We love how jam-packed this tour is. The fact it takes you from Auckland to Hobbiton to Rotorua in just one day is pretty cool!

No refund will be given to tours cancelled with less than 24hrs notice.&nbsp;

WIFI available on board additional $10 per person 
Upgrade to the Maori Culture performance at Te Puia additional $25 per person.

This tour really packs it in! In just one day you&#39;ll travel from Auckland to magical Hobbiton and then onto geothermal oasis, Rotorua. You&#39;ll pass stunning New Zealand countryside, see famous Hobbiton in the flesh and experience a famous geothermal park. Get ready for a day jam-packed full of adventure.&nbsp; 
 
You&#39;ll be picked up from your hotel bright and early on this tour, meeting your fellow passengers and boarding the bus at 6 am. Travelling in a 12-seater minibus, you&#39;ll get a personalised tour through the stunning Waikato countryside. This is&nbsp;the most extensive farming area in the world! During the trip south, you&#39;ll encounter incredible scenery - think towering mountains and farming plains. Get ready for some great photo opportunities! 
 
After zooming through the spectacular countryside, you&#39;ll arrive&nbsp;at the Alexander family sheep farm and Shire&#39;s Rest, the entrance to Hobbiton. There&#39;s tons of sheep to see here, and you can grab a bite to eat and get your coffee fix before the movie set tour begins! 
 
Board a giant Hobbiton bus, bound for The Shire and start your journey. A 2 hour fully guided tour awaits you and you&#39;ll really get to make the most of this awesome movie adventure. Step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens and hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies. Lastly, finish your experience in style with a drink at the famous Hobbiton pub The Green Dragon Inn. 
 
Next, it&#39;s on to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua! Boarding the bus again, you&#39;ll head further south to the land of volcanic springs and geysers. During your&nbsp;trip, pass through the unique town of Tirau and stop for lunch at one of the many cafes. 
 
Afterwards, continue on to the stunning Fitzgerald Glade. You&#39;ll see plenty more New Zeland attractions along the way, so keep your eyes open!&nbsp; 
 
Once you arrive in Rotorua, enjoy a guided tour of the city, past&nbsp;famous and historical sites including Lake Rotorua, The Government Gardens, Blues Baths, Thermal Springs and Polynesian Spa. Once you&#39;ve worked up an appetite exploring, its time for lunch. 
 
Later, your journey continues with a visit to one of the geothermal parks in Rotorua City. Te Puia&nbsp;Geothermal Park is an&nbsp;incredible place&nbsp;full of natural wonders and local history. 
 
Te Puia is home to the world-famous Pohutu geyser, mud pools, hot springs and silica formations. You&#39;ll also find a native Kiwi bird viewing house and see some of the native Maori architecture and culture at the national schools of wood carving, weaving, stone and bone carving.&nbsp; 
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Sadly, the day comes to an end with the return back to Auckland - but with some secret stops along the way! 
 
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Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Copthorne Hotel Auckland City

Cordis Hotel Auckland 

Crowne Plaza Auckland 

DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka

Four Points By Sheraton Auckland

Grand Millennium Auckland

Heritage Auckland 

Hilton Hotel Auckland 

ibis Budget Auckland Central

JW Marriott Auckland

Kiwi International Hotel

M Social Hotel Auckland

Mercure Auckland Queen Street

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

Nesuto Stadium Hotel & Apartments

Park Hyatt Auckland 

Pullman Hotel Auckland

Rydges Hotel Auckland 

SkyCity Hotel Auckland

SO/ Auckland 

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Swiss - Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland

The Grand by SkyCity

The Sebel Auckland Manukau

VR Auckland City

This was all we could have asked for and we look forward to running the same trip next year!

It was an amazing experience.

Amazing experience. Tour was organized and very family friendly.

Definitely book this trip

The tour guide was amazing. Our guide made everyone on the tour feel comfortable

Fun experience

Great fun

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	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!</li>
	<li>Travel from Auckland to Rotorua and visit Hobbiton along the way</li>
	<li>Enjoy a scenic drive through New Zealand countryside</li>
	<li>Visit the famous Hobbiton and have a drink at The Green Dragon Inn</li>
	<li>See the Shire, Hobbit Holes and famous movie set in the flesh&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the New Zealand culture</li>
	<li>Explore Te Puia geothermal park</li>
	<li>See the Pohutu Geyser</li>
	<li>Catch a glimpse of the iconic kiwi bird</li>
	<li>Auckland CBD Hotel/airport pick up, Rotorua City drop off as an option</li>
	<li>Refreshments and snacks included&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Entertainment during drive</li>
	<li>Entry tickets and guided tour of Hobbiton including a beverage in the Green Dragon</li>
	<li>Entry ticket and guided tour of Te Puia or Wai-o-tapu&nbsp;Geothermal parks&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Multiple stops to purchase food, buy souvenirs or take photos &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Guided tour back to your hotel in Auckland</li>
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CHILDREN&rsquo;S FARES

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	<li>Children&rsquo;s fares: 4 &ndash; 14 years inclusive.</li>
	<li>Infants fares: under 4 years old.</li>
	<li>Children aged 14 or under cannot travel on Cheeky Kiwi Travel tour services without an accompanying adult aged 18 or over.</li>
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PRICE INCLUSIONS

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	<li>All entrance fees for booked activities or destinations (some destinations may have optional extras that must be booked for the activity or extra to be included in your tour).</li>
	<li>All meals where indicated.</li>
	<li>Snacks and refreshments.</li>
	<li>Guided tours through most places of interest.</li>
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CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL

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	<li>Cheeky Kiwi Travel reserves the right to alter fares, arrange alternative transport, tour routes, services or accommodation. In the event that Cheeky Kiwi Travel are unable to operate the tour &ndash; an alternative operator will be provided. If an alternative is not available, then a full refund will be issued.</li>
	<li>Cheeky Kiwi Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour if the tour has not meet the minimum passenger numbers required for the tour to operate. In the event that Cheeky Kiwi Travel are unable to operate the tour &ndash; an alternative operator will be provided. If an alternative is not available, then a full refund will be issued. Minimum operational numbers for public tours is usually 4.</li>
	<li>Refunds cannot be made for unused tour portions.</li>
	<li>The operator cannot be held responsible for any personal items or luggage passengers forget to remove from the coach.</li>
	<li>Cheeky Kiwi Travel reserves the right to request passengers leave the coach if their behaviour is detrimental to the enjoyment of other paying passengers. In such circumstances, no refunds shall be given.</li>
	<li>Not all tours operate daily and are subject to availability at the time of booking.</li>
	<li>In the event of a coach breakdown, Cheeky Kiwi Travel reserves the right to alter the tour itinerary. Compensation will be considered if the coach is more than 2 hours late.</li>
	<li>Should we cancel the tour due to force majeure (i.e political unrest, war or threat of war, riots, acts of god, civil strife, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, adverse weather conditions or similar events beyond Cheeky Kiwi Travel &rsquo;s control) we will give a full refund of any monies paid to us less reasonable expenses incurred by us in respect of your booking.</li>
	<li>Cheeky Kiwi Travel is not responsible for the costs of any other travel arrangements due to cancellations or rescheduling of any tour departure.</li>
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