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Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens Experience

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Overview

Visit the world-renowned Hamilton Gardens and the Hobbiton Movie Set, all in one day on this luxury private tour from Auckland. Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the setting for The Shire that featured in Peter Jackson directed films, “The Lord of The Rings” where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and so much more cinematic magic! And experience the journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, interesting snippets, and new insights into some of our most popular gardens with a café style lunch included.

What's Included

  • Lunch Café Style lunch at Hamilton Gardens Café
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
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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. 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. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hamilton Gardens

We then depart for Hamilton and stop for a café style lunch before you uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens. Discover the unexpected, at the Hamilton Gardens, a living museum of gardens from ancient Egypt to modern day. Enter a world of imagination, exploration, beauty, and inspiration. Experience a self-guided tour on a journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, and insights, bringing Hamilton Gardens to life for first time visitors. After re-joining the luxury coach, you will be back in Auckland at the end of the day.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
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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 able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • 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.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Lunch. Café Style lunch at Hamilton Gardens Café.Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.Private transportation.Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland.Discover the inside story and hidden meanings in each garden.Uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens.Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.Air-conditioned vehicle.Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.Admission to themed Hamilton Gardens on a self-guided audio tour.Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set.Fully guided private return transfers 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.Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus.A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.Complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn.Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming.Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges.Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes.See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets.Admission to 2 hours Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour. The following is NOT included: Breakfast.Dinner. 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-168163P62

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What's Included

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  • LunchCafé Style lunch at Hamilton Gardens Café
  • Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
  • Private transportation
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
  • Discover the inside story and hidden meanings in each garden
  • Uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens
  • Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • Admission to themed Hamilton Gardens on a self-guided audio tour
  • Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
  • Fully guided private return transfers 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
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
  • Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges
  • Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes
  • See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets
  • Admission to 2 hours Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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 able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • 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 can accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.

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Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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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