Hobbiton Movie Set Sightseeing Day Tour from Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbit Holes, The Mill and The Green Dragon Inn丨Buffet Lunch Included
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Tour Code: 743520
$230.70 per person
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Departure CityAuckland
End CityRotorua
Duration7 hours
LanguageEnglish Live
Highlights
• Full-day guided tour from Auckland to Rotorua via the scenic Waikato countryside
• Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set with a guided tour of Hobbit holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn
• Enjoy a hearty buffet feast at the Party Marquee - a true Hobbit-style lunch
• Spacious coach travel with free Wi-Fi, commentary, and hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Step inside an authentic Hobbit Hole™ for a new immersive Middle-earth experience
• Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set with a guided tour of Hobbit holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn
• Enjoy a hearty buffet feast at the Party Marquee - a true Hobbit-style lunch
• Spacious coach travel with free Wi-Fi, commentary, and hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Step inside an authentic Hobbit Hole™ for a new immersive Middle-earth experience
Itinerary
Take a journey into the heart of the Central North Island, taking in Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour. Setting off from Auckland, travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions, enjoying your driver guide's entertaining and informative commentary. Take a guided tour of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, located inside a picturesque 1,250 acre sheep and beef farm near Matamata.
Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you'll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch in the Party Marquee.
All tours of Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole™ experience, designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. Located on Bagshot Row™, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about their daily lives in the Shire™. Stop in at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a complimentary beverage from the Southfarthing range, before following your guide to the Party Marquee. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch inside the Party Marquee, adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn. With themed tables, bursting with hobbit fare, dine family style with your group to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.
After visiting Hobbiton, continue to Rotorua, arriving in the late afternoon.
7:00am - Check in at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland with your Driver/Guide
7:15am - Coach departs Auckland, 102 Hobson Street
9:30am - Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour and lunch
13:15pm - Depart Hobbiton Movie Set
14:30pm - Arrive at Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you'll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch in the Party Marquee.
All tours of Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole™ experience, designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. Located on Bagshot Row™, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about their daily lives in the Shire™. Stop in at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a complimentary beverage from the Southfarthing range, before following your guide to the Party Marquee. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch inside the Party Marquee, adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn. With themed tables, bursting with hobbit fare, dine family style with your group to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.
After visiting Hobbiton, continue to Rotorua, arriving in the late afternoon.
7:00am - Check in at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland with your Driver/Guide
7:15am - Coach departs Auckland, 102 Hobson Street
9:30am - Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour and lunch
13:15pm - Depart Hobbiton Movie Set
14:30pm - Arrive at Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Visiting Attractions
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Included(Buffet Lunch), D: Excluded
What’s Included
Includes
- Full day tour that operates daily
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- A banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served in the Party Marquee Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary
- Complimentary hotel pick up/drop off available
- Free Wi-Fi on board the coach
Excludes
- Personal expenses such as food, drinks, tips, etc...
Special Notes
- Hotel: No accommodation / Not applicable
- Additional Info: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes on this tour. For hard-of-hearing and non-English speaking customers, we highly recommend downloading the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information translated into 15 languages. Please note that this app is a written translation only and does not include any video or sign language content at this stage. We recommend downloading the app prior to your tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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