Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Join a guided walking tour of Hobbiton with a local guide - note the terrain is uneven - please let us know if you have any mobility problems so we can try and get assistance for you
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Te Puia, Hemo Road, Rotorua New Zealand
Te Puia is where we have a cafe lunch which is a mixture of Maori traditional and typical New Zealand food - Food is labelled and there is a wide range of dishes suiting all dietary requirements, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan.
You have the opportunity to explore the Thermal Valley, See Kiwi Bird and to visit the Maori arts and crafts institute -
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lake Rotorua, Rotorua New Zealand
Sightseeing in and around the Rotorua area
Duration: 1 hour
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel for hours before we leave Auckland
WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR POLICY
“We guarantee to travel for one person” due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid19.
Until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours
We promise quality and personal service in spacious vehicles
We pickup for free at all Central Auckland accommodation, hotels, apartments, etc. We only go to the hotels/accommodation which are booked for that day. We also offer a subsidized shuttle service for people staying our of the city centre to bring them to meet the tour coach. Please liaise with us re where you are to be picked up. It is essential you get in contact with this information as soon as possible
06:25 AM
13 hours(approx.)
Children must be accompanied by an adult - chldren under tour cannot travel on group tour - We can arrange private tours for families travelling with children under 2
Infant seats are required by law in NZ in private vehicles for children under 7 years. We recommend the same standard be applied for your child's safety and have them available in all vehicles for a small optional gratuity for the use of seat and child restraint for the day
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
minimum 4 people required for tour to depart - we build groups - do not worry of you are travelling alone or as a couple
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Posted By : Ruth_S
Hobbiton is magical and the efficiency of the tour makes for a very special experience. Rotorua was amazing also and I would definitely recommend both. We did this on the same tour making for a long day but both experiences were so different that we were constantly stimulated. Our driver Vic was local and could name almost every cow and sheep in the paddock but we really appreciated his in depth knowledge of his own city and his anecdotal stories along the way. Great tour and worth every penny!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Luisita_M
Hobbiton n Te Puia are obviously fantastic tourist destinations. What captured my attention was the availability of resources of the tour and the way they are managing it so everything is well orchestrated. I was the only one of the initial team to go to Hobbiton so Herms drove me there then drove me again to Te Puia to catch the activities there with the rest of the group and back to Auckland. Chris and Herms were sharing a lot of local information which added a lot of interest to an otherwise boring trip. Kudos also to Louise for an on the dot pick up
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Posted On : 2024-04-08
Posted By : Cynthia_G
This tour is amazing and on top of that the weather was perfect! Daryl from FlexiTours was very friendly, knowledgeable and a safe driver. We learned a lot about New Zealand, the Maori culture and Hobbiton. The van was clean and comfortable.
The Hobbiton Movie Set was awesome! Another must when you visit New Zealand. The history of this movie set is amazing and the hobbit house is wonderful and so cute in the inside. Thank you to the Anderson family too for making all this possible. To end the tour you get to relax and try the beer from the Green Dragon Inn.
Rotorua is a little farther away but it’s a nice town. Buffet lunch was great at the Te Puia which served Maori and New Zealand food. Everybody was friendly. I would say that this is a good tour combination. You get to just sit back, enjoy the view and learn new stuff until you get to your destinations.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05
Posted By : Kate_N
Great experience freedom start to finish. Flexi Tours was communicative prior to my arrival in Auckland about what to expect. The van was clean and comfortable and our guide, Louise was amazing. I'd absolutely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-02-22
Posted By : Lee_P
Amazing trip to Hobbiton and Rotorua! Louise, our tour guide, shared wonderful stories and insights and made our trip perfect. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-02-21
Posted By : Jiae_J
Very kind and quick reply.
Trip was well organized.
All was on time which was scheduled. Mini van was clean and comfortable, too.
Our quide Darren was very kind and frendly. His telling about New Zealnd, Maori, etc. was very helpful for me understanding about New Zealand.
Also lunch buffet at Te Puia was good. Of course Hobbiton and Te Puia, it was cool.
Kia ora!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-17
Posted By : Hester654321
The trip lived up to our expectations and was the highlight of our New Zealand visit. The drive was made more enjoyable with Darryl's commentary. Great lunch at Rotorua and both visits were well organized.
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Posted On : 2024-02-15
Posted By : Cathleen_T
This is a long, but amazing tour! What a fantastic opportunity to get out of the city of Auckland and visit Hobbit World and then Rotorua geysers, kiwi habitat, and Māori culture center. The price seems expensive until you add up the hotel pick up, the driving to, the entrance fees, an amazing tour guide, the driving from and the hotel drop off. Worth every penny! Do take it, you all. You will not be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2023-11-28
Posted By : Alan_D
The transportation van was spacious. The tour guide/driver was attentive. Accommodating, knowledgeable and entertaining. Hobbiton and the geyser aria were very interesting.
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Posted On : 2023-11-27
Posted By : HERMA_L
The set was so real, 😍 beautiful. We were transported back to the Lord of the Rings. Felt magical. The land was green and clean. The tour guide was knowledgeable. I recommend this highly. The drivers were kind and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2023-11-07
