06 Jan 2025
Great tour day with Angelo! He picked up up promptly at the meeting point and drove us down to Hobbiton while explaining some of Auckland's history, industry, and scenery. We had a phenomenal tour around the movie set and then drove down to the thermal hot spring. However, lunch was not provided even though it was listed on the "What's Included" breakdown. Next was the Te Puia Maori cultural center where we caught a glimpse of the kiwi birds, learned about the healing properties of Rotorua mud, saw the biggest geyser in the southern hemisphere, and learned all about Maori crafts. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional throughout the tour, got us water and snacks in between stops, and showed us a local town and river on the drive back into the city. A truly wonderful day totally worth the price. A must do for first time visitors like us!