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Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens Experience

Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
$1270.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Visit the world-renowned Hamilton Gardens and the Hobbiton Movie Set, all in one day on this luxury private tour from Auckland. Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the setting for The Shire that featured in Peter Jackson directed films, “The Lord of The Rings” where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and so much more cinematic magic! And experience the journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, interesting snippets, and new insights into some of our most popular gardens with a café style lunch included.
Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens Experience
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets
  • Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
  • Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
  • Complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Café Style lunch at Hamilton Gardens Café
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • Admission to 2 hours Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
  • WiFi on board
  • Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
  • Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
  • Admission to themed Hamilton Gardens on a self-guided audio tour
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens
  • Discover the inside story and hidden meanings in each garden
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Private transportation
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

  • Auckland Central
    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
  • The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat. (pass by)
  • We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    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 to 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. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.
  • Hamilton Gardens
    We then depart for Hamilton and stop for a café style lunch before you uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens. Discover the unexpected, at the Hamilton Gardens, a living museum of gardens from ancient Egypt to modern day. Enter a world of imagination, exploration, beauty, and inspiration. Experience a self-guided tour on a journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, and insights, bringing Hamilton Gardens to life for first time visitors. After re-joining the luxury coach, you will be back in Auckland at the end of the day.
  • Auckland Central
    After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens Experience

    Location Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
    $1270.36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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