Enjoy a divine high tea on route through scenic rural Waikato to the magical Hobbiton Movie Set on a Private Tour
On this tour you will be greeted & picked up by your personal driver/guide for the day in a luxury European vehicle.
Head South from Auckland & stop for high tea at New Zealand's only commercial Tea Estate producing 100% Organic Tea.
After an exquisite high tea you will head through lush rural Waikato to Matamata and arrive at Hobbiton.
Join a 2hr tour of Hobbiton Movie Set. Discover the magic of Hobbiton wondering around the Hobbit Holes & gardens and the The Green Dragon Pub.
Enjoy a look around the Hobbiton gift store, grab a bite to eat at The Shires Rest Cafe or cool down with a treat from the ice cream parlour.
Travel North to Auckland & drop of at your chosen destination.
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