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Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour
Operated by Hobbiton Movie Set
Discover the real Middle Earth at the Hobbiton™ Movie Set near Matamata in the North Island of New Zealand .
On the picturesque private farmland you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies in a fascinating two-hour guided tour . The set has been completely rebuilt for The Hobbit and will remain as it was seen in these films and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy .
During your tour you will see Hobbit Holes™ , The Green Dragon Inn , The Mill , the double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films . The Hobbiton Movie Set has more than 44 unique hobbit holes , including Bag End ( Bilbo ' s house ). As you wander through the heart of the Shire™ , you ' ll get to hear the fascinating commentary about how it was all created .
Tours leave daily from The Shires Rest™ Café , 501 Buckland Road , Hinuera or Matamata and Rotorua Information Centres .
Alternatively , experience the beauty of the Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour through the Shire™ . The journey finishes at the Green Dragon™ Inn with an ale and a banquet feast fit for a hobbit .
After dinner you will be guided by lantern light through the Shire™ , which will be lit up and glowing in the night sky .
Evening dinner tours operate every Sunday and Wednesday evenings and are limited to 48 people . price guide : $
The Crown Hotel Napier Aylstone Boutique Retreat
Set in the picturesque seaside village of Ahuriri , Napier , The Crown Hotel Napier offers boutique accommodation with 42 guestrooms and suites . Choose from the elegant heritage suites in the original 1932 Crown Hotel , modern contemporary rooms overlooking the ocean or two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments . The hotel ’ s comprehensive facilities and services include complimentary undercover car parking , daily newspaper delivery , laundry facilities , fitness centre access , Wi-Fi and broadband throughout the hotel , 45 seat Globe Theatrette and Milk & Honey Restaurant .
Nestled in the renowned pinot noir wine region of Martinborough Wine Village , Aylstone Boutique Retreat offers six French provincialstyle rooms with exquisite views , classic furnishings and ensuite bathrooms . The tranquillity of Aylstone , with its backdrop of vines and mountains , makes it a relaxing getaway for wine and food enthusiasts travelling the Classic New Zealand Wine Trial . Prices include gourmet continental breakfast daily . Activities include cycling and exploring Martinborough ' s boutique vineyards , all within five kilometres .
Scenic Hotel Te Pania price guide : $$$
Sudima Hamilton price guide : $$$
Scenic Hotel Te Pania is styled to complement its remarkable location on the edge of beautiful Hawke ' s Bay . This modern hotel is shaped to echo the lines of the bay , offering stunning views out over the ever-changing Pacific Ocean . The hotel offers 109 air-conditioned superior rooms and suites . All rooms face out to the bay with floor-to-ceiling windows that can slide open . Each room includes Sky TV , high-speed Internet access , minibar and fridge .
Sudima Hamilton is conveniently located in the city centre , adjacent to Sky City Casino , within walking distance of many restaurants , pubs , cafés and shops . It is housed in an iconic 1876 historic building . The hotel offers 69 wellappointed rooms with a variety of room types and configurations . The spacious , comfortable rooms feature modern furniture and fittings , some with kitchen facilities . Sudima Hamilton also features a bar , on-site parking , Internet , guest laundry and 24-hour guest services .
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’. price guide : $$ price guide : $
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