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2-Day Auckland Escape Experience
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Museum, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this tour to explore Auckland’s scenic city highlights, followed by the Hobbiton Movie Set day tour. Visit the award-winning Movie Set to see the intricately created Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn and the Party Tree. Also, tour across an open-air museum of the history of gardens to travel through time and see how gardens have grown and evolved around the world.

Highlights
  • Discover Auckland's highlights, including the Harbour Bridge

  • Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive and Auckland Domain

  • Take in stunning views at Achilles point and Bastion Point

  • Learn about New Zealand's impressive history at Auckland Museum

  • Enjoy one of the largest Māori and Pacific Island collections in the world

  • Admire fantastic city views from Mt. Victoria

  • Witness 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Range

  • Explore the multi-award-winning Hamilton Gardens

  • Day 1- Auckland City Highlights expand_more
    • Connect with your tour representative to start the tour.
    • Drive to see the stunning attractions and unspoiled scenery of the City of Sail.  
    • Stop at the major Auckland city highlight spots, such as Auckland Waterfront, Bastion Point, Mission Bay, Tamaki Drive and Achilles Point, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Devonport and Parnell Village. There are plenty of opportunities to capture amazing photos that you will treasure for a lifetime.
    • Get a glimpse into the Auckland Museum and Māori culture, which takes you on a journey through the story of Aotearoa (New Zealand). The museum is the only venue in Auckland providing daily Māori cultural performances.
    • Travel over the iconic Harbour Bridge to visit Mt. Victoria, located in Devonport. 
    • At the summit, you’ll find one of Devonport’s disappearing guns, one of only a few left in the world. Loved by locals and visitors, Mount Victoria is one of the best vantage points in all of Auckland. Enjoy spectacular views of the Auckland City Skyline and the stunning Waitemata Harbour.
  • Day 2- Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens expand_more
    • Leave Auckland through the rolling hills of the Waikato region and see beautiful farming towns along the way.
    • 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.’ Visit the places where key scenes were created.
    • Travel through Hamilton Gardens, the most visited tourist attraction in Waikato. 
    • After an enriching experience, return to Auckland.
What's Included
  • Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Complimentary refreshments and water on board
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
  • Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
  • Built-in leisure time to explore destinations as you wish
  • Admission to Auckland museum guided experience
  • Admission to Auckland city highlight spots
  • Auckland Harbour Bridge, Devonport and Parnell Village
  • Auckland Waterfront, Bastion Point, Mission Bay, Tamaki Drive and Achilles Point
  • Admission to 2 hours fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
  • Complimentary Hobbiton beverages - Ale, cider, ginger beer, or an English beer
  • Admission to themed Hamilton gardens
What's Excluded
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Accommodation
  • Access to Wi-Fi onboard for a small surcharge
  • Incidental expenses
  • Flights & visa costs
What to bring
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions; warm layered clothes work best

  • Comfortable closed-toe footwear with a good grip

  • Sunscreen / sunglasses / sun hat

  • Please also bring a jersey or coat if it is cold

  • Bring your camera/GoPro to click the best shots

  • A light rain jacket (just in case)

  • Essential personal items

Know before you go
  • We are able to operate our shared group and private tours when Auckland is in the new traffic light protection framework.
  • We will be requiring all our guests, aged 12-years and 3 months or over, to be fully vaccinated and to provide a COVID 19 Vaccination Pass from My Vaccine Pass. If you do not have proof of your vaccinations, you will not be allowed on the tour and will not be eligible for a refund (unless you are exempt, with government approval).
  • Our guides are all fully vaccinated.
  • Please note that whilst it is not a legal requirement, we advise that you wear a facemask in our vehicles and whilst walking around public spaces.
  • Our guides will not engage in physical contact with guests, we will use an alternative welcome.
  • Please use the COVID tracer app onboard the vehicle and at each of the venues, we visit.
  • All vehicles will undergo increased levels of cleanliness and hygiene practices, in order to prevent spread.
  • Guests are advised to practise regular hand washing and sanitising, we will provide sanitiser on board our vehicles.
  • Guests are to abide by a physical distance of 1 meter when out of the vehicle, respecting other people’s space and safe space.
  • Each guest will need to ensure they have no symptoms of COVID 19, prior to travelling.
  • We are working hard to ensure that new regulations do not alter your experience of our tours. We are confident that we have achieved this and look forward to showing our island paradise to you, under the above restrictions.
  • To find out more about the vaccine passport please visit The Ministry of Health Website
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travellers.
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be rented from us for $50 per child (with 24 hours notice). Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
  • COVID-19 precautions -Safety measures in place. All areas that are exposed to customers are frequently cleaned & sanitised.
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain at Hobbiton
  • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible
  • We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses. 
  • The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour
  • Souvenir photos are available for purchase after your tour
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check-in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • 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.
  • Accommodation is not included in this package so it can be customised to suit your personal requirements. Extend, and enhance your holiday experience in New Zealand by choosing the add-on activities and upgrading to a full package including accommodation during checkout. ExperienceKart can arrange accommodation for you at a standard or superior hotel or you can choose to book your own.
Meeting Point

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

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 NZD 949 Per Person
3 To 3 NZD 849 Per Person
4 To 4 NZD 749 Per Person
5 To 11 NZD 649 Per Person
Child
1 To 11 NZD 759 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 582 / person