Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland
Overview
If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, then head to Te Puia to experience the powerful geothermal landscape and living Māori culture that make Rotorua unlike anywhere else in the country. It’s a chance to go beyond simply seeing New Zealand—to experience the stories, people, and landscapes that make it unique.
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart.
Our tours are led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
What's Included
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Bottled water & snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Te Puia
- Complimentary hotel pickup & drop off in Auckland CBD (select locations only)
- Hobbiton Movie Set
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central (pass by)
Waikato Region (pass by)
Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Tirau (pass by)
Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Nga Manu Ahurei (Kiwi House bird enclosure)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Pohutu Geyser
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rotorua (pass by)
Auckland (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour 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.
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own).
- Bottled water & snacks.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Te Puia.
- Complimentary hotel pickup & drop off in Auckland CBD (select locations only).
- Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide.
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland 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
- Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)
- Bottled water & snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Te Puia
- Complimentary hotel pickup & drop off in Auckland CBD (select locations only)
- Hobbiton Movie Set
- Fully Guided Small Group Tour with local driver/guide
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
