Hobbiton Tour: Explore Iconic Lord of the Rings Set

Embark on a fully guided small-group tour from Auckland to the magical Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle Earth and explore iconic locations from the Lord of the Rings. Book now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Beverage at The Green Dragon
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Maximize your Auckland experience with a visit to the enchanting Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings Movie Set on our exclusive small-group tour. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to this iconic destination in an idyllic New Zealand location, all achievable in a single day from Auckland.
Witness an incredible transformation of a serene piece of farmland…

Location
Hobbiton Movie Set
501 Buckland Road, Matamata
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dean_s
Jul 15, 2024
Worth the Drive! - Our 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!
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Quest59429280032
Jun 9, 2024
One great adventure to rule them all! - Amazing 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!
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V8408dbsueb
Mar 27, 2024
Hobbiton and Glowworm caves were a long drive from Aukland but thankfully Michael our guide made the drive enjoyable! - We 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!
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Rose_v
Feb 19, 2024
Fabulous, fantastic, amazing - To 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.
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Lonewayfarer
Feb 9, 2024
Friendly tour guide for our road trip to Hobbiton - Michael 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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Edwardteach2016
Feb 7, 2024
Welcome to the shire, A grand adventure. - Michael was our driver/guide. Wonderful, informative and just an overall great guy. The actual Hobbiton tour is well done attraction & worth seeing. Ours was standalone but can be combined with an extra attraction (eg, glow worm cave). What distinguishes this tour operator from others was small size (10 people + driver on this tour) vs some that are larger. The actual Hobbiton tour is 1.5-2 hrs no matter who offers it. The difference in time between operators will be a factor of how much time they let you browse in store, hang around the green dragon for your free drink. This operator was by far the least expensive of the tours available when I booked ((>7 days in advance) and the only one I saw that picked you up at your hotel. Others gave you a choice of 1-5 locations to choice from. Highly recommend.
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James_b
Dec 16, 2023
Must see - This is a must see for lord of the rings or hobbit fans. Better than what I had expected. The site is kept up beautifully.
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Vacation13728936060
Nov 3, 2023
Awesome experience and views. - Wonderful experience and our tour guide Mike was knowledgeable and fun. My wife Debbi and I had a great time seeing the Shire and the New Zealand countryside!!! A must see, especially after Dec 2023 when the new full size walk in hobbit hole will be completed!!
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Annmarie_d
Mar 27, 2024
Great tour. Only... - Great 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.
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Corinna_a
Oct 8, 2023
Day Two of our time in Auckland - Liked everything except we felt rushed. Would definitely recommend it to others. Michael, our driver and tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable, had great stories to share, and funny. He also gave good recommendations for the rest of our time in Auckland.
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From $170
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).