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Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way

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Get a picture in a Hobbit hole
Delicious buffet lunch in the Party marquee included in price
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set
Explore inside a Hobbit home on Bag Shot Row

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Overview

Travel the short distance from Rotorua to Matamata, home of Hobbiton Movie Set.

Upon arriving at Hobbiton, meet your guide who takes you through this working sheep farm, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series with incredible views overlooking the world’s biggest outdoor movie set.

Fans will love exploring the Shire, home to hobbit holes including Bilbo Baggins’s house. Stop for photos in front of the Mill, the party tree and the double-arch bridge as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Explore inside a Hobbit home at BagShot Row.
Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary cider, ale or ginger beer.

After your tour of Hobbiton, enjoy an included buffet lunch at The Party Marquee before your day trip ends with drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

What's Included

  • Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accommodation included - please advise where you are staying and we can give you directions to the central meeting point or a pick up time.

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1167 Fenton Street
Rotorua 3007, New Zealand

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90 Federal Street
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Hobbiton Movie Set

This trip from Rotorua to Auckland includes the Hobbiton movie set tour 1 hour journey from Rotorua to Hobbiton). Departing from Rotorua at 8am, this is a wonderful way to get to Auckland and include a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films.On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”*please note from April to November 2023 there will be construction on set due to the Bagshot Row Development. This should not affect your tour too much apart from not seeing Samwise Gamgee’s home & a bit of construction noise. From 1st December 2023 the tour will be an additional 30 min to include the new Bag Shot Row experience.
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The Green Dragon Inn

The tour concludes with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer.After a drink, enjoy a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Marquee before continuing onto AucklandFollowing the Hobbiton tour, enjoy the sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee which is fit for a Hobbit.After lunch we drive north through lush Waikato dairy farms and over the Bombay Hills before arriving in Auckland at approximately 3.15pm. You will be transferred to your Auckland inner-city accommodation.
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Auckland (pass by)

This tour finishes in Auckland and is a one way product. (2 hour journey from Hobbiton incl. a toilet stop)
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour at Hobbiton joins a larger group with up to 35 people
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch – One Way?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch – One Way?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn.
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax).
  • Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour.
  • NZ$10 Shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton Gift Shop.
  • Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation.
  • Buffet lunch at Green Dragon Marquee.
  • Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accomodation.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
  • NZ$10 Shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation
  • Buffet lunch at Green Dragon Marquee
  • Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accomodation
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum TWO adults required for this tour to run
  • The tour at Hobbiton joins a larger group with up to 35 people
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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