Karangahake
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set
9.4
4.7/5727 Reviews
Night Attractions
Opening hours: 08:30-21:00
刘小心🇳🇿:“New Zealand 🇳🇿 Hobbytown: The immersive Midland World Tour View (5/5) Hobbytown's scenery is simply postcard-level, completely restoring the Shire scenery in the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies. Whether it is green grass, hobbit caves on hillsides, or well-maintained gardens and crops, it feels like you have really entered the Middle-earth world. The Hobbit Cave in the sun is brightly colored, perfectly blended with the surrounding natural environment, and every angle is beautiful. I especially like the iconic round doors and windows, full of fairy tale colors. Fun (4/5) As a movie lover, Hobbitun is very interesting. Guides will guide visitors through the Hobbit caves, explaining the anecdotes and details of film shooting, making the whole tour lively and interesting. It’s exciting to be able to experience movie scenes, such as sipping a ginger beer at the Green Dragon Tavern or taking pictures at Bilbo Baggins’ doorstep. This is not only a simple sightseeing, but also an immersive experience, making people seem to be part of the Hobbit world. Cost-effective (3/5) In terms of cost-effectiveness, the ticket price of Hobbitun is relatively high. Although it includes a guided tour and a glass of Green Dragon tavern drinks, it can be a big expense for budget-bound tourists. Given its unique film themes and carefully maintained scenes, the investment is worth it for the loyal fans of The Lord of the Rings, which offers an unparalleled experience. However, if only pure nature lovers, may feel slightly less cost-effective. Overall, it was a worthwhile pilgrimage, but it is recommended to plan the budget in advance.”
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
9.2
4.6/5661 Reviews
Natural scenery
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
iQOO🐮:“The experience of the Waitomo Firefly Cave was amazing. As soon as you entered the cave, it was dark and quiet, and only the fireflies above you flickered like stars. Sitting on a boat, glide up and look up at the blue-green spots, as if floating in the galaxy. The whole process was quiet, no explanation, no noise, only the sound of water and light and shadow, making people completely immersed in the dreamy atmosphere. Short but unforgettable.”
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
8.8
4.7/5344 Reviews
Opening hours: 08:30-16:30 (admission ends at 15:00)
西沙群岛司马亮:“We rushed to the Knox Fountain at 10:15, but we had to stand on tiptoe in the crowd to see the water column rising into the sky. The smell of diesel and sulfur rushed straight to our heads. But it smelled really good! The champagne pool was bubbling like a giant soda pot, and the green Devil's Bath looked like an alien dye vat. The phone couldn't capture the weird color. When we were walking on the plank road, we almost stepped into a hot mud pit. The tour guide laughed and said, "The geothermal foot bath comes with a free scalding package." The best thing was squatting on the roadside eating a sandwich, the steam mixed with the smell of earth rushed to my face, and when I looked up, the hillside was smoking, and the branches were covered with sulfur frost. It was really a boiler room on earth! It was worth the price.”
Agrodome
8.5
4.7/5313 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
_We***61:“Kids will love this, it's quite interesting and worth a visit if you're on your way. First, you'll be taken on a tractor tour of the farm, where you can feed the lambs and alpacas. Then, there's an indoor farm show with wool shearing and other activities. The sheep on display are quite interesting, each one looking different. Headphones are available, so you can choose your preferred language.”
Te Aroha Mineral Spas
2.9
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Spa/massage
Opening hours: 10:00-21:00
Waihi Gold Discovery Centre & Mine Tours
2.7
4.0/51 Reviews
Science & technology museums
Opening hours: 09:00-16:00
南国キウイ:“The remains of the gold quarry were so deep that my legs faltered. It must have been very difficult to dig in the deep and steep slopes when they didn't have machines like they do today.”
Sky Tower
8.4
4.6/5902 Reviews
Night view
Opening hours: 09:30-20:30 (admission ends at 19:45)
XUANNER:“As a famous scenic spot, the Sky Tower is basically a must visit place! The restaurant is also worth a try, as there are different packages available at different times. It is more convenient to book in advance on the website”
Polynesian Spa
8.2
4.6/5144 Reviews
Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 (admission ends at 22:15)
M24***23:“Perfect, you can soak in the pavilion outside, the pool has different temperatures, authentic sulfur hot springs. There is no time limit, it is very smooth to enter, and many locals soak in it”Where to stay
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Karangahake Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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New Zealand tourist attractions—🌌 Karangahake Tunnel｜Walk into the time tunnel of the mining era
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