Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Fully Guided Day Tour from Auckland
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour to the magical and enchanting Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings Movie Set. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime to one of the most iconic New Zealand attractions in an idyllic location, all in just one day from Auckland.
See how this beautiful piece of farmland has been transformed into the Shire from Middle Earth.Our simply magical and enchanting tour takes place over 8 hours and with the insight of our highly knowledgeable local tour guide, it truly will be a day to remember. No trip to New Zealand’s North Island is complete without a visit to this iconic attraction, so don’t hesitate to book your trip with us as our tours fill up quickly! Take photos in front of your favourite places like the Hobbit Holes, The Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. Afterwards visit the Shire Store, which features an extensive selection of souvenirs to remind you of your visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 14 people per booking
We can provide NZ Safety Approved Child Ca Seats and Booster Seats. We do not provide strollers or infant back packs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Beverage at The Green Dragon
Local taxes
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour to the incredible Hobbiton – Lord of the Rings Movie Set. You will enjoy the trip of a lifetime to one of the most iconic New Zealand attractions in an magical and enchanting location. See how this beautiful piece of farmland has been transformed into the Shire from Middle Earth. Our amazing tour takes place over a full day and with the insight of our local tour guide, it truly will be a day to remember. No trip to New Zealand’s North Island is complete without a visit to this iconic attraction, so don’t hesitate to book your trip with us as our tours fill up quickly! Take photos in front of your favourite places like the Hobbit Holes, The Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. Afterwards visit the Shire Store, which features an extensive selection of souvenirs to remind you of your visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set Our Hobbiton Day Tour includes: Free pick up and drop off from all centrally located Auckland hotels Small group tours that can accommodate either a maximum of 14 people Relaxing, scenic drive to Matamata over the Bombay Hills and through the beautiful Hauraki Plains 2 hour tour of the Hobbiton movie set, including entrance fees Knowledgable local guide with outstanding knowledge of Hobbiton and the surrounding areas Plenty of time to explore Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and other amazing set structures Time to take great photos of the stunning surroundings A specially brewed drink from The Green Dragon Inn once the tour comes to an end The return trip will follow the amazing Waikato river and Taupiri Maori burial ground Drop off to your hotel in Auckland CBD
Options
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Fully Guided Day Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Hobbiton New Experience
Venture Beyond The Door: Experience a fully themed Hobbit Hole Interior
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Complimentary Drink: Included in our tour will be a complimentary ale, stout, apple cider or non-alcoholic ginger beer.
Pickup included
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical Day out at Hobbiton.
Joelle G,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Cheeky Kiwi Travel Hobbiton movie set tour was fabulous. Our driver and guide, Grant, picked us up from various hotel locations and we were on our way for the over two hour drive to Hobbiton. On the way, Grant was very informative about Auckland, tourist attractions there and background information about Hobbiton. We arrived at 12:20pm with plenty of time to have lunch, coffee and use the amenities before we joined the Hobbiton green bus tour with our guide Alex. After a short drive we were guided through the Shire on a 2 1/2 hour walking tour and Alex enthralled us with stories of the area and filming. We got to go inside one of the ‘houses’ which was truly magical and ended up at the Green Dragon tavern for a drink…we had a choice of beer, cider or non alcoholic ginger beer and tea/ coffee etc. The whole experience was truly magical and well worth doing even though the weather was a bit wet. We got back on the bus with Grant for the drive back to Auckland and, again, he gave us information about possible activities on offer during our time here. I can highly recommend this tour and would like to extend my thank to Grant and Alex for making this an unforgettable experience.
A wonderful visit to Hobbiton
wlbarnard,
Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour easy pick from Auckland the Hobbiton village is so well done it was beautiful walking around with the guide who is full of knowledge. It was amazing being able to go inside one of the homes fully furnished.
A great birthday
roybJ5902NO,
Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time. The driver was great. I had a great time on my birthday. The best gift that I've got,even though I treated myself
Hobbiton is an absolute must!
Shell-TA,
Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is simply amazing whether you are a Lord of the Rings fan or not. I mainly booked this for my husband who is a big fan, but I enjoyed it as much as he did. The scenery is just spectacular! I had no idea the area was so large. The attention to detail was phenomenal, and it was such fun touring a hobbit house. Our tour guide, Matt, told us many interesting facts along the way and even stopped on the way back to treat us to ice cream (hint: try the Hokey-Pokey ice cream; you won't be sorry). He was so nice and a great driver. The company was also great to communicate with and responded quickly to a couple questions I had. I highly recommend this Hobbiton tour with Auckland Scenic Tours!
Worth the Drive!
Dean S,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Mike was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and passionate about New Zealand and the Hobbiton history. My wife and I hadn’t seen the movies, but now want to. Our son, who loves Tolkien and the stories, was in heaven. A must stop when visiting Auckland!
One great adventure to rule them all!
Quest59429280032,
Jun 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time with friends! Our tour guide was very friendly and accommodating to our questions. This was an adventure of a lifetime made extra special by this service provider. Kudos!
Great tour. Only...
AnnMarie D,
Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour. Only drawback was vehicle taken to the tour site was not very comfortable over the 2 hour drive each way. Driver was great and provided information on the scenery.
Hobbiton and Glowworm caves were a long drive from Aukland but thankfully Michael our guide made the drive enjoyable!
V8408DBsueb,
Mar 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day all helped by Michael our tour guide! Very knowledgeable, amusing and genuinely friendly! The whole day was fun and an experience we'll never forget!
Fabulous, fantastic, amazing
Rose V,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00To have what you see in the films brought to life was amazing. We were told a few 'trade secrets' like .... no I won't spoil it for anyone else who goes.
Friendly tour guide for our road trip to Hobbiton
lonewayfarer,
Feb 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was our tour guide for our trip to Hobbiton. He was really personable and made extra effort to make sure each person in our small tour group had a great time. We were picked up from our hotel for the journey through the Waikato region and out to The Shire. On our road trip Michael provided a commentary that became a conversation between new friends. At Hobbiton there is some time to use the restrooms, the cafe, visit the gift shop and take photos before Michael handed us over to the Hobbiton guide for a short drive to The Shire. My experience of LoTR is limited but the tour is so well done I was really impressed. The tour guide takes groups of about 30 people on a walking tour through the lush green undulating terrain of The Shire. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. A new part of the tour includes going inside one of the hobbit holes where you can take photos in the various rooms. The attention to detail is amazing. At the end of the tour you will go inside the Green Dragon pub for a free drink. Michael, our tour guide, met us outside the Green Dragon and helped us with photos before our small group boarded the bus back to Auckland. Whilst the Hobbiton tour itself is amazing, the peace of mind and extra value of being with a knowledgeable tour guide like Muchael means you will get more from the experience than if you did it by yourself.
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