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Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

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8 hours (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set via Matamata, with hotel pickup, a guided set walk, and return to Auckland or drop-off in Rotorua.

Tour Overview

Travel from Auckland on a private tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set, with pickup available from most Auckland CBD locations. The journey heads south over the Bombay Hills, the boundary between the Auckland region and Waikato, with a stop for coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before continuing.

At Hobbiton, walk through the real-world set created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Set on the Alexander family sheep farm, the tour takes you across rolling farmland with the Kaimai Ranges visible in the distance. Along the way, you’ll see Hobbit holes, Bag End, the mill, and the Party Tree, and visit the Green Dragon Inn, where a draft of Hobbit Southfarthing is included during the walking tour. The experience also shares behind-the-scenes detail about how Hobbiton was brought to the screen and where key scenes were filmed.

After returning to Matamata, the journey continues by luxury coach through this tree-lined rural town to Lake Karapiro. At the end of the day, travel back to Auckland for hotel drop-off, or choose drop-off in Rotorua if you are staying in the region. This tour combines a comfortable private transfer with time on one of New Zealand’s best-known film locations.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
  • Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
  • Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
  • WiFi on board
  • Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scene secrets
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
  • Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes

Not Included:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes

  2. 2

    Bombay Hills

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

    Pass by without stopping

  3. 3

    Robert Harris

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes

  4. 4

    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.​ Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance. After returning to Matamata, re-join the luxury coach to travel through majestic tree-lined town that sits at the heart of New Zealand’s rural heartland to visit Lake Karapiro!

    2 hours

    Admission: Included

  5. 5

    Auckland Central

    After an exhilarating fun-filled once in a lifetime experience at Hobbiton Movie Set, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

    15 minutes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Or Meet At Meeting point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland

8 Customs Street East, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
  • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
  • We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
  • The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
  • Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.