Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Full-day Engagement in the Mystical World of Lord Rings from Auckland

Embark on a full-day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Middle-earth and explore the iconic Hobbit holes. A must-do experience in New Zealand!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Matamata - Sightseeing in Matamata while driving in town. The aptly themed Matamata I-SITE on the main street of town is all a must visit attraction in Matamata. With a distincetive Middle-earth look it is the perfect spot to grab a quick picture.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks
  • All entry tickets & guided tours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join this full-day excursion from Auckland to the magical Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set, where the beloved trilogies were filmed.
Enjoy complimentary pickup and drop-off from any central Auckland location.
Relax during the 2-hour scenic drive to the movie set, featuring a picturesque stop for photos and a sightseeing drive.
Discover Hobbiton…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pambongukphil
Jul 12, 2025
Amazing guide and a good time slot to do tours - Warren was very friendly and informative. During most of the drive, he spoke of various topics about maori culture, everyday in auckland and about landscape. Even if we booked for lord of the rings tour, i learned about new zealand in general as well. I particularly appreciated the time slot for hobbiton tour as it was quite early so less crowds and also you make it back in time for late lunch. would highly recommend them!
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Karen_g
Jul 10, 2025
Wow! What a Day! - Awesome experience from the pick up to end of day exploration. The tour leaders were fun and informative, Hobbiton is totally worth the visit, and the pace of the trip was perfect!
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Eliza_f
May 14, 2025
Great tour! Our bus... - Great tour! Our bus driver Raymond was fantastic and could not have been lovelier. Highly recommend!
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Firefly78
Mar 15, 2025
Great Tour and Guide - This was an excellent tour. Nancy was our guide and told us all about New Zealand on the bus ride to and from Hobbiton. Hobbiton itself was amazing. It was truly nice being there early before all the crowds. Bring your camera as you will many great photo opportunities.
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Tourist00476503952
Mar 14, 2025
EXPERIENCE HOBBITON! - Rami was a great tour guide and the tour itself is fantastic! We were there and back again! If you’re a fan of the films, then it’s a must! But even if you don’t care for the series, this tour will make you feel like a child or a hobbit again ❤️
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Lnymanstu
Mar 8, 2025
Lovely scenery and experience! - Great experience! The grounds were lovely and the Hobbit holes were adorable! Our guides Aiman and Sol were professional and engaging. Highly recommend this activity, even for those not familiar with the Tolkien books.
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Jeffreysj5588cp
Feb 22, 2025
Great for LOTR fans - Really cool to see the movie set. Driver picked us up on time and gave lots of great insight about Auckland. Driver was helpful and friendly during our visit.
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Mikeandtj2015
Feb 12, 2025
Fun Experience - The Hobbiton tour was a fun addition to our New Zealand & Australia vacation. Auckland & Beyond Tours arrived on time for our early access tour. Everything went as planned. I recommend both Hobbiton Movie Set tour and Auckland & Beyond Tours.
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Greg_h
Sep 3, 2024
Worth waking up early for - Long day getting to Hobbiton but so worth it! The scenery was breathtaking. Going early was a great decision: less crowded, clean restrooms, pictures without tourists in them. Our guide, Adil, gave us a history lesson on the ride and from as well as interesting tidbits. We saw a lot of animals and lush vegetation. He was friendly and polite.
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Kelly_f
May 6, 2025
Very Unreliable - The tour guide never showed up. I waited an hour and a half and kept calling the company who told me the driver was on their way. Finally they told me that the driver accidentally picked up the wrong people so we were out of luck and they would just refund us our money.
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From $197
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).