Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation - please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location. Pick up in the city is between 6.30-6.50am depending on your inner city Auckland hotel accommodation (we depart the city just before 7 to be able to be at Hobbiton on time)Meet at meeting point: If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
Attractions and Activities: Auckland Central (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Your tour starts when we pick you up from your Auckland central accommodation in one of our comfortable Mercedes Sprinters.
Attractions and Activities: Waikato Region (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) One of our friendly, informative, and helpful guides will include a full commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the beautiful farmland areas you are travelling through and background to the movie set you are visiting. On the way down to Hobbiton there is a brief stop at a local café in case you want to buy some local baking or a coffee (or as we like to call it a ‘second breakfast').
Attractions and Activities: Hobbiton Movie Set (Ticket included) At Hobbiton you travel down to the movie set and have one of the specialist Hobbiton guides take you on a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get to stand by the gate to Bilbo's house ‘Bag End' overlooking the Party Tree and the whole set to the hills in the distance. A highlight of the tour is the opportunity to go inside a Hobbit hole. This interactive part of the tour gives you the chance to explore inside a Hobbit home! For example – try out a hobbit sized bed, sit at the dining table and check out the amazing detail that has gone into this creation. *The tour at Hobbiton is with a larger group for the tour on set. The tour is 2 hours followed by time in the Green Dragon Inn & then buffet lunch at the Party Marquee 3 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: The Green Dragon Inn (Ticket included) At the end of your walking tour you cross the bridge by the mill to go into the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer before heading to lunch. Your lunch on this tour at Hobbiton is a sumptuous buffet feast in the themed Party Marquee next to the Green Dragon. Afterwards we'll give you a $10 souvenir voucher to spend at the Hobbiton gift shop You then return to Auckland (2 hours journey with a toilet stop) 20 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.