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Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

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Overview

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Start Time • Daily 6:30 AM

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

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!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Private transportation.Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland.Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.Air-conditioned vehicle.Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer.Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide.Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set.Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set.Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide.Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.All Fees and Taxes.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. The following is NOT included: Breakfast.Dinner.Lunch. 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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Activity code: C-168163P49

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  • Private transportation
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer
  • Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
  • Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 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
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.

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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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