What an amazing day trip away from Auckland! I was staying in Sydney and decided to hop on the plane to NZ just to mix things up a bit. Looking at TripAdvisor, this trip was quite popular and so I booked it! John was an excellent driver and super knowledgeable during our rides. It was the perfect mix of culture, fantasy and natural wonders!
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W9730TWmichaelas
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour with Raymond!
A big thank you to Raymond for a fantastic tour to Hobbiton! Your knowledge, warm hospitality and enthusiasm made the experience so enjoyable. We really appreciated all the interesting insights and had an amazing time. Highly recommend!
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Camille O
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great day trip
We had a fabulous time. Adil was an amazing guide. We learned a lot and enjoyed the pace of the activities
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georgew386
April 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Loved the Hobbiton and Rotorua Tour
We went on the Hobbiton and Rotorua group tour with Auckland & Beyond. We were picked up on-time 6.20am and greeted by Gabrielle - our friendly driver. It was about a 2 hour drive to Hobbiton during which Gabrielle shared interesting local information, general chat, and played some music to keep us comfortable. The guides at Hobbiton were lovely, informative, and offered to take photos of us. The was well placed and the sets and scenery were beautiful. The Rotorua portion shared the magic of the area which, for me, is the local Maori culture and the Rotorua Lake. I wish we had more time to explore the area but most our time here was in the Te Puia Geothermal Park which was very exciting. Thank you to Riley our guide there for your information. It was also my first ever sitting of Kiwi Birds. Thank you to everyone.
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Trip42176825002
April 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!
It was an amazing experience and one that was comfortable and a lot of fun! John the driver was the absolute best that made the whole experience run smooth
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gswaminath
April 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Nancy was absolutely amazing. There for us every step of the way with very interesting commentary and extremely organized. We didn’t have to worry about any logistics as we were in excellent hands. Highly recommend the Rotorua/Hobbiton day tour!!
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Cruiser28975596357
April 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
We love NZ
Nancy was the most wonderful tour guide. Super knowledgeable and witty and very chill.
The tour was exceptional. So much to see in a day but we were relaxed and happy as Larry!
Thanks Nancy from your two Irish girls ☘️
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611trudel
April 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fun fun tour!
Ask for Nansy! What this previous Californian doesn’t know about kiwis is not worth hearing about 😆
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priyaajoseph
March 21, 2026 · via Viator
John was fantastic. He...
John was fantastic. He made a very long day really fun. I really enjoyed his insights along the tour.
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808niks808
March 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The Grand Finale Full Day of Our Amazing Holiday!
Three generations (my parents, husband, kids—17 & 15–and I) enjoyed our excursions to Rotorua and Hobbiton immensely! Our group included four others (a married couple and two sisters) as well as our guide Jon, who narrated during our drive to share interesting information about NZ and the sights we were admiring (such as the magical low mist from which Aotearoa got its name), gave updates on our progress toward our activities, and answered the questions everyone asked along the way.
The van seats twelve, including the driver and front passenger seats. The rest of the seats are in a 3/3/4 configuration. I found the seats comfortable and some of us even took some cat naps during the excursion. We were provided with bottled water and snacks like crisps/chips and cookies.
It’s a very full day. 12 hours is an accurate estimate (with traffic, our RT was a bit longer, but also Jon was great about allowing us all time to shop for souvenirs at our respective stops, which adds minutes here and there but made the day more personal/special). He also brought us to a wonderful lunch spot between Rotorua and Hobbiton that was peaceful and featured delicious burgers and chips/fries!
Te Puia in Rotorua was fantastic. Our guide, Moi, had such charm and engaging energy—not to mention a wealth of knowledge. The tour there is about 1.5 hours. We loved seeing kiwi and were lucky to see the geysers shoot water up high, with the winds bringing the mist to us! We appreciated learning more about the natural wonders and Māori customs/traditions and history.
Hobbiton was a whimsical, gorgeous dreamscape. Not all of those in our group had seen the movie or read the books—but the clips featured on the bus coupled with the incredible details of the set made permanent and the beauty of the farmland captivated us all nonetheless. It was so much fun to explore do 2.5 hours, including our time in a hobbit home that is fully furnished and made to be touched/enjoyed.
Because Jon took care of everything—checking us in at the stops; pointing us to shops, toilets, places to get snacks or treats; guiding us to assembly or queue areas; giving us preview info of what to expect; gathering us after—we could simply relax and enjoy the experiences. Having him drive allowed us more rest/relaxation time, which was a treat. Best of all, Jon clearly enjoys being a guide and aims to ensure everyone is comfortable and having the best time possible. He was a definite highlight of our day (so much so that my mom gave him a thank you hug at the end).
This was definitely one of the best days on an amazing vacation!
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