Visiting Hobbiton, Lake Rotorua and Eat Streat in Rotorua

March 14, 2024

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On day 3 of our New Zealand Journey Itinerary, we left Hamilton and headed to our first main attraction of this journey – Hobbiton! Sure, the film set of the Lord of the Rings!

New Zealand Travel Itinerary Day 3 — New Zealand Journey Itinerary Day 3

New Zealand Journey Itinerary Day 3 – Visiting Hobbiton Film Set of The Lord of the Rings

2bearbear at Hobbiton Movie Set Tour in New Zealand! — 2bearbear at Hobbiton Film Set Tour in New Zealand!

We’ve really written our full expertise of our go to to Hobbiton Film Set of the Lord of the Rings in our earlier submit. Therefore, we’ll be going via chronologically, what occurred on day 3 of our travels in New Zealand…

Views of the beautiful rolling hills from The Shire's Rest at the Hobbiton — Views of the attractive rolling hills from The Shire’s Relaxation on the Hobbiton

The drive from Hamilton to Hobbiton was really fairly uneventful…that’s, till you’re near Hobbiton itself. It’s because, you’ll begin to see the well-known “rolling hills” that units the scene of The Lord of the Rings aside. Having seen it in individual, we’ve acquired to say that Peter Jackson does have an eye fixed for not solely particulars, but additionally the cinematic really feel that he’s pursuing…

The Shire's Rest - a restaurant and souvenir shop at the start of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour — The Shire’s Relaxation – a restaurant and memento store firstly of the Hobbiton Film Set Tour

After getting our tickets, we had a flat white ($5.50) at The Shire’s Relaxation (Restaurant/Cafe at Hobbiton) earlier than boarding our bus at 940am. Right here, we had been capable of benefit from the views of the “rolling hills” whereas sipping on our cuppa – an ideal begin to the go to to the Center Earth…

Having a Flat White from The Shire's Rest Cafe Hobbiton — Having a Flat White from The Shire’s Relaxation Cafe Hobbiton

Hobbiton Tour Bus bring us to the entrance of The Shire — Hobbiton Tour Bus deliver us to the doorway of The Shire

Keelan was our very humorous information that led our group this time. Not solely so, he was very informative as effectively. For example, we learnt that the Lord of the Rings set that’s Hobbiton immediately, was really constructed for a second time for the second trilogy – The Hobbits. The primary set from 1999 was destroyed after the primary trilogy of The Lord of the Rings. Nevertheless, Alexander Farm, proprietor of the “rolling hills” got here up with an concept to make this set a everlasting one through the second trilogy (The Hobbits) and thus a three way partnership was arrange. Nice information for Alexander Farm and in addition excellent news for followers of The Lord of the Rings…

First glance of the Shire of the Hobbiton Movie Set — First look of the Shire of the Hobbiton Film Set

Hobbit Hole at Hobbiton New Zealand — Hobbit Gap at Hobbiton New Zealand

As a result of the whole set was rebuilt (aside from the steps in entrance of Bilbo’s home), Peter Jackson and staff needed to put in further effort to make it appeared as if the set “by no means left”. Alongside the way in which, Keeland shared with us how the tree above Bilbo Baggin’s home, needed to be fastidiously reconstructed…from scratch!

Mandatory photo with a Hobbit Hole before reaching Bilbo Baggin's Hobbit Hole in the Shire, Hobbiton — Necessary photograph with a Hobbit Gap earlier than reaching Bilbo Baggin’s Hobbit Gap within the Shire, Hobbiton

Home of Bilbo Baggins at the Shire of Hobbiton in New Zealand - No Admittance except on party business — Residence of Bilbo Baggins on the Shire of Hobbiton in New Zealand – No Admittance besides on celebration enterprise

You’ll additionally hear in regards to the “behind-the-scenes” takes that made it into the movie. For example, keep in mind the enduring scene the place Gandalf entered into Bilbo Baggins’ home and hit his head? It was really not a part of the script however Ian Mckellen continued to stay in character and this a part of the movie really made it to the large screens…

Thank the Lord that we had an ideal day at Hobbiton. The solar was out and we managed to get some glorious footage that day. After the tour, we went to the Inexperienced Dragon Pub the place we had been handled to the complimentary Amber Ale which was fairly good. You possibly can select from the choice of ginger beer, stout, espresso/tea. This time, we additionally bough the really useful beef and ale pie for $6 – which you must attempt as effectively should you’re at Hobbiton…

