Hobbiton Day ex Rotorua ROT-ROT GL16RH (0815-1400)

Travel Update: Coastal Pacific unscheduled maintenance between Blenheim and Picton 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 September 2023

Due to unscheduled maintenance between Blenheim and Picton, our train is unable to travel on a small section of the line while repairs take place. We are very pleased to advise that the Coastal Pacific service will go ahead as planned however a 25-minute portion of your journey, between Blenheim & Picton, will be replaced by Bus.

If you are starting your journey from Picton, you are able to check in at the train station as usual and will be advised by train staff on the location of our private bus transfer.

For those doing a day return from Christchurch, you will have your break time in Blenheim. The station is in the centre of town, so lots of time to explore.

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Hobbiton Day ex Rotorua ROT-ROT GL16RH (0815-1400)

Travel in style on a coach tour from Rotorua to Hobbiton Movie Set and discover where cinematic magic was made!

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history.

Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill and many other structure from the movies.

Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before making your way back to Rotorua.

Useful Tip: A complimentary pick-up and drop-off service is provided from various inner city hotels.