Tour 112  

HOBBITON BY HELICOPTER
Departs Daily except Christmas Day
Flexible times betweeen 7.00am and 3pm - total time away from Auckland approximately 5  hours  (Lunch only available with departures 9am  -10.30am)

Cruise ship passengers: Depart the cruise terminal at 9am returning by 3pm.

Includes the new 'behind the door' recreated 3 room Hobbit House in Bagshot Row opened 01 December, 2023

Unsolicited comment from past passengers:  

The trip was awesome, especially the helicopter flight there and back. The pilot had a great sense of humour. (USA)  

Includes 

** Transfer from your inner city accommodation or the cruise terminal  to the helicopter base 

** Take off from downtown Auckland or Albany Helipad  and cruise above the city, Bombay Hills, and fertile Waikato farmlands. See Auckland City, Waikato River, and the Hobbiton Movie set from the air. 

** Land at the Shires Rest to be met by your guide for your tour of the Movie Set. A short drive in a Hobbiton vehicle through part of the 500 hectare (1,250 acre) sheep and cattle farm will bring you to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Learn from your local guide how the set was created and filming completed and see the Hobbit Holes including the newly created 3 room Hobbit Home in Bagshot Row, Gardens, Bag End (Bilbo and Frodo Baggins Home), Party Tree, Lake, The Mill, Green Dragon Inn, and much more. On arrival at the Green Dragon Inn one cold drink awaits - your choice of dark or light beer, apple cider, or non alcoholic ginger ale.

A buffet lunch fit for Hobbits, and where seconds are encouraged, is available in the Party Marquee adjacent to the Green Dragon Inn for tours departing Auckland 9am - 10.30am - extra cost $35 per person.

** A short drive will bring you back to your waitng helicopter for the return to Auckland and transfer back to the cruise terminal or your hotel 

HOBBITON AND WAITOMO CAVES                 

Just 20 minutes flying from Hobbiton are the Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a 45 minute tour of the main limestone cave to see the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy the magic of a short cruise in the glowworm grotto. Flight time back to Auckland is approximately 45 minutes. Waitomo can be visited before or after your Hobbiton tour.

 


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Tour 112  

HOBBITON BY HELICOPTER

Departs Daily except Christmas Day
Flexible times between 7am - 3pm. Total time away from Auckland approximately 5  hours 

A buffet lunch fit for Hobbits, and where seconds are encouraged, is available in the Party Marquee adjacent to the Green Dragon Inn for tours departing Auckland 9am - 10.30am - extra cost $35 per person.

Cruise ship passengers: Depart the cruise terminal at 9am returning by 3.00pm.

Includes the new 'behind the door' recreated 3 room Hobbit House in Bagshot Row opened 01 December, 2023

Includes
** Transfer from your inner city accommodation or cruise terminal to the helicopter base 

** Take off from downtown Auckland and cruise above the city, Bombay Hills, and fertile Waikato farmlands. See Auckland City, Waikato River, and the Hobbiton Movie set from the air.

** Land at the Shires Rest to be met by your guide for a tour of the Movie Set before returning to Auckland.

Tour cost per person from Auckland
Helicopters normally used - Eurocopter EC120 or EC130

EC120

This Eurocopter/Airbus helicopter is a single turbine engine usually used for up to 4 passengers and offers superb visibility, spacious cabin, and ample leg room. 

EC130   

This Eurocopter/Airbus helicopter features forward facing seating, low vibration levels, and unobstructed views. Comfortably seats 6 passengers and is the mainstay of commercial VIP charters.

Squirrel AS355 (twin engine)   Surcharge applies

The Squirrel is a roomy and comfortable helicopter accomodating up to 5 passengers and is the mainstay of many tourist operations.

 

Tour cost per person in New Zealand dollars EC120 or EC130

2 passengers    $3,900                                               

3 passengers    $3,100                                                

4  passengers   $2,300                                               

5 passengers   $1,990                                                 

6 passengers    $1,750

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Please Note: This tour cannot be booked on our web site but must be requested as it is dependent on availability of helicopter.  Please specify your preferred time of departure between 8am and 3pm

 


HOBBITON AND WAITOMO CAVES 

Total time approximately 7 hours. 

Tour cost per person 

EC120 or EC130                                                                          

2 passengers         $5,990                                             

3 passengers         $4,160                                           

4 passengers         $3,250                                          

5 passengers         $2,690                                          

6 passengers         $2,470

 

Deposits and payments

A deposit of 50% is payable within 7 days of reservation being confirmed.

The balance is due 2 months prior to departure.

Cancellation Fees

Tours cancelled up to 1 month prior to departure forfeit the deposit

Tours cancelled up to 1 month prior to departure: 25% is forfeited

Tours cancelled 1 month - 7 days prior to departure 50% is forfeited

Tours cancelled less than 7 days prior to departure 100% is forfeited

 

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