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An Immersive Rail Experience
We have some exciting news for your upcoming journey, we have made changes to our onboard audio commentary which is now available via our new infotainment app.
The infotainment app allows all audio commentary and stories to be available at a touch of a button via your phone.
Our commentary has been upgraded and revised and we are excited to have it available for our passengers.
The app is easy to use, and if you have any issues, please talk to the staff on the train, they will help you to troubleshoot any issues.
Please make sure you bring your own device, USB charger and headphones to enjoy the audio commentary.
We recommend you download the free “Great Journeys New Zealand” app in advance.
Some sections of the app won’t be available until you are on the train, but once connected to the Wifi on the train you’ll will be able to see the full content.
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 the 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 structures 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.
Free WiFi available on board
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Tour TRAVEL FROM Rotorua TO Rotorua ONLY - GL47HHobbiton Lunch
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (AM)
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 the 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 structures 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. Tour details
Tour includes
Arrival : Tourism Rotorua, 1167 Fenton St |
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