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icon13 hours  (approx.)
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Visit two of the North Island’s most popular attractions in one day on this small-group tour from Auckland. First, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. In the afternoon, continue to Rotorua to explore the city and visit the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, where highlights include geysers, volcanic mud pools, sulphur springs, and geothermal craters.
  • Guided Hobbiton tour including a drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • Spectacular sights and photo opportunities at the Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Auckland
  • Small-group tour with a maximum of 11 people
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6:30 AM
Hotel pick-ups are from the below hotels only. If you do not see your pickup location please select the closest one to you to be picked up from. Pick ups start up to 20 mins before your tour time. Please see below what group your hotel is in and what your pick-up time is. Please be waiting in your accommodation's lobby or outside no later than this time to avoid missing your pick up. Guides have multiple pick-ups so can on occasion run up to 10 minutes late. Guides cannot wait for late passengers as it will mean the entire group is at risk of missing out, so please be waiting and ready (5-10 minutes before your listed time is highly recommended). Group 1: 20 minutes before tour start time. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Group 2: 15 minutes before tour start time. Adina Apartments, Copthorne Hotel Auckland, Grand Mercure Hotel, Hilton Hotel Auckland, JUCY Snooze, M Social, Nesuto Stadium Apartments, Pullman Hotel, Queen Street Backpackers, SO/Auckland Group 3: 10 minutes before tour start time. AVANI Metropolis, Barclay Suites, CityLife Hotel Auckland, Heritage Hotel Auckland (Hobson Street), ibis Budget Auckland, Rydges Hotel Auckland, Stamford Plaza Auckland. Group 4: 5 minutes before tour start time. Crowne Plaza Auckland, Four Points by Sheraton, Airedale Boutique Suites Auckland, SkyCity Hotel, SkyCity Grand Hotel, YMCA Hostel Group 5: At tour start time or up to 10 minutes after. Cordis Hotel Auckland, Grand Millennium Hotel, Haka Lodge Auckland City, Kiwi International Hotel, VR Auckland City (Hobson Street), St Martins Waldorf Apartment Hotel, Tetra Serviced Apartments by Nesuto, YHA Auckland City Backpackers Passengers that miss their pick up will be required to meet the tour at the tour's first stop at their own expense to continue on the tour. No refunds will be given to late or no show passengers. Auckland Airport (Butterfly Creek) pick up must be requested and approved by our team in writing to receive your pick up time. Pick up time will normally be 20 - 30 minutes after the tour start time.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Cheeky Kiwi Travel
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland.
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What is the social distancing policy during Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland.

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  • "Very recommendable tour, you see three beautiful places in one day." See review

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Hobbiton wonderland!
Lilius_C
, Mar 2020
We had a wonderful day out exploring Hobbiton and the geothermal hot springs with Grant our excellent guide.
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Gregorio_U
, Feb 2020
I was originally booked with a reservation confirmed and my credit card charged. But I also got an email informing me it was no longer available and was offered an alternative Te Puia instead of Wai-o-Tapo with the Hobbiton combo tour. While there were only 11 pax in the van, I was very disappointed with the cramped seats that do not recline and there were no curtains to shield against the heat and sunlight! Fall short of a Mercedes luxury van and by no means comfortable at all. I would have preferred a bigger bus. Got a very good last minute deal with an additional 10% off. Our guide, Andre was funny,accommodating and did his best to provide outstanding service. We were provided with ample water and small snacks. Long road travel time to the sites visited.
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star-5
A great day out.
touristgk2010
, Feb 2020
I really enjoyed this day tour. Hobbiton was even more lovely than I expected and that part of the trip was finished off nicely with a beer in the Green Dragon Inn. The thermal park was really interesting and the small group of ten people was perfect. The chosen lunch place was more than adequate and the scenery on the drive was very impressive.
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Tour From Crown Plaza Auckland
cpscm2
, Feb 2020
I took this tour last week. My tour guide picked me up at my hotel early and off I went with 10 other strangers who soon became my friends. The van was comfortable and easy to get in and out of. I'm somewhat limited physically so was glad about that. I've never saw The Lord of the Rings or read the books but the scenery where it was filmed was absolutely stunning. There are hills to climb at Hobbiton and admiringly I was out of breath once I got to the top. I made it without the aid of others though. Unless you're in a wheelchair or using a walker, you can too. The people I was with made it with no trouble at all. We were given a choice of one free drink at the end of our tour. I chose the apple cider, yum. It did have alcohol in it but not enough to intoxicate you. They also had a ginger beer that you could get that wasn't alcoholic. The drive through the country side was gorgeous! The thermal pools, Hobbiton, everything we saw along the way was worth the long day it took to get there from my Auckland hotel (Crown Plaza). The one negative I had was that although we had a lunch stop it was so rushed neither my travel buddies or I had time to finish our meal before we were back on the road again. Oh, we had additional photo opportunities along the way but I was more impressed with Hobbiton and the thermal pools than the other stops we made. I highly recommend this tour.
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Excellent tour
Christopher_O
, Jan 2020
Our tour guides name was Grant. He is a very experience person. Very friendly and good photographer. Our pictures look great !
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Angela_C
, Sep 2019
Even with it rainey it was a nice day. Would of liked to h ave ssen the Maori culture show but apparently we were late cause of a wreck and to see the late show would of put us in at 800 pm and our driver didnt want to stay that late. Didnt see the colors of the volcano that it shows on the advertisement. Must see the crafts where people are carving sculptures and weaving.
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Excellent
MichaelJohn_K
, Jul 2019
Fantastic tour with an outstanding guide, Jack. Wonderful places, especially Waiotapu is breathtaking. Very recommendable tour, you see three beautiful places in one day.
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