Day trip

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Lunch

4.8 / 5

48 reviews

Activity provider: Bush and Beach
Day trip

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Lunch

Activity provider: Bush and Beach

From US$ 201.39 per person

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Journey from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a fully-guided tour and a tasty lunch at the Shires Rest Cafe.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off available from central Auckland accommodation. The local operator will confirm your pick-up location and time, which will be earlier than the tour start time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a small group tour from Auckland
  • Enjoy a glass of ale or cider at the Green Dragon Inn
  • See the home of Bilbo Baggins at Bag End
Full description
Tour includes return transport with full commentary from Auckland, entry and guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, a tasty lunch, and a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.  Be picked up from your Auckland accommodation at 7 AM and travel down through the Waikato region. Your guide will share insights with you about the surrounding areas as well as the movie trilogies 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'. On arrival at Shire’s Rest, your Hobbiton guide will greet you and take you on a magical journey to Middle Earth. Be immersed in the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of The Shire, at the home of the Hobbits!  Sample an exclusive specially brewed beverage at the Green Dragon Inn to conclude your adventure. Then enjoy lunch at the Shires Rest Cafe. In addition, you'll have a $10 souvenir voucher to spend at the Hobbiton gift shop. Afterwards, depart for Auckland to be dropped back to your accommodation at approximately 3:15 PM.
Includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transport
  • Dedicated guide who will provide full commentary
  • Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
  • Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Lunch at Shires Rest Cafe
  • Complimentary $10 Hobbiton Gift Shop souvenir voucher
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes

    Not allowed

    • Drones

    Know before you go

    • If you are booking the tour within 2 hours of departure, please call the local operator immediately after booking via the phone number provided on your voucher to confirm your pick-up details. Alternatively, make your way to the SKYCITY Grand Hotel by 6:35 AM for a 6:40 AM pick-up
    • This tour has a dedicated guide and a maximum of 18 guests
    • Your guide will drive you down to Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata and pick you up after lunch
    • The complimentary beverage can be alcoholic (ale or cider) or non-alcoholic (ginger beer)
    • Please advise of any dietary requirements on booking
    • This tour finishes at approximately 3:15 PM
    •  Lunch is taken in the Shires Rest Cafe and guests are invited to choose anything on the menu
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 48 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.4/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Service
      4.9/5
    • Organization
      4.9/5

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    Driver from Akl to Hobbiton is very friendly & personable. As an added bonus, he is an expert at taking good pics lol. The staff are also friendly and knowledgeable. The tour itself is so magical, if your a Tolkien geek you will love it!!! A++++++++ service

    March 28, 2023

    Wife daughter and I all went to Hobbiton. The trip was excellent more than we could expect and our guide with Beach and Bush, Ryan was excellent lotta information given about the culture there as well as a tour for Hobbiton and New Zealand history, etc.

    March 28, 2023

    all was perfect. i would like to join this one again should i have the chance. it began before the sunrise but it was indeed the best timing. love the driver (yes yes including his jokes) for his great stories about Auckland and the LOTR movie, love the guide on the set too with the details of the hobbiton, amazing buffet.and dessert, all around was a fantastic experience. thanks so much!

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    March 28, 2023

    Product ID: 107647