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HAMILTON

& WAIKATO

The Waikato region has a range of natural
attractions and activities to enjoy. Visit
the lush green landscape and rolling hills
that inspired Peter Jackson’s The Lord of
the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
Discover underground caves and black
sand surf beaches. The city of Hamilton
offers excellent shopping, galleries and
eateries, as well as the visually stunning
Hamilton Gardens.

DO
• Surf the legendary left hand breaks at
Manu Bay
Hobbiton, Matamata • Explore underground caves at Waitomo on
a boat tour or for the more adventurous, try
abseiling or blackwater rafting
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATTRACTION
EAT & DRINK
• Dine like a hobbit at Hobbiton™ Movie set’s
evening dinner experience

WHAT’S ON
Hamilton 1 UCI Track Cycling World Cup
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Hobbiton
2 Cambridge December (dates to be confirmed)
Waitomo Caves Lake Tarewa Kawhia Kai Festival
February (dates to be confirmed)
Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton
Balloons over Waikato
HOTELS PAGE March (dates to be confirmed)
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1 Distinction Hamilton Hotel ◆◆◆◆ 62
2 The Henley Hotel ◆◆◆◆◆ 62

WAITOMO CAVES BLACK WATER RAFTING HOBBITON™ MOVIE SET TOUR
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are a must see for any Challenge yourself on an epic adventure. Black Visit the 15 acre site of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set.
traveller. The glow worm is unique to New Zealand. Labyrinth will have you climbing, black water tubing, See Hobbit holes, The Green Dragon™ Inn, The Mill and
Witness thousands of tiny creatures radiate their light as leaping and floating through Ruakuri Cave. Black other structures while learning how this beautiful piece
the expert guides provide informative commentary on Abyss combines abseiling, climbing, gliding down a of Waikato farmland was transformed into The Shire
the caves’ historic and geological significance. Enjoy the flying fox and cave tubing underneath glow worms. from Middle-Earth™. Enjoy a complimentary, exclusively
world famous boat ride and become a part of 128 years brewed beverage at The Green Dragon™ Inn.
of cultural and natural history. Includes:
• Black water rafting • Expert guide Includes:
Includes: • Use of all personal protective equipment and helmet • Hobbiton™ Movie Set guided tour
• Waitomo Caves • Boat ride • Informative commentary
• Informative commentary Operator: Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. • Drink at The Green Dragon™ Inn
Duration: Black Labyrinth: 3 hours
Operator: Waitomo Caves Black Abyss: 5 hours Operator: Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours
Duration: 45 minutes Departs: Daily from 39 Waitomo Caves Road Duration: 2 hours
Departs: Daily from Waitomo Caves Visitor Centre Black Labyrinth: 9am, 10:30am, 12 noon, Departs: Daily from The Shire’s Rest™, Matamata
every 30 minutes, 9am – 5:30pm 1:30pm, 3pm, Black Abyss: 9am, 2pm every 45 minutes from 9am – 3:30pm
(Oct – Mar), 9am – 5pm (Apr – Sep) Not suitable for children under 12 yrs. Other prices apply Other departure points available.
The caves may close temporarily at any time due to weather 1 Oct 20 – 31 Mar 21.
conditions.
Adult Child 4-14 yrs 1 Apr – 30 Sep 20 Adult/Child
1 Apr – 30 Sep 20 $54 * $26 * Labyrinth $162 * Adult Child 9-16 yrs
1 Oct 20 – 31 Mar 21 $62 * $27 * Abyss $281 * 1 Apr 20 – 31 Mar 21 $89 * $44 *

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 61