m-tall Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts many times daily.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Bombay Hills, Waikato 2472, New Zealand
The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
Stop At: Robert Harris, 2189 Gordonton Road, Taupiri 3791, New Zealand
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, 17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Explore an authentic living Māori village where people live on a daily basis, using natural geothermal resources to cook, bathe and heat their homes as they have for centuries. Discover the vibrancy of Māori culture and the fascinating traditions of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people, who shaped tourism in New Zealand. View the geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley up close, including the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools. Enjoy a traditional cooking demonstration – watch our residents prepare Hāngi meals in our in-ground steam boxes, and cook corn in the bubbling water of our geothermal hot pools – as they have for generations. Learn what it’s like to live in the challenging environment of the Whakarewarewa Valley, where daily life includes cooking in the bubbling pools and steam vents, and bathing in the refreshing therapeutic waters.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Once we arrive, you spend 30-45 mins shopping in the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and grabbing a drink or a bite in the famous Shire’s Rest Cafe. Your guided tour starts on a Hobbiton tour bus with a drive through New Zealand's picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.
After you finish your amazing Hobbit tour we make our way through the scenic roads into geothermal valley of Rotorua for your next experience at the living Maori village!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
After an enchanting fun-filled cultural experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Easy level of fitness is required and comfortable shoes with a good grip."
"Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and bring a camera & any essential personal items."
"This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended."
"You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain."
"Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos."
"You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol."
"Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns."
"Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain."
"There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible."
"We can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
06:30 AM
Duração: 13 Hours
Ponto de partida: Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, 8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Airports- Auckland Intl Airport, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Ports- Princes Wharf, 137-147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Fullers360 Self Service Ticket Kiosks, 107 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.