5 Day Auckland Harbour & Hobbiton

Upon arrival at Auckland International Airport, you will make your way to Super Shuttle in the arrivals hall and board your shuttle transfer to your Auckland city centre hotel.

Enjoy today to explore the multicultural urban oasis. Utilising the Hop On/Hop Off Explorer Bus, you will enjoy the freedom and flexibility of exploring the City of Sails at your own pace.

Leave the city and discover the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park visited by a staggering one third of all the types of marine mammals found on earth. Departing directly from the Viaduct Harbour, be welcomed aboard the 20 metre, purpose-built vessel Dolphin Explorer for an unforgettable marine mammal eco-safari out on the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Be surrounded by some of the most abundant marine life in New Zealand and discover what the beautiful Auckland area has to offer. Return to Auckland City this afternoon where you will enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Let Bush and Beach take you on a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit film trilogies for a fascinating small group guided tour.

Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Your journey takes you through undulating green hills signalling that you are approaching The Shire. Your Bush and Beach guide will give you commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the areas you are travelling through, along with some background to the movies.

On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Movie Set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and 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. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”, looking out over the whole set to the hills in the distance. The tour ends with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.

After the tour lunch is included. Enjoy time in the Hobbiton gift shop and the opportunity to spend your souvenir voucher before heading back to Auckland before the traffic builds up.

Say farewell to Auckland as you are collected by Super Shuttle from your Auckland hotel and travel to Auckland Airport where your arrangements will conclude. As a reminder, please ensure you contact Super Shuttle 24 hours prior to reconfirm your transfer time.