Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
Overview
Fully guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Green Dragon Inn
• Waikato Farming Region
• Surprise Stops
While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibusses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Green Dragon Inn
• Waikato Farming Region
• Surprise Stops
While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibusses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Inclusions
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Entry ticket & fully guided tour - Hobbiton Movie Set (unless you booked the Transport Only option)
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Pass By: Waikato Region, Waikato Region, North Island
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Auckland, Auckland, North Island
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Pass By: Waikato Region, Waikato Region, North Island
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Auckland, Auckland, North Island
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Stroller accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Near public transportation
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Infant seats available
- Children 7 years old and under are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to arrange this.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
amelienegele
June 2020
We had the chance to have a lot of sun during the tour, the driver was very friendly. I have enjoy a lot The Hobbiton tour.
We had the chance to have a lot of sun during the tour, the driver was very friendly. I have enjoy a lot The Hobbiton tour.Matthew_R
April 2022
Great trip with a very informative tour guide! Hobbiton tour was amazing and very well timed between the remaining Auckland tour. 7/5!
Great trip with a very informative tour guide! Hobbiton tour was amazing and very well timed between the remaining Auckland tour. 7/5!amandahogan0803
July 2021
We had an awesome day with Mani! Answered all our questions and told us lots of facts and information along the way. The tour itself was amazing and it was all very organised. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see Hobbiton, especially with Mani as your driver!
We had an awesome day with Mani! Answered all our questions and told us lots of facts and information along the way. The tour itself was amazing and it was all very organised. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see Hobbiton, especially with Mani as your driver!Y1157ZNthiagof
June 2021
Great experience! Michael was our driver and he is such a nice fellow and so full of knowledge! The trip was amazing, Hobbiton is really nice (I am a huge fan of Lord of the Rings), the driveway was really beautiful, full of cozy little places and Michael was always there to explain everything an...
Great experience! Michael was our driver and he is such a nice fellow and so full of knowledge! The trip was amazing, Hobbiton is really nice (I am a huge fan of Lord of the Rings), the driveway was really beautiful, full of cozy little places and Michael was always there to explain everything and anything and share his funny stories. It was a perfect tourist day, I can’t recommend enough!239adrienb
August 2020
Great experience great day.Michael is a good person and perfect guide We were just 2 in the van and yet he still agreed to carry on the visit, much appreciated
Great experience great day.Michael is a good person and perfect guide We were just 2 in the van and yet he still agreed to carry on the visit, much appreciated27irock
July 2020
We enjoyed Hobbiton. I am unsteady on my legs but found I could cope with the one hour walk. The tour was very informative both at Hobbiton and with our tour guide.
We enjoyed Hobbiton. I am unsteady on my legs but found I could cope with the one hour walk. The tour was very informative both at Hobbiton and with our tour guide.