Rotorua District

I've visited almost all the attractions around Rotorua, such as Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, Blue Spring, Huka Falls, and Lake Taupo. What left the deepest impression were Blue Spring and Huka Falls, with their incredibly pristine water and air quality. I really loved these two spots.

The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour was one of the best tours I have ever experienced and was absolutely worth it. The tour itself was well organized, and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of the experience. However, I was disappointed with the way tour cancellations were handled. My Rotorua tour was cancelled at a very late stage, which was unfortunate, especially since I had only planned to spend three days in Auckland. The late cancellation made it difficult to adjust my itinerary and arrange an alternative activity. Despite this setback, I truly enjoyed my visit to Hobbiton, and it was the highlight of my trip.

An Absolute Must try experience!! Very well organised and managed. Very informative and engaging. Staff very friendly and polite. Food is amazing too.

I really enjoyed my visit, especially our tour guide, Dave from Cheeky Travel. He made the tour so much fun and made sure to explain everything we were seeing along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Rotorua is truly a must-visit destination—I absolutely loved my time here and can't wait to come back!

Our Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Flexi Tours experience was absolutely amazing! Hobbiton truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth, with stunning scenery and incredible attention to detail. The glowworms in the Waitomo Caves were breathtaking, and our guide, Cuppa Tea, was informative, entertaining, and even treated us to a beautiful song. Bunty from Flexi Tours made our journey even more enjoyable with his friendly personality, fascinating insights about New Zealand, and a bonus stop at a beautiful hanging bridge. Our group of four felt safe, well looked after, and had an unforgettable trip. Highly recommend these experiences to anyone visiting New Zealand! 🇦🇺

This was such a cool place!!! It was so much fun to learn about filming in the place where it all happened!

A very interesting and informative tour. The guide is native living in that area. She was very knowledgeable and her commentary was very clear.

amazing trip.grant our guide of cheeky kiwi tours was very friendly and supportive .james from hobbiton had a great commentary .we had to choose between tepuia /waitqpo.both cannot be done.tirau was not included in the trip

This tour is a great way to learn about and experience the history and culture of New Zealand. We traveled in a small van, visiting Wai-O-Tapu first and then Te Puia. Wai-O-Tapu was mystical with a strong sulfur smell. The walking routes (A, B, and C) are long, but there’s enough time, so I recommend going through Route B. Even without much stamina, it was easy to complete. The ice cream at the shop was also delicious — especially the popular vanilla with honeycomb 🍨 Te Puia was the highlight. I wasn’t very interested at first, but the haka performance was powerful and the performers were passionate, making it a truly enjoyable cultural experience. We also learned about Māori history and saw kiwi birds. The kiwi enclosure is small and dark, so if you’re visiting with young children, please keep an eye on them while being mindful of others and ensuring safety. The ride was quite bumpy, but overall it was a very fulfilling tour. I highly recommend it!