π³πΏ Auckland Day Trip for Students | City Roundtrip π
πΊοΈ Hobbiton + Hamilton Gardens + Waitomo Glowworm Caves π Auckland City β Hobbiton Movie Set π Hobbiton β "Middle-earthβs Last Paradise" Film magic! The iconic set for Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit, with 44 Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and Mill perfectly preserved. Tour details: Park & meet guides at Shireβs Rest (π501 Buckland Rd) 20-min bus ride + 2.5hr guided walk through the Shire (enter Hobbit holes, cross bridges, visit the Party Tree!) Free beer at the end! πΊ (Alcoholic/ginger beer options) Tickets: $120 NZD (book 1+ week early on net) Language options: English/Chinese tours (English runs 9AMβ3:50PM) π Hobbiton β Hamilton Gardens π Hamilton Gardens β A Global Garden Tour! π Explore themed gardens: Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, Egyptian πΈ Surrealist Garden (trippy & artistic!) π΅ Entry fee: $20 NZD (now charging non-residents) Address: Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton π Hamilton Gardens β Waitomo Glowworm Caves π Waitomo Glowworm Caves Maori meaning: "Wai" (water) + "tomo" (cave) = "Stream entering a cave" Boat ride through the caves π£: Thousands of glowworms (NZ-native fungus gnats) light up the ceiling like stars! β¨ 45-min tour with geology/ecology insights Photo op before exiting! πΈ Tickets: Book 1+ week early on net Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road π Return to Auckland City π‘ Pro Tips: Start EARLY (7AM departure recommended) Pack snacks + water (limited food options between stops) Comfy shoes! Lots of walking Camera + warm layer (caves are cool!) #AucklandDayTrips #NZAdventure #Hobbiton #Waitomo #StudentTravel