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Te Puia Tours
Explore the largest active geyser and live Māori arts in one tour.
- Best for families and learners curious about Māori craftsmanship, geothermal wonders, and New Zealand’s endangered kiwi bird.
- Book this if you want a deep dive into traditional carving, geothermal springs, and the Kiwi Conservation Center.
- Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, geysers, hot mud pools, carving/weaving schools, kiwi sanctuary, geothermal valley, Māori village.
- Make the most of the live carvings at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute—ask the artisans about the patterns they carve into wood, bone, and stone.
Explore the largest active geyser and live Māori arts in one tour.
- Best for families and learners curious about Māori craftsmanship, geothermal wonders, and New Zealand’s endangered kiwi bird.
- Book this if you want a deep dive into traditional carving, geothermal springs, and the Kiwi Conservation Center.
- Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, geysers, hot mud pools, carving/weaving schools, kiwi sanctuary, geothermal valley, Māori village.
- Make the most of the live carvings at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute—ask the artisans about the patterns they carve into wood, bone, and stone.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
- English-speaking guide
- Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
- Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Haka Combo (if option selected)
- 30-minute Haka performance
- Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
Hāngī Lunch Buffet Combo (if option selected)
- Hāngī Lunch Buffet (see menu here)
- Tip: If you’re into photography, position yourself near the Pohutu Geyser about 15 minutes before its expected eruption—morning light makes for great photos.
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
- This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
See a powerful Māori haka in an iconic geothermal setting.
- Best for visitors looking for an action-packed day combining natural wonders with cultural performances in the heart of a geothermal valley.
- Book this if you want a guided tour through the geothermal valley, traditional Māori Haka, and songs with a tour of geysers, mud pools, and marae.
- Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi center, Māori arts schools, haka show, traditional Pōhiri welcome, Mōteatea chants, poi dances.
- Make the most of the haka performance; ask about the significance of each gesture—each movement tells a story about strength, unity, and identity.
See a powerful Māori haka in an iconic geothermal setting.
- Best for visitors looking for an action-packed day combining natural wonders with cultural performances in the heart of a geothermal valley.
- Book this if you want a guided tour through the geothermal valley, traditional Māori Haka, and songs with a tour of geysers, mud pools, and marae.
- Everything you'll get: 90-minute tour, Pohutu Geyser, Kiwi center, Māori arts schools, haka show, traditional Pōhiri welcome, Mōteatea chants, poi dances.
- Make the most of the haka performance; ask about the significance of each gesture—each movement tells a story about strength, unity, and identity.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hour tour of Te Puia Geothermal Park
- English-speaking guide
- 30-minute Haka performance
- Pōhiri (traditional Māori welcome), Waiata (song), Mōteatea (traditional chant), Poi, Haka
- Access to Māori crafts demonstration, Māori village, Pohutu Geyser, Marae meeting house, and Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Park
- Entry to Kiwi Conservation Center
- Entry to Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Tip: For the most engaging experience, sit close to the performers during the kapa haka show to feel the powerful vibrations.
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and stroller/pram.
- This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or back/neck injuries.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.
- Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
- Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
- Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
- Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.
Rotorua’s geothermal and Maori highlights with Auckland transfers.
- Best for travelers looking for a comprehensive and one-day Rotorua experience with convenient round-trip transfers from Auckland.
- Book this if you want a small-group tour from Auckland through Rotorua’s geothermal marvels at Te Puia and a deeper understanding of Māori culture.
- Everything you get: Guided tour of Te Puia geothermal park and a Māori village, Rotorua city highlights, round-trip transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
- Make the most of your free time in Rotorua to explore its vibrant city center, and geothermal attractions, or relax by the lake before heading back to Auckland.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Rotorua
- 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
- Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
- Kiwi bird-watching
- Driving tour through Rotorua City
- Free time in Rotorua
- English-speaking guide
- Small-group tour
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
- Snacks and water
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure
- Tip: Take advantage of the free time in Rotorua by strolling along the shores of Lake Rotorua—locals often relax here to catch views of Mokoia Island.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility, back, or cardiovascular issues.
- A minimum of 5 guests is required for the tour to proceed. The maximum number of guests is 16.
- Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children aged under 7 years must travel in a child safety car seat. You can bring your own or rent for $20 NZD with a 24-hour notice.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Auckland
Start your journey in the heart of Auckland. Watch the cityscape transition into the rolling countryside as you leave the bustling city behind.
1
Hobbiton Movie Set
6 attractions
Tickets included
Begin your adventure at The Shire's Rest and take a scenic ride to Hobbiton. Along the way, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and stories from the Alexander family about their role in Middle-earth magic.
Highlights
1. Hobbiton Sign
Here, you'll begin your guided walking tour through Hobbiton’s 12-acre movie set, exploring hobbit holes, lush gardens, and Bagshot Row. Admire the intricate details that bring Middle-earth to life and learn fascinating facts from your guide.
2. Hobbit Holes
Wander past the whimsical hobbit holes dotting the hillside, each uniquely detailed with vibrant doors, gardens, and tiny props, reflecting life in the Shire. Ask your guide which hobbit hole corresponds to specific characters, like Samwise Gamgee's home.
3. Bag End
Admire Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' iconic residence at the top of the hill. The “No Admittance Except on Party Business” sign is perfect for a photo op. Bag End’s design intentionally reflects wealth, with its larger size and perfectly maintained garden. The door doesn’t open to an interior set.
4. Bagshot Row
Step inside one of the humble hobbit homes on Bagshot Row, where authentic interiors include charming furniture and cozy details crafted for the films. Bagshot Row includes #40, the only hobbit hole you can enter, offering an immersive peek into hobbit life. Take your time exploring the details inside the hobbit hole—it’s a rare opportunity to see craftsmanship up close.
5. The Green Dragon Inn
Tickets included
Enjoy a complimentary drink from Hobbiton’s Southfarthing range and relax by the fire. The ales and cider served here were specially brewed for Hobbiton, with lower alcohol content for filming realism. Don’t miss the Frogmorton Ginger Beer—it’s refreshing and family-friendly!
6. Return to The Shire's Rest
Board the vehicle for a relaxing ride back to The Shire’s Rest. Reflect on your magical Hobbiton experience as you traverse the scenic Alexander farm. Before heading back to Auckland, explore the Shire Store for unique memorabilia and grab a bite at the café while enjoying the picturesque countryside.
Passes by
Tirau
2
Te Puia Geothermal Park
3 attractions
Tickets included
Explore the geothermal wonders of Te Puia, home to the spectacular Pōhutu Geyser. Experience the bubbling mud pools that give Te Puia its otherworldly feel. You'll also get a taste of Māori culture and New Zealand's exclusive kiwi birds.
Highlights
1. Pōhutu Geyser
Watch in awe as the Pōhutu Geyser erupts, sending steam and water into the air up to 30 meters high. It’s a stunning natural spectacle and one of the park's highlights.
2. Kiwi Conservation Center
Get a rare glimpse of kiwis in their nocturnal environment. These remarkable birds come alive at night – watch them explore and feed as you learn about their past and the conservation efforts securing their future.
3. Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
At Te Puia, the Māori Arts School is a vibrant institution where local Māori artisans learn and practice traditional crafts such as carving and weaving. You’ll get to see live demonstrations, watch the creation of intricate wood carvings, and learn about the cultural significance behind each art form.
Passes by
Rotorua City
5
END POINT
Auckland
Hobbiton and Rotorua in one small-group guided tour from Auckland.
- Best for: those who want an immersive experience combining the magic of Hobbiton with Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights.
- Book this tour if you want: fully guided tours of the Hobbiton set with behind-the-scenes stories, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
- What you’ll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia with entry, Rotorua city highlights, return transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
- Enjoy a visit to the Green Dragon Inn and sample bespoke ciders and beers brewed for the Lord of the Rings films.
Hobbiton and Rotorua in one small-group guided tour from Auckland.
- Best for: those who want an immersive experience combining the magic of Hobbiton with Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori cultural highlights.
- Book this tour if you want: fully guided tours of the Hobbiton set with behind-the-scenes stories, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia.
- What you’ll get: Guided tours of Hobbiton and Te Puia with entry, Rotorua city highlights, return transfers from Auckland, with water and snacks.
