Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus
Overview
Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium Tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row.
Pay a little more to be comfortable and have everything included.
Make sure you read the small print when you look at other tours and check what is included when you compare price. We include a premium buffet lunch at Te Puia.
We keep the groups small with no more than 12 people on our vehicle, meaning our drivers can and will give you, personal service.
Check our reviews to see what people say about us, our vehicles, & our team of experienced and enthusiastic drivers.
All meals provided on the tour are prepared in a professional kitchen and normally served in a restaurant or café.
We pickup from all central Auckland accommodation.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and other meeting points by arrangement including private addresses in the central metropolitan area
- Buffet lunch either at Hobbiton or Te Puia, vegetarian and gluten free options available
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set + Te Puia
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks unless specified
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask [BRAND]/ [BRAND] to contact us for the custom price
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel before we leave Auckland.We can drop you off at the same location we picked you up from, or from a different location.We guarantee to travel for one person on this tourWe promise quality and personal service in spacious vehiclesWe pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidized shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible
What To Expect
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Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Te Puia
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - children under two years of age cannot travel on a group tour - We can arrange private tours for families travelling with children under 2
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for a small optional gratuity for the use of seat and child restraint for the day
- Our minimum number is one person - we build groups - do not worry of you are travelling alone or as a couple, your tour will go ahead
- Our vehicles are generally quieter. We have a solid barrier separating the main cabin from the luggage area and carpeted floors, which reduces road noise.
- We are slightly more expensive, because we keep our groups small. We are more concerned about your comfort, than fitting a high number of people in a small space
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus?
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Activity code: C-14795P2
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Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 57 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and other meeting points by arrangement including private addresses in the central metropolitan area.
- buffet lunch either at Hobbiton or Te Puia, vegetarian and gluten free options available.
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set + Te Puia.
- Local taxes.
- Live commentary on board.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Food and drinks unless specified.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and other meeting points by arrangement including private addresses in the central metropolitan area
- Buffet lunch either at Hobbiton or Te Puia, vegetarian and gluten free options available
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set + Te Puia
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks unless specified
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask [BRAND]/ [BRAND] to contact us for the custom price
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - children under two years of age cannot travel on a group tour - We can arrange private tours for families travelling with children under 2
- Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for a small optional gratuity for the use of seat and child restraint for the day
- Our minimum number is one person - we build groups - do not worry of you are travelling alone or as a couple, your tour will go ahead
- Our vehicles are generally quieter. We have a solid barrier separating the main cabin from the luggage area and carpeted floors, which reduces road noise.
- We are slightly more expensive, because we keep our groups small. We are more concerned about your comfort, than fitting a high number of people in a small space
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
