Hobbiton by Helicopter

Tour 112  

HOBBITON BY HELICOPTER

Departs Daily except Christmas Day
Flexible times between 7am - 3pm. Total time away from Auckland approximately 5  hours 

A buffet lunch fit for Hobbits, and where seconds are encouraged, is available in the Party Marquee adjacent to the Green Dragon Inn for tours departing Auckland 9am - 10.30am - extra cost $35 per person.

Cruise ship passengers: Depart the cruise terminal at 9am returning by 3.00pm.

Includes the new 'behind the door' recreated 3 room Hobbit House in Bagshot Row opened 01 December, 2023

Includes
** Transfer from your inner city accommodation or cruise terminal to the helicopter base - 15 minute drive. (We can usually take off from the Mechanics Bay helipad adjacent to the port for an additional $500 per landing or takeoff (total cost for all passengers). 

** Take off from Auckland helicopter base 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 guided tour of the Movie Set before returning to Auckland. This is the standard Hobbiton group tour of up to 38 people.

Private tours with your own guide can be prebooked at times - extra cost $4,500 per group. Very limited availability.

Tour cost per person from Auckland
Helicopters normally used - Eurocopter EC120 or EC130

EC120

This Eurocopter/Airbus helicopter is a single turbine engine usually used for up to 4 passengers and offers superb visibility, spacious cabin, and ample leg room. 

EC130   

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

Squirrel AS355 (twin engine)   Surcharge applies

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

Tour cost per person in New Zealand dollars EC120 or EC130

2 passengers    $3,900                                               

3 passengers    $3,100                                                

4  passengers   $2,300                                               

5 passengers   $1,990                                                 

6 passengers    $1,750

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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.  Please specify your preferred time of departure between 8am and 3pm

HOBBITON AND WAITOMO CAVES 

Total time approximately 7 hours. 

Tour cost per person 

EC120 or EC130                                                                          

2 passengers         $5,990                                             

3 passengers         $4,160                                           

4 passengers         $3,250                                          

5 passengers         $2,690                                          

6 passengers         $2,470

Deposits and payments

A deposit of 50% is payable within 7 days of reservation being confirmed.

The balance is due 2 months prior to departure.

Cancellation Fees

Tours cancelled up to 1 month prior to departure forfeit the deposit

Tours cancelled up to 1 month prior to departure: 25% is forfeited

Tours cancelled 1 month - 7 days prior to departure 50% is forfeited

Tours cancelled less than 7 days prior to departure 100% is forfeited