🌐 Official Hobbiton Website

Learn more about Hobbiton Movie Set - history, behind-the-scenes, and additional information.

🌐 Official Wai-O-Tapu Website

Discover more about Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - geology, geothermal features, and conservation.

Overview

Experience two of New Zealand's most iconic attractions in one unforgettable day! This combo tour combines the magic of Middle-earth at Hobbiton with the geothermal wonders of Rotorua - including Wai-O-Tapu and the majestic Redwood Forest.

Begin at Hobbiton with breakfast at The Shire's Rest Cafe, explore the 12-acre movie set with 44 hobbit holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Then journey to Rotorua to witness the stunning Champagne Pool, bubbling geothermal features, and towering redwood trees.

Full Description

Your epic 13.5-hour adventure begins at 6:30 AM from Auckland. First stop is Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, where you'll enjoy breakfast before exploring the magical world of Middle-earth with an expert guide.

Explore all 44 hobbit holes, the Party Tree, and the Mill. Learn behind-the-scenes stories from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. End with a complimentary drink at the famous Green Dragon Inn.

Journey to Rotorua to explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland - witness the famous Champagne Pool with its vibrant colors, bubbling mud pools, and spectacular geothermal terraces. Then walk among towering Californian Redwood trees in the majestic Redwood Forest.

This small-group tour ensures personalized attention at both locations with plenty of photo opportunities. Return to Auckland by 8:00 PM with memories of movie magic and natural geothermal wonders.