Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Experience Middle-Earth on a Hobbiton tour from Auckland

When in New Zealand, you can’t miss a chance to visit this famous movie set! Join us for a two-hour fascinating tour of the Hobbiton movie set, the largest outdoor film set in the world, where “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies were filmed. Perfect for movie fans, this Auckland scenic tour of Hobbiton puts you right where all the action happened.

• Relaxing scenic drive to Matamata over the Bombay Hills and through the beautiful Hauraki Plains
• Discover the Hobbit Holes, Bag End, the famous Party Tree, and the Green Dragon Inn.
• Learn all about the original setting of Peter Jackson’s world-famous trilogies: How this location was chosen, how it was created, and which scenes were filmed here and made it to the movies.
• Have a photo opportunity in Matamata, the quiet dairy town which shot to stardom along with Peter Jackson’s famous film “The Lord of the Rings.”

General Information

• The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour requires reasonable mobility, please advise when booking if you have any mobility issues.
• Flexible start time between 6.30 AM and 8.30 – will be confirmed via email
• Travel time from central Auckland to the Shires Rest is 2.5 hours each direction.

What to Bring

Outdoor clothing for the day’s weather conditions, comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, sunblock, lip balm, sunglasses, camera, and lots of energy

Inclusions

• Private charter tour from Auckland just for your group
• Entry and 2-hour guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
• A glass of the Hobbit Southfarthing range, which comprises two traditional ales, an apple cider or non-alcoholic ginger beer, all handcrafted and exclusive to Hobbiton Movie Set
• Fully guided service with complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your Auckland accommodation, airport, or other location
• Professional driver, guide & photographer
• Light refreshments
• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Exclusions

• Food and drinks unless otherwise specified
• Gratuities (optional)

For $40 per person, you may add 30 mins for a festive feast lunch in the Party Marquee. Experience the taste of the Shire with a delicious buffet lunch served in the Party Marquee. Your meal is served buffet style with shared table seating.

Prices are inclusive of all taxes and service fees. Need to book more than 6 seats? Please CONTACT US; we might be able to accommodate your request.