Middle earth experience - Hobbiton movie set and Glowworm cave tour
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Middle earth experience - Hobbiton movie set and Glowworm cave tour

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£482.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 13 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the world-famous iconic spotlights of New Zealand
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set and amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
  • Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites inside the iconic Waitomo Glow-worm Caves
  • Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently on a boat
What to expect

Embark on a full-day adventure tour on a private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Grab a great, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit and float down a boat cruise on an underground river lit by twinkling glowworms including a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch.

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.

After that, depart to stop for a BBQ style buffet lunch before uncovering the magical beauty of Waitomo Caves. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently on a boat in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Private transportation
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Driver guide
  • check WiFi
  • check Bottled water
  • check Attractions tickets
What's not included
  • x_not_included Souvenir photo (available for purchase on site)
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland 8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Meeting point:
You'll get the pickup from Mövenpick Hotel Auckland to be transferred to the tour location, please make your own way to the pickup point.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Note that there is no wheelchair access for the caves. There is uneven terrain on the set. Approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

  • No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour

Know in advance:

  • A good fitness level is required. You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
  • The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety
  • A stroller or a pram, can be accommodated provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are provided in the event of rain
  • The tour takes place in the outdoors and cave temperatures are cool even in summer (10°C/50°F) so we do recommend bringing a jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
  • 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
  • The tour does not involve using a wetsuit or abseiling or river rapids
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Provider
ExperienceKart
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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