Hobbiton Express Tour with Party Marquee Lunch - Bush and Beach
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7am to 10pm, 7 Days. Closed Christmas Day.
Months of operation
All Year
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+64 9 837 4130
This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton movie set. The day includes a fully guided tour of the set and we also include a sumptuous lunchtime feast in the Party Marquee.
Our small group tour to Hobbiton starts by going South from Auckland, your guide will give you commentary with information about the areas you are traveling through and insights to the background to the movies. On arrival at Hobbiton we get a specialist Hobbiton guide to take you on your walking tour of the Hobbiton movie set. This location is 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. You can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house “Bag End” & explore inside a Hobbit home with the new interactive experience. After a visit to the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a free drink the tour includes a sumptuous lunch fit for a Hobbit in the Party Marquee.
Pricing
$410 (Adult)
$205 (Child)
Proximity to Airport:
40 minutes from Auckland CBD to Auckland International Airport.
Proximity to Town:
We provide a free pick-up and drop-off from central Auckland city accommodation.
Activity Duration:
8.5hours 7.00am-3.30pm
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