HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

One day tour from Auckland to the famous and magical Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set, in the Heart of Middle Earth. 

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, we’re going on an adventure! See the famous Hobbiton Movie Set on a fully guided small group tour from Auckland. Be shown through the 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide, 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’. 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 minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Please be aware that while lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm - experience the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set - designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind the film trilogies, Bagshot Row offers an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about daily life in the Shire.

  • Green Dragon Inn - Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you enjoy a complimentary, exclusive beverage from the Hobbit Southfarthing range to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.

  • Waikato Farming Region - experience the rolling hills and lush green beauty of the Waikato region of New Zealand.

  • Surprise Stops - surprise stops to keep the tour exciting and informative

details

The extraordinary following that the movies have amassed has led to our tours becoming a must see while travellers are in New Zealand. The Hobbiton Movie Set is the only set that remains intact from the trilogies, and that allows our visitors to fully immerse themselves in the wonders of The Shire.

Visitors are given the once in a lifetime opportunity to see an iconic movie set in its full glory; from wandering the rambling paths of The Shire, to seeing the submerged Hobbit Holes that litter the rolling hillsides.

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. Your guide will then escort you around the set, showing you the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.

You will be taken around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you can sample our exclusive, specially brewed beverages to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.

Tour includes:

  • Hotel pick up and drop off 

  • Refreshments and snacks

  • Beautiful scenic drive through the New Zealand countryside 

  • Professionally guided tour about New Zealand and the culture.

  • Entertainment during drive

  • Entry ticket and guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set including a Beverage in the Green Dragon 

  • Stops to purchase food, buy souvenirs or take photos  

  • Guided tour back to the Hotel

  • Free Wifi on Transport

Tour timings: 

  • Pick up 10am (depending on traffic)

  • Drop off second session: 6:30pm (depending on traffic)

  • 9 hour tour

Itinerary

  1. Auckland - 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.

  2. Waikato - 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.

  3. Hobbiton Movie Set – Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two & a half 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’.

  4. Auckland – 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!

Payments accepted:

  • Cash (NZD)

  • Debit card 

  • Credit card 

  • US Dollars

  • PayPal

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Price is per person and based on a minimum of 4 people per tour.

Discounts for larger groups or surcharges for smaller groups may apply contact us for more information.  

If you want to go on a tour in less than 12 hours please call or message us.

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