Join a full-day luxury sightseeing tour from Auckland to explore New Zealand’s renowned attraction. Enjoy an exceptional value Hobbiton Movie Set tour, complete with a Buffet Lunch at the Party Marquee. This award-winning site, celebrated in the famous Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films, showcases the meticulously crafted ‘Hobbit’ world.
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Auckland Central - Travelers are picked up from most locations within the Auckland CBD area. If your pickup location is not listed, please contact us, and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.
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Bombay Hills - The Bombay Hills are a range of hills located south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though small and seemingly insignificant, they mark the southern boundary of the Auckland region and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. Named after the ship Bombay, which was itself named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay also refers to a breed of black short-haired, medium-sized cat.
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Robert Harris - We stop for a great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before continuing our journey into the Waikato region.
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours - Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle-earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began, get lost among the hobbit holes, and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill, and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance.
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The Green Dragon Inn - Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations, and explaining how the movie magic was made. You will be led through one of two Hobbit Holes, offering time to explore the detailed interiors, with each home designed to create an identical experience. Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse to the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive beverage. Your meal is served buffet style from a specially themed table, bursting with hobbit fare, with shared table seating to dine family style with your group to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.
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Auckland Central - After an exhilarating, fun-filled adventure in Rotorua, it is time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop you off at your hotel in Auckland.
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
- Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand
- Refreshments and water onboard
- Complimentary beverages at Green Dragon Inn
- Lunch
- Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
- Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Travel through the Waikato region, known for cattle and dairy farming
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus
- Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon Inn
- Admission to 2.5 hours guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- The total duration of this trip is 9 hours and includes the travel time between different sites and the pickup and drop-off location.
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
- There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
- We can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
