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Highlights
- Spend a full day visiting Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu from Auckland.
- Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set including the Shire and Green Dragon Inn.
- Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the Lord of the Rings films.
- Drive through Rotorua and see volcanic landscapes and vents.
- View bubbling mud pools and the Champagne Pool at Wai-O-Tapu.
- Watch the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser.
Your Experience
Begin your day with a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Walk through the Shire to see hobbit holes and gardens.
Inside the Shire
Stop at the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary drink. Listen to stories about the films and learn about the making of Middle-earth.
Geothermal Wonders
Continue to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. View colorful mineral terraces and bubbling mud pools.
Walking Trails
Follow marked paths to see the Lady Knox Geyser eruption. Information panels explain the volcanic features along the way.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day guided tour departing from Auckland
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- English-speaking tour guide
- Guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Drive through Rotorua region
- Complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set
- Meals except the complimentary beverage
- Personal expenses
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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