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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide
Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer
Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
Return
Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland
(10) Reviews
Auckland CBD
About
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.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide
Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer
Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
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
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.
15 minutes
2
Bombay Hills
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.
3
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.
15 minutes
4
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!
2 hours
5
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.
