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Hobbiton Express Tour - Auckland to Rotorua - One Way

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This day tour from Auckland to Rotorua includes the Hobbiton movie set tour. Departing from Auckland city at 7am, this is a wonderful way to get to Rotorua and include a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton movie set from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films.

Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Your journey takes you through undulating green hills reminding you that you are approaching the Shire. Your Bush and Beach guide will give you commentary on the way down with insights about the areas you are traveling through and insights to the backgrounds to the movies.

On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer.

At the end of your Hobbiton movie set tour you will travel on to Rotorua, arriving at approximately 1.15pm (drop off at selected inner city Rotorua accommodation included).

Departure Information: The 6.25 hour experience departs Auckland hotels from 7.00am.

What’s Included: The Hobbiton Express Tour from Auckland to Rotorua includes hotel transfers , admission to the Hobbiton Movie Set, and commentary along the way.

What’s Not Included: Beverages, meals and items of a personal nature are not included.

Group Size: Tour departs with a minimum of 12guests and a maximum of 18.

Additional Information: Children's age is between 5 and 14 years.