Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set Experience from Auckland - Perfect For Couples


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From $777.97

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Experience your own Middle-Earth adventure and visit the original Hobbiton Movie Set. Travel in style 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 without being chained in a large crowd! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Your personal guide will escort you through the twelve acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie set was created.


What's Included

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set

Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes

Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set

Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD

Complimentary refreshments and water on board

Exclusive tours of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set organised for individuals or groups

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn

Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Range

See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scene secrets

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a small group tour from Auckland

What's Not Included

Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge

Children car seat $50


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • CHILD: Age: 5 - 14
  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 99

Additional Info

  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be rented from us for $50 per child (with 24 hours’ notice). Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for
  • COVID-19 precautions -Safety measures in place. All areas that exposed to customers are frequently cleaned & sanitised.
  • Easy and good fitness level required
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
  • We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

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!

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included






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