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Adventure & Middle-earth Tour

A full day of adventure with Hobbiton magic and jet boating or e-biking plus a guided Movie Set tour.

Start your day with your choice of adventure. Choose the thrill of a Camjet Extreme jet boat ride or enjoy a guided half-day e-bike tour along the Te Awa River Trail with Riverside Adventures. After your adventure, explore the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set with time for lunch at the Shire’s Rest Café.
A perfect blend of nature, excitement, and movie magic.

Duration

7–9 hours.
Private return shuttle (shared seats).

Interest points

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Camjet or Riverside Adventures

Cost

From $419pp
(group pricing applies)

Includes:

Return shuttles, choice of adventure activity, Hobbiton Movie Set Tour


What’s Included

  • Return shuttle (shared seats)

  • Hobbition Movie Set Tour

  • Option 1: Half-Day E-Bike Tour

  • Option 2: Camjet Extreme Jet Boat Ride

Check out our itineraries below for each tour option

Pricing

  • 2 adults: $459pp

  • 4 adults: $439pp

  • 6 adults: $419pp

Guided E-Bike Tour (approx. 3 hours)

Guided E-Bike Tour  with Riverside Adventures (approx. 3 hours)

Itinerary - Option 1: Half-Day E-Bike Tour

8.30 AM - Pickup from Hamilton
8.45 AM - Pickup from Cambridge

9.00 AM - Guided E-Bike Tour (approx. 3 hours)
Ride the Te Awa River Trail from the Velodrome to Mighty River Domain, enjoying river views, native bush, and cultural stories along the way.

Food Suggestions: 
Bring snacks or packed food.
Optional purchases available at Podium Café or Shire’s Rest Café.

1.15 PM - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (approx. 2.5 hours)
Explore Hobbiton, visit Hobbit holes, Bag End, the Party Tree, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

3.45 PM - Depart Shire’s Rest
4.15 PM - Drop-off in Cambridge
4.45 PM - Drop-off in Hamilton

Option 2: Camjet Extreme Jet Boat Ride

9.15 AM - Pickup from Hamilton
9.30 AM - Pickup from Cambridge
10.00 AM - Camjet Extreme Jet Boat Ride (approx. 1 hour)
Experience high-speed spins, tight turns, and stunning Waikato River scenery.

12.30 PM - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour (approx. 2.5 hours)
Walk through the Shire, see famous film locations, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Food Suggestions: 
Bring food or purchase from Shire’s Rest Café.
Food and drinks at Hobbiton are at own cost.

3.00 PM - Depart Shire’s Rest
3.30 PM - Drop-off in Cambridge
4.00 PM - Drop-off in Hamilton

Classic Hobbiton movie set tour with Explore Waikato

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour