Hamilton Gardens & Hobbiton Exclusive Luxury Day Tour From Auckland

ills into the rich dairy farmland of the Waikato, following the Waikato River to Hamilton, our largest inland city. The Hamilton Gardens were awarded International Garden of The Year 2014. Not technically a botanical garden, but rather 21 themed gardens representing the art, beliefs, lifestyles, and traditions of different civilizations or historical garden styles.

s, village green and historic St Andrew’s Anglican Church 1881. Our lunch stop is taken here.

The majestic 797m Mt Maungatautari (Sanctuary Mountain) looms in the background.

The set has been completely rebuilt for the Hobbit. You'll see the Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, double arched bridge and other structures. At tours end a complimentary cider, beer or ginger beer is included.