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Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland

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Overview

Drive through the scenic roads of Waikato on a chauffeur driven premium luxury vehicle to experience life as a Hobbit like never before! Join the Hobbiton Film Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served inside the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Eat like a King (Hobbit) before a gentle lantern-lit walk through the Shire with Hobbiton lit up. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies. Feast on a Hobbit-inspired dinner banquet and end the evening with an unforgettable lantern-lit walk through the village wandering paths of the Shire.

What's Included

  • Dinner A two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit
  • Alcoholic beverages Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night
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The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings.Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].

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Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Start Time • Daily 3:00 PM

What To Expect

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bombay Hills (Pass By)

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.
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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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hobbiton Movie Set

Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour across the twelve acres of the Shire. As you tour Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, the double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films, your guide will recount with you fascinating details of how the movie set was created.The last stop on the tour is The Green Dragon Inn where you have ample time to relax in front of the open fires enjoying a complimentary beverage from the exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing range. Then, move through to the Green Dragon dining room and be treated to banquet feast fit for a Hobbit. As is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are more definitely encouraged.​After dinner, take your authentic handheld lantern to light the way back along the pathways of the Shire. This stunning journey under moonlight will take you through the village as it is breathtakingly lit up with Hobbit hole chimney's smoking and lanterns glowing against the darkness.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton, 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 Hamilton / Matamata locations if you are staying locally in the region.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • 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 note this experience is extremely popular and may require you to book 4-6 weeks in advance during peak season.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Dinner. A two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit.Alcoholic beverages. Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn.Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.Private transportation.Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus.Complimentary refreshments and water on board.Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton.Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.Air-conditioned vehicle.All Fees and Taxes.Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn.A lantern-lit walk through the movie set under moonlight.Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges.A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole.Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide.Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming.See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets.Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set. The following is NOT included: Breakfast.Lunch.Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • DinnerA two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit
  • Alcoholic beveragesComplimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
  • Complimentary refreshments and water on board
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton
  • Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
  • A lantern-lit walk through the movie set under moonlight
  • Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole
  • Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
  • Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
  • See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.
  • 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 note this experience is extremely popular and may require you to book 4-6 weeks in advance during peak season.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items
  • Easy and good fitness level required
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings.
  • Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].
  • Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].

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Cancellation Policy

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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