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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Door Opening into a Hobbit Hole
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Inside a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row

Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

By GreatSights
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$291 and current price is NZ$262 per adult
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Overview

Discover film magic at the Hobbiton Film Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row and hear intriguing behind-the-scenes stories as you stroll through lush farmland with your expert guide. Top off your half-day tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a Hobbits feast in the party marquee before returning to Auckland. If LOTR had you captivated on the big screen, this is sure to be one of the best day trips in New Zealand for you.

Activity location

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 102 Hobson Street
    • 102 Hobson Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Hobbiton Film Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15 am
Price details
NZ$291.00
NZ$261.90 x 1 AdultNZ$261.90
Total
The previous price was NZ$291.00 and current price is NZ$261.90
10% off
Until Tue, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedHobbits Feast in the Party Marquee
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTop off your day with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedBathroom on board

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Hobbiton Movie Set
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Film Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth..

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE102 Hobson Street
    • 102 Hobson Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Lindsay_C

Reviewed on Viator
26 Mar 2025
Amazing day. Beautiful location, really entertaining and informative guide. Fabulous food. Couldn’t be happier.
8.0 out of 10

Hazel_V

Reviewed on Viator
26 Mar 2025
The story behind the scenes, the preparations and how they pick the location where the Hobbit and.Lord of the Ring was film.
8.0 out of 10

Mary_H

Reviewed on Viator
24 Mar 2025
It's awesome... amazing, learned a lot about the making of the films, much was bountiful and delicious, Ellie (our tour guide) was delightful.... Rachel (our driver) gave a wealth of info about New Zealand. Be aware of bee stings....and no one to assist you.
10.0 out of 10

Carol_M

Reviewed on Viator
24 Mar 2025
Rachel is a great guide!! Hilarious & shares a lot of knowledge on the city. Tour itself is cool, basically majority of time is getting chance to take as many photos all around Hobbiton as possible with a guide giving tidbits along the way on history & unique stories of the set. Good break for tea/drink in beautiful decorated atmosphere. Buffet was delicious - you have a set time & sit with your travel group. Would recommend as a day trip from Auckland!
10.0 out of 10

Katherine_M

Reviewed on Viator
16 Mar 2025
Exactly as advertised - nice bus, very knowledgeable and friendly driver who taught us a lot about Aotearoa/New Zealand on the drive. Scenic drive from Auckland. The Hobbiton tour was excellent and the lunch was very good. It’s a remarkable site. If you’re a LOTR fan it’s really worth the trip.
10.0 out of 10

Debra_D

Reviewed on Viator
14 Mar 2025
First of all, thanks to Dave, the friendly and expert bus driver for a safe trip there and back! He was so pleasant! Secondly, I’m not a Tolkien fan at all but I loved seeing the countryside and the movie set, very well done!!
10.0 out of 10

Izabella_L

Reviewed on Viator
14 Mar 2025
If you are a fan of Tolkien, it is a must visit place! Amazing views, great tour guides, movie props, photo opportunities for the entire family.
10.0 out of 10

Dameta_J

Reviewed on Viator
28 Feb 2025
This is a wonderful tour! The scenery is spectacular, and the food is so yummy! The tour guides were so friendly and informative!
10.0 out of 10

Dale_G

Reviewed on Viator
27 Feb 2025
Climbing the hills was a little strenuous. Bring a cane if you have trouble walking. But the experience is WELL WORTH IT! You are transported back in to their world of Middle Earth, literally! I loved it!
10.0 out of 10

Raul_P

Reviewed on Viator
24 Feb 2025
Transportation to Hobbiton was smooth and easy. Hobbiton it’s self was an easy walk. And the lunch was great!

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