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Finding Hobbiton! In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for the iconic rolling hills and lush green pastures of Hobbiton™. An aerial search led them to the Alexander farm, a stunning 1,250 acre sheep farm in the heart of the Waikato. They noted the area’s striking similarity to The Shire™, as described by JRR Tolkien, and quickly realised that the Hobbits™ had found a home. In one particular part of the farm, a magnificent pine tree towered over a nearby lake, adjacent to a rising hill. Bag End now sits atop that hill, overlooking the Party Tree, as that pine would later be known. The surrounding areas were untouched; no power lines, no buildings and no roads in sight. This meant that Sir Peter Jackson could leave the 20th century behind, and fully submerge himself in the fantasy world of Middle-earth™. In March 1999 the crew began the nine month quest to bring the ideas for Hobbiton to fruition; help was provided by the New Zealand Army, and soon 39 temporary Hobbit Holes™ were scattered across the 12 acre plot used for the set. Secrecy was key, and strict security measures were put in place by the production company throughout construction and filming. Filming commenced in December 1999, and it took around three months to get a wrap on The Shire. After an initial attempt at demolition, 17 bare plywood facades remained. These shells would serve as the catalyst that propelled Hobbiton forward into the public eye, with guided tours commencing in 2002. In 2009, Sir Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit trilogy, and he left behind the beautiful movie set you’ll see today; 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit Holes, in the same fantastic detail seen in the movies. In 2012 The Green Dragon™ Inn was opened as the finale to the journey. Guests now finish their Hobbiton Movie Set experience with a refreshing beverage from the Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ Range. There’s an abundance of movie magic nestled inside the fully operational farm.
Meeting Point: College Green Tourist Office, 37 College Green, Dublin Departs: Daily at 7.15pm Tour Duration: 2 hrs Finish Location: College Green
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Highlights
Enjoy one of the most famous thermal spa baths in Europe, the Gellért Spa
Be amazed by the beautiful Art Nouveau building with numerous Art-Nouveau furnishings, artistic mosaics and sculptures.
The Gellért Spa has 13 mixed baths, no gender separation
In addition, you can also enjoy steam rooms, saunas and a Roman-style swimming pool
Ideal for families and couples
Ticket Includes
Skip the Line entrance to the Gellért Spa
Access to 13 Mixed Baths
Access to steam rooms, saunas and a Roman-style swimming pool
Private cabin use
Add-on
Optional Pick-up Service :
An additional return transfer can be booked from your accommodation to the spa.
Ticket Excludes
Pick-up Service (only included if purchased as an add-on)
Towels and flip-flops (Towel rental is available in the Gellért Baths)
Massage (can be booked here)
TASTING MENU
TRIO OF STARTERS
ASSORTMENT OF 4 DISHES
GOURMET PLATE
- Tomato Gazpacho
- Hot honey goat cheese puff pastry
- Organic vegetable rolls
- Luxury Sushi
- Fish & Chips (breaded whiting)
- Caramelised chicken kebab
- Reconstituted shepherd's pie
- Chocolate pie
- Fruit salad
- Crème brulée