Green Dragon Inn at the Shire inside Hobbiton New Zealand — Inexperienced Dragon Inn on the Shire inside Hobbiton New Zealand

Amber Ale at The Green Dragon Inn Hobbiton, The Shire — Amber Ale at The Inexperienced Dragon Inn Hobbiton, The Shire

Beef and Ale Pie ($6) + Amber Ale at The Green Dragon Inn Hobbiton, The Shire — Beef and Ale Pie ($6) + Amber Ale at The Inexperienced Dragon Inn Hobbiton, The Shire

Authentic decorations inside the Green Dragon Inn at the Shire of Hobbiton in New Zealand — Genuine decorations contained in the Inexperienced Dragon Inn on the Shire of Hobbiton in New Zealand

The complete tour took about 2 hours and ended at 1130. Total, we discovered the Hobbiton Film Set tour of the Lord of the Rings to be very effectively organised and informative. Cherished the spill on the scenes that made it to the large display screen. Story-telling by Keelan was good and vivid. It was as if we had entered into the scene that he was describing on a regular basis. Undoubtedly well worth the $89 for the tickets to Hobbiton!

Donut and Cronut ($6 each) with Long Black Coffee ($4) from The Shire's Rest Cafe Hobbiton New Zealand — Donut and Cronut ($6 every) with Lengthy Black Espresso ($4) from The Shire’s Relaxation Cafe Hobbiton New Zealand

Map of the Shire from the Hobbiton Brochure

Ordering at The Shire's Cafe Hobbiton — Ordering at The Shire’s Cafe Hobbiton

Lord of the Rings, Ring at The Shire’s Rest Hobbiton — Lord of the Rings, Ring at The Shire’s Relaxation Hobbiton

Again at The Shire’s Relaxation, we had a Cronut, a Custard Donut ($6 every) and a protracted black ($4). You possibly can skip the donut however the cronut was not too unhealthy. We additionally visited the memento store. Initially we wished to purchase the Ring itself however because it had some wierd curse/inscription on it, we determined to present it a miss this time. Quickly, it was onwards to Rotorua!

Lake Rotorua enroute from Hamilton to Rotorua

Enroute, we stopped by Lake Rotorua, which was tremendous windy that day! The waters had been so uneven however the seagulls appeared to get pleasure from gliding within the wind with out the necessity to flap their wings. Thereafter, we went to the close by Authorities Gardens of Rotorua – a public park within the neighborhood.

2bearbear at Rotorua Museum (former Bath House) of Government Gardens Rotorua — 2bearbear at Rotorua Museum (former Bathtub Home) of Authorities Gardens Rotorua

Visiting Hobbiton, Lake Rotorua and Eat Streat in Rotorua — 2bearbear at Rotorua Museum (former Bathtub Home) of Authorities Gardens Rotorua

Entering into the Government Gardens of Rotorua New Zealand — Getting into into the Authorities Gardens of Rotorua New Zealand

Beautiful structures at Government Gardens Rotorua New Zealand — Lovely buildings at Authorities Gardens Rotorua New Zealand

Government Gardens Rotorua New Zealand — Authorities Gardens Rotorua New Zealand

Arawa War Memorial Government Gardens Rotorua New Zealand — Arawa Conflict Memorial Authorities Gardens Rotorua New Zealand

Right here, you’ll discover the previous Bathtub Homes that has been transformed to the Rotorua Museum immediately. There are lovely gardens the place you may simply arrange a small picnic with your mates. There are additionally many completely different lawns for garden bowling right here.

AirBnB at Mahoe Street Rotorua New Zealand — AirBnB at Mahoe Avenue Rotorua New Zealand

Quickly it was time to verify in at our AirBnB at Mahoe Avenue Rotorua. It was a lovely house and Katheryn, our host was very hospitable. She allowed us to park in entrance of her storage, allowed us to make use of her espresso and milk similar to it was our personal home. She even really useful the place we might head to for dinner and drinks. It was additionally why we determined to drop by Brew Craft Beer Pub at Eat Streat Rotorua this night…

New Zealand Journey Itinerary Day 3 – Brew Craft Beer Pub

BREW Craft Beer Pub located along Eat Streat in Rotorua — BREW Craft Beer Pub situated alongside Eat Streat in Rotorua

EAT STREAT Rotorua where BREW Craft Beer Pub is located in New Zealand — EAT STREAT Rotorua the place BREW Craft Beer Pub is situated in New Zealand

BREW Craft Beer Pub Rotorua Review , New Zealand — BREW Craft Beer Pub Rotorua Evaluate , New Zealand

BREW Craft Beer Pub Review Huck Hazy IPA ($10.50) and Raspberry Stout ($9.5) — BREW Craft Beer Pub Evaluate Huck Hazy IPA ($10.50) and Raspberry Stout ($9.5)

BREW Craft Beer Pub Review Loaded Fries ($17) with bacon, BBQ sauce, aioli, jalapenos and cheese — BREW Craft Beer Pub Evaluate Loaded Fries ($17) with bacon, BBQ sauce, aioli, jalapenos and cheese

This time, we had the Huck Hazy IPA ($10.50) and Raspberry Stout ($9.5) together with loaded fries ($10) at Brew Craft Beer Pub. The Hazy IPA has a hazy gold color and tasted mildly hoppy with a citrusy flavour – the type that we get pleasure from. The loaded fries was jammed filled with incredients corresponding to cheeses, bacon bits and jalapeno. Very spicy however shiok (scrumptious)! For us, the shock the raspberry stout that was capable of obtain the raspberry-ness inside a heavy flavoured stout. Good!

New Zealand Journey Itinerary Day 3 – Kuirau Park Rotorua

Kuirau Park Rotorua Geothermal Foot Bath Review — Kuirau Park Rotorua Geothermal Foot Bathtub Evaluate

Heading towards hot spring pools at Kuirau Park in hopes of finding the free foot bath — Heading in direction of sizzling spring swimming pools at Kuirau Park in hopes of discovering the free foot tub

Free Foot Bath Kuirau Park Rotorua Review — Free Foot Bathtub Kuirau Park Rotorua Evaluate

Outdoor free foot bath at Kuirau Park Rotorua NZ — Outside free foot tub at Kuirau Park Rotorua NZ

Kate and Tom enjoying the free foot bath at Rotorua Kuirau Park — Kate and Tom having fun with the free foot tub at Rotorua Kuirau Park

Kate did a analysis and located that the Kuirau Park in Rotorua is Kuirau park close by that has free foot tub! The foot tub at Kuirau Park was lately renovated and spots good picket seats that surrounds the foot tub. Temperatures had been good at 36 levels as effectively.

New Zealand Journey Itinerary Day 3 – Lake Rotorua Boardwalk and Woman Jane’s Ice Cream

To spherical up the night, we went over to Lake Rotorua to walk by the boardwalk. Nevertheless, it was nonetheless a little bit windy. Therefore, we sat by the boardwalk for a short time throughout sundown earlier than visiting Woman Jane’s Ice Cream Parlour…

Walking over to Lake Rotorua — Strolling over to Lake Rotorua

Sunset at Lake Rotorua Boardwalk New Zealand — Sundown at Lake Rotorua Boardwalk New Zealand

It was the queue outdoors Woman Jane’s Ice Cream Parlour (Rotorua) that prompted us to present it a do that night…

Long Queue at Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua New Zealand Review — Lengthy Queue at Woman Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua New Zealand Evaluate

2bearbear at Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua — 2bearbear at Woman Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua

Maple Walnut and Rum & Raisin Ice Cream from Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua New Zealand — Maple Walnut and Rum & Raisin Ice Cream from Woman Janes Ice Cream Parlour Rotorua New Zealand

This time, we ordered the Maple Walnut and Rum Raisin flavours together with a normal cone at $5.7. If you happen to desire, it’s also possible to select the premium waffle cone for $2 extra. Each the ice cream flavours had been very good. The maple walnut flavour was creamy and had chunky walnuts whereas the Rum Raisin had giant flavourful raisins. If you happen to’re within the neighborhood, undoubtedly cease by Woman Jane’s for a scoop or two!

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Keep tuned as we head to day 4 of our travels in New Zealand North Island as we go to one more iconic attraction – Mud Spa of Hell’s Gate Rotorua!

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