Hobbiton by Helicopter

Tour 112  

HOBBITON BY HELICOPTER
Departs Daily except sundays and Christmas Day
Flexible times - total time from Auckland approximately 4 hours

Includes
** Transfer from your inner city accommodation to the helicopter base 

** Take off from downtown Auckland and cruise above the city, Bombay Hills, and fertile Waikato farmlands. See Auckland City, Waikato River, and the Hobbiton Movie set from the air.

** Land at the Shires Rest to be met by your personal guide for a private tour of the Movie Set before returning to Auckland.

Tour cost per person from Auckland

Helicopters normally used - Squirrel or EC130. Both are twin engined.

Squirrel AS355 (twin engine)

The Squirrel is a roomy and comfortable helicopter accomodating up to 5 passengers and is the mainstay of many tourist operations.   

2 passengers. $3,900 each
3 passengers. $2,890 each
4 passengers. $2,200 each
5 passengers. $1,900 each 

EC130   

This Eurocopter/Airbus helicopter features plus forward facing seating, low vibration levels, and unobstructed views. Comfortably seats 6 passengers and is the mainstay of commercial VIP charters.

Tour cost per person

2 passengers    $4,200                                                 3 passengers    $3,100                                                 4  passengers   $2,400                                                5 passengers   $2,040                                                 6 passengers    $1,800

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Please Note: This tour cannot be booked on our web site but must be requested as it is dependent on availability of helicopter and private guide. Please specify your preferred time of departure between 8am and 3pm

Private guides are in limited supply at Hobbiton during peak periods. Please reserve as early as possible. If no private guides are available you will be able to join the regular 2 hour tour - cost reduces by $100 per person. 

HOBBITON AND WAITOMO CAVES 

Total time approximately 7 hours. 

Tour cost per person 

Squirrel AS355                                                             2 passengers         $4,970                                             3 passengers        $3,470                                           4 passengers         $2,750                                           5 passengers         $2,260      

EC130                                                                           2 passengers         $5,600                                             3 passengers         $3,900                                           4 passengers         $2,990                                           5 passengers         $2,460                                           6 passengers         $2,100