Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
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Transport yourself into the heart of Tolkien’s Middle Earth with this guided day trip to the Hobbiton movie set.
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Make stops at the intricate hobbit homes filled with colorful flowers, vibrant doors, hobbit-sized clothes and lush vegetable gardens.
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Listen to your guide give you behind-the-scenes trivia and juicy tidbits about the set as you stroll past the Mill on the Double Arched bridge.
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Upgrade to a private tour and enjoy a more relaxed visit to Hobbiton, with extra time to explore the sets.
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Did you know? The set was named after the mountain behind the movie set, Mount Hobbit.
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Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
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English-speaking tour guide
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Shared or private guided tour of Hobbiton movie set (based on option selected)
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Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
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AC minibus
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Complimentary guidebook here
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- TOTAL DURATION8 hours 15 minutesTimelineMap
Start pointAuckