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Hamilton Gardens & Hobbiton Exclusive Luxury Day Tour From Auckland

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8 to 12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

In this exclusive tour you will visit the world renowned Hamilton Gardens and Hobbiton the set of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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Private homes, Serviced Apartments, Motels, anywhere within central Auckland and the inner suburbs, Auckland Airport.

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Hamilton Gardens

Departing Auckland at 7am you will take a pleasant drive south over the Bombay hills into the rich dairy farmland of the Waikato, following the Waikato River to Hamilton, our largest inland city. The Hamilton Gardens were awarded International Garden of The Year 2014. Not technically a botanical garden, but rather 21 themed gardens representing the art, beliefs, lifestyles, and traditions of different civilizations or historical garden styles.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

St Andrews Anglican Church

Onto Cambridge, billed as our most English like town, with it’s stately oak trees, village green and historic St Andrew’s Anglican Church 1881. Our lunch stop is taken here.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro

A short drive to Lake Karapiro and the hydro-electric power station on the Waikato River for a photo stop. The majestic 797m Mt Maungatautari (Sanctuary Mountain) looms in the background.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours

Then on to Hobbiton, for your fascinating two hour guided tour over the most picturesque of private farmlands. The set has been completely rebuilt for the Hobbit. You'll see the Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, double arched bridge and other structures. At tours end a complimentary cider, beer or ginger beer is included.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hamilton Gardens & Hobbiton Exclusive Luxury Day Tour From Auckland?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Waikato River/Lake Karapiro
  • Hobbiton Movie set tour
  • Hamilton Gardens
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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