Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road, Matamata, Hinuera 3472

This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton movie set. The day includes a fully guided tour of the set as seen in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy and we also include a sumptuous lunchtime feast in the Party Marquee.
Our experienced guides look after you all day from pick up to drop off at your Auckland City Accommodation. They include a full commentary on the way with insights into the areas you are travelling through and background to the movie set you are visiting

From December 2023 the tour will be an additional 30 min to include the new Bag Shot Row experience. Prices will increase from 01 Dec to reflect the changes.

*The tour at Hobbiton is with a larger group for the tour on set.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Green Dragon Inn, Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata 3472, New Zealand

At Hobbiton we will take you down to the set itself and have one of the specialist Hobbiton guides take you on a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get the chance to have a photo in the doorway of a Hobbit house, see the Party Tree and stand by the gate to Bilbo’s house ‘Bag End’ overlooking the whole set to the hills in the distance. Before your feast in the Party Marquee (which is included in the price) you cross the bridge by the mill to go into the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer.

You then return to Auckland (2 hours journey with a toilet stop)

Duration: 20 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 07:00 AM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
• Local Experienced Tour Guide
• Includes a Drink Inside The Famous Green Dragon Inn
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
• Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off (selected hotels only)
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Morning tea and additional food and drinks

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• This tour is not appropriate as a shore excursion - due to early departure times and risks of traffic on the return journey
• This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.