Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Buffet Lunch Combo

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Buffet Lunch Combo

Name: Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour & Buffet Lunch Combo
Address: New Zealand

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Embark on a full-day adventure tour from Auckland to see New Zealand's most famous attractions. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and enjoy a guided tour with a buffet-style meal at the Green Dragon Inn.

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Highlights

Step into the magical world of Middle Earth on a Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and see the Green Dragon Inn
Visit the Alexander family sheep farm, where the movie was filmed
Savor a buffet-style meal at the Green Dragon Inn & enjoy a complimentary drink
Travel in style and comfort on a private luxury vehicle from Auckland

Description

Embark on a full-day adventure tour from Auckland to see New Zealand's most famous attractions. Grab a great value Hobbiton Movie Set tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit! Visit New Zealand's most admired and magical sights in absolute style and comfort. Leaving Auckland through the rolling hills of the Waikato region and beautiful farming towns along the way, you'll experience beautiful countryside in luxurious vehicle. Located 10 minutes away from the bustling Matamata Township the Shires Rest sits among the hills on a private working farm awaiting your arrival. Your guided tour starts with a drive through a picturesque 1,250-acre sheep farm with spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges. 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. 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. 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 and will lead you 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, the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive beverage and 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. After returning to Matamata, re-join the luxury coach to travel back to Auckland.

Includes

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland. Pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD. Refreshments and water onboard. Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus. A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey. Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus. Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities. Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish. Admission to 2.5 hours fully guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Buffet style lunch at the Party Marquee. Complimentary beverages at Green Dragon Inn.

Important Information

This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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. 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.