Tauranga Shore Excursion with Hobbiton and Rotorua Geyser
Experience the beauty and unique culture of New Zealand on this exciting day trip from Tauranga. Meet your guide at the port and embark on a journey to the geothermal wonders of Whakarewarewa and the famous movie set of Hobbiton.
Immerse yourself in the local Maori culture with a lively Kapa Haka performance and get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Lord of the Rings film franchise. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn in The Shire and all entrance fees are included, so you can simply focus on making memories.
What to Expect
Explore the stunning coast of Mount Maunganui and its two distinctive beaches: the harbour beach (Pilot Bay) and the ocean beach with great surf as we depart for our day trip to Rotorua's Te Puia and Hobbiton.
Stop 1: Te Puia Discover the Whakarewarewa Valley in Rotorua, a geothermal landscape steeped in history and tradition. See the Prince of Wales Feathers geyser and the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pohutu Geyser. Observe steam vents, mud pools, and sulphuric aromas as you visit the village of Whakarewarewa and its local Maori iwi.
Stop 2: Hobbiton Movie Set Immerse yourself in the world of Middle-earth as you visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, home to the Hobbits in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Your guide will show you around the hobbit holes and reveal the behind-the-scenes movie secrets and attention to detail. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn after the tour.
Lower Kaimai Range (pass by) Head back to the port while passing through the Kaimai Range, a mountain range separating Waikato from the Bay of Plenty.
What to Expect
Explore the stunning coast of Mount Maunganui and its two distinctive beaches: the harbour beach (Pilot Bay) and the ocean beach with great surf as we depart for our day trip to Rotorua's Te Puia and Hobbiton.
Stop 1: Te Puia Discover the Whakarewarewa Valley in Rotorua, a geothermal landscape steeped in history and tradition. See the Prince of Wales Feathers geyser and the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pohutu Geyser. Observe steam vents, mud pools, and sulphuric aromas as you visit the village of Whakarewarewa and its local Maori iwi.
Stop 2: Hobbiton Movie Set Immerse yourself in the world of Middle-earth as you visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, home to the Hobbits in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Your guide will show you around the hobbit holes and reveal the behind-the-scenes movie secrets and attention to detail. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn after the tour.
Lower Kaimai Range (pass by) Head back to the port while passing through the Kaimai Range, a mountain range separating Waikato from the Bay of Plenty.