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Hobbiton is a place where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were made, and is very popular with tourists and mmovie fans. You can join a guided tour and see the Hobbit houses for around $65 ~ $332.
Hamilton Gardens has many different gardens from all around the world. It is a peaceful place to walk, relax, and take photos. Local people can enter for free, and tourists have to pay a small fee of $20, or if you want to have a guide available in English or Chinese you can pay $25. It is a good place for families and visitors to visit while staying in Hamilton.
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are famous for its small glowing worms on the cave ceiling that make a beautiful blue glow. You can take a boat ride inside the cave and see the lights, and it is a special and memorable experience you have to have. It costs around $29 ~ $207 depending on what you tickets chose the buy.
Hamilton Zoo has many animals from around the world. You can see lions, monkeys, birds, and more. It is a fun place for families and children, and visitors can walk around and learn about animals native and not native to New Zealand.
Rangiriri Pā is a historic site from the New Zealand Wars. It is an important place in Māori history, and visitors can walk around and learn about history and the past for New Zealand. It is a quiet and meaningful place to visit if your feeling like learning abou the culture here.
Ninja Valley is an indoor play and activity centre. It has obstacle courses, climbing areas, and games. It is fun for kids, teenagers, and families and it is a good place to be active and have fun like ninja's ^^ !
The Otorohanga Kiwi House is a wildlife centre where you can see kiwi birds. It helps protect native New Zealand animals and visitors can learn about kiwi and other native animals to NZ wildlife. It is a great place for nature and animal lovers.
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| Time | Location | Travel Time | Activity Duration | Transport | Activity | Cost (per person) | Cost (2 people) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Hamilton Gardens | 10 mins | 1.5 hours | Uber / Bus | Explore themed gardens | $20 | $40 |
| 11:30 AM | Hobbiton Movie Set | 1 hour | 2 hours | Uber / Tour Bus | Guided movie set tour | $89 | $178 |
| 3:30 PM | Waitomo Glowworm Caves | 1 hour | 1.5 hours | Uber / Tour Bus | Glowworm cave experience | $75 | $150 |
| 6:30 PM | Extra Time | - | 1 hour | Walk / Local transport | Dinner or explore Hamilton Lake | $20 | $40 |
Total Cost (per person): $204
Total Cost (2 people): $408
Total travel + activity time: ~9 hours