Lord of the Rings 7 day North Island Grand tour

Hobbiton: Located near Matamata, Hobbiton is perhaps the most iconic Lord of the Rings filming location on the North Island. You can take a guided tour of the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and the lush gardens that were transformed into the Shire.

Tongariro National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage site provided the backdrop for the volcanic landscapes of Mordor and Mount Doom. You can hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which takes you through dramatic scenery used for scenes like Frodo and Sam’s journey through Mordor.

Mount Victoria, Wellington: This picturesque hill in Wellington offers panoramic views and was used for scenes in the films, such as the hobbits hiding from the Nazgûl in the “Shortcut to Mushrooms” scene.

Kaitoke Regional Park: Located near Wellington, this park served as the filming location for Rivendell, the Elven city where Frodo recovered from his knife wound. You can explore the lush forest and see the exact spots where scenes were filmed.

Meet and Greet at Wellington or Auckland Airport with delivery to a local 4 star standard hotel. Delivery time in 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.

Stay overnight at a local 4 start hotel which will include a cooked breakfast to fuel your busy day ahead. Lunch and Dinner are not included on day one. Please be ready at 6am for an early pickup.

After breakfast we will be departing the Hotel at 6am sharp for a 3 hour drive to our first activity

Experience the world of the Hobbit through the lenses of Peter Jackson on our first stop on the “Unexpected Journey”.

Visit a working farm owned by third generation local’s Warrick and Suzie Denize and walk through many of the film locations seen in the Hobbit when the royal company of dwarfs and Bilbo encountered Mountain trolls.

The Company of hobbit Bilbo Baggins, wizard Gandalf the Grey, dwarf prince Thorin Oakenshield & 12 dwarf companions arrive on their ponies at Staddle Farm, an abandoned farmhouse in Trollshaws Forest.

Gandalf leaves The Company after he & Thorin argue

Bilbo discovers, with Fili & Kili, that some ponies are missing – 3 mountain trolls are going to eat them!

After Gandalf saves the day, The Company find the cave containing the Trolls hoard

Gandalf bestows the sword “Sting” upon Bilbo – have your photo taken in this exact spot!

Radagast the Brown arrives on his Rhosgobel Rabbit sleigh

Orc scouts riding wargs attack The Company

Lunch and a Pint

The Tomo Bar & Eatery was established in 2017 having stood the test of time and servicing the locals as ‘Curlys Bar’ for 13 years. The Tomo Bar & Eatery is a modern, casual establishment owned by kiwis and run by kiwis. If your stopping in Waitomo or just passing by, the caves are not the only epic thing in Waitomo, please try our menu;

See Glowworms right up close in this magical cave. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, marvel at the limestone formations and crystal tapestries in this uniquely sustainable experience (this is a solar powered cave)

Major features of the Ruakuri Cave tour include; Holdens Cavern, named after James Holden who first opened the cave to the public, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage.

90 minute drive to Cambridge scheduled to arrive and check between 7-730pm.

The kitchen will be open late with room service available

Hidden Lake is a luxe new Hotel with a broad palette of natural, sustainable and design aesthetics. Comfort is defined in its leisurely manner. Rooms and apartments reflect the woodland setting with floor to ceiling windows and splashes of colour. Features and facilities show creative flair and a commitment to sustainability. Organic produce is a passion. The expansive barn-like shops, cafes and heritage spaces of Lakewood characterise this astonishing and unique new destination, with pathways leading into the Waikato right outside the door.

Cooked Breakfast and departure to Hobbiton at 8am

D’Arcy’s Garden Restaurant, Club Lounge & Bar
The hotel’s central dining, lounge and bar takes its name from Glenda’s Uncle D’Arcy, whose lifelong passion for growing plants organically with his own compost is well known in the Cambridge district. D’Arcy didn’t sell any of the flowers, fruits and vegetables he produced in his gardens, preferring to give it away to friends and neighbours. He liked to know exactly where his food was coming from and we plan to carry on this tradition by sourcing produce from D’Arcy’s garden, adding to his compost and filling any gaps with other local suppliers in the region, including the Waikato Farmers Market

Day Tour

Experience the real Middle-earth™ at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where, in the heart of the Waikato region, you can step into the lush pastures of the Shire™, as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. 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. You will be fully-guided around the 12-acre set: past the colourful Hobbit Hole™ doors that scatter the hillsides, before arriving at Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the interior of a humble Hobbit’s home. Finally, you will arrive at the world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn where you will receive a complimentary, exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth™ adventure.

An optional 3-4 hour native bush walk with a packed lunch.

Please bring walking shoes or boots with sunscreen and a hat.

A spectacular view of the falls can easily be seen from Old Te Aroha Road.

From the car park, a wellformed track leads through moss-covered rocks and tree roots.

It meets up with the river and crosses a number of bridges. There is a steady climb up the steps to the base of the cliff, through a grove of nīkau, pūriri and kohekohe, before leading to a lookout platform with a spectacular view of the falls (45 minutes from road end).

The falls drop 153 m over the steep escarpment, which is part of the Okauia fault line. In spring, watch out for the apricot-coloured flowers of the taurepo plant on the rocky valley walls.

The track then climbs further, with plenty of steps and staircases in the steeper section. At the top of the hill, the track passes through forest before reaching the falls lookout after about 90 minutes.

Dinner with a glass of wine or beer

Alpha Street Kitchen & Bar is a modern eatery in the heart of Cambridge, Cambridge restaurant offers one of the Waikato’s best dining experiences for lunch, dinner and everything in between.

The technical description for this remarkable place is that it’s part of an 18-sq. km active geothermal park at the northern perimeter of the Reporoa Caldera (a collapsed volcanic crater) formed 230,000 years ago within the Taupo Volcanic Zone.

The ‘wow’ factor is evident at Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, the place we love to share with visitors from all corners of the globe.The Lady Knox Geyser is presented daily at 10.15am. This unique geyser can reach up to heights of 10-20 metres. See and learn about the magnificent workings of the Lady Knox geyser from our wonderful team.

Atticus Finch
Local sisters Cherry and Kay (previously Lime Caffeteria) have again joined forces to open “Eat Streats” Atticus Finch.

Atticus Finch was created with your enjoyment in mind!
The Atticus Finch team will turn your dining experience into more than just a meal – a destination to linger over lively conversation, playful plates and thoughtful concoctions.

The vibe of Atticus Finch is speakeasy meets metropolitan bistro. Our house was made for entertaining – situated in the middle of “Eat Streat”, taking advantage of the geothermal under floor heating of the concrete outside, retractable awning and covered walkway.

Check in before we head to Te Pa Tu cultural experience including dinner.

Check in to 4.5-star comfort with the lake at your doorstep at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel. Rejuvenate in the spa’s natural geothermal mineral pools and experience a delicious dinner in our Atlas Restaurant. Then retire to your room – a calm haven with earthy colours, wood furniture and picture windows – and soak in the spectacular scenery at Novotel

Tamaki Māori Village is proud to present, TE PĀ TŪ and its Matariki feast, Tū Te Ihi. This is a uniquely Māori celebration of culture and cuisine which spans the time of year when the Matariki cluster of stars sit high and bright in our winter skies.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Travel time is included in the total duration.

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• Entry to Themed locations on itinerary
• Wine flight with tastings from 4 locally grown vintages
• Transport between locations

• Wine by the bottle or above 70ml sampling size
• Gin by the bottle or above sampling size

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