- Enjoy a visit to the Green Dragon Inn and sample bespoke ciders and beers brewed for the Lord of the Rings films.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
- English-speaking guide
- Access to Pohutu Geyser, mud pools, kiwi viewing, & Maori Arts School
- Driving tour through Rotorua City
- Hobbiton banquet lunch (based on option selected)
- Hangi buffet dinner here (based on option selected)
- Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
- Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Hobbit Holes: Small-sized holes with colorful doors and tiny windows.
- Bag End: The iconic Hobbit home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins with its round red door.
- The Mill: A rustic mill that sits on a double arched bridge.
- The Party Tree: A large oak tree in the center of Hobbiton that features in the LOTR trilogy and the Hobbit films.
- Green Dragon Inn: A rustic pub where you can enjoy Hobbit-style ale or cider.
- Pohutu Geyser: The largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere that erupts up to 20 times a day!
- Mud Pools: A small cluster of boiling mud baths native to Te Puia.
- Maori Arts and Crafts Institution: A traditional arts school where you can witness wood carving and weaving.
- Kiwi Conservation Center: A center where you can observe kiwis and their foraging behaviors up close.
- Te Puia Geothermal Valley: An area with bubbling mud pools, dramatic geysers, and beautiful native bush.
- Tip: Keep an eye out of the corrugated iron sculptures lining the road in Tirau on your way to Rotorua.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- This experience is not recommended for people with mobility, back or cardiovascular issues.
- Children below 7 years must be in a child safety seat as per the legal requirement in New Zealand. Guests can mention their need for a safety or booster seat during the booking process.
- Non-English speaking customers and guests with hearing difficulties can download the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information in 15 languages. It is recommended to download the app prior to the tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Minibus
Timeline
Map
START POINT
Auckland CBD
Start your day with hotel pickups from Central Business District, Auckland.
Passes by
Waikato
Pirongia
Otorohanga
1
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Tickets included
These mesmerizing caves glow with thousands of tiny luminescent worms, making for a magical, otherworldly experience you can't see anywhere else.
2
Te Puia Geothermal Park
2 attractions
Free Admission
Rotorua’s geothermal wonders come alive here, with bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers, and the chance to learn about Māori culture and traditions.
Highlights
1. Pohutu Geyser
Free Admission
Pohutu is the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting up to 20 times a day, sometimes reaching 30 meters into the air.
2. Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Free Admission
This is the heart of Māori culture in Rotorua, where you can watch traditional carving and weaving, preserving skills passed down through generations.
Passes by
Rotorua City
7
END POINT
Auckland CBD
Explore Waitomo’s glowworms and Rotorua’s geothermal marvels in one day.
- Best for culture and nature lovers looking to combine iconic Waitomo caves with Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Maori cultural experiences.
- Book this if you want: A seamless day trip that includes a Waitomo glowworm tour, Rotorua geysers, mud pools, and a visit to a Maori village.
- Everything you get: Guided tours, small-group access, round-trip transfers, snacks, and entry to Waitomo, Te Puia, and the Kiwi Bird Enclosure.
- Make the most of the glowworms in the quiet darkness of Waitomo, then explore Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools, geysers, and rich Maori culture.
Explore Waitomo’s glowworms and Rotorua’s geothermal marvels in one day.
- Best for culture and nature lovers looking to combine iconic Waitomo caves with Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Maori cultural experiences.
- Book this if you want: A seamless day trip that includes a Waitomo glowworm tour, Rotorua geysers, mud pools, and a visit to a Maori village.
- Everything you get: Guided tours, small-group access, round-trip transfers, snacks, and entry to Waitomo, Te Puia, and the Kiwi Bird Enclosure.
- Make the most of the glowworms in the quiet darkness of Waitomo, then explore Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools, geysers, and rich Maori culture.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, and Te Puia
- 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Cave
- Waitomo River boat ride
- 1.5-hour guided tour of Te Puia Geothermal Valley, Rotorua
- Visit to Puhuto Geyser, Mud Pools, and Maori Village
- Kiwi bird-watching
- English-speaking guide
- Small-group tour
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
- Snacks and water
- Entry to Te Puia Geothermal Valley
- Access to Kiwi Bird Enclosure
- Tip: Watch master carvers demonstrate their skills at the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, and get the chance to ask about their craft.
- Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- This tour is accessible to those with reasonable mobility.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Infants aged 0 to 2 can travel for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- The minimum number of guests required for booking one ticket for this experience is two.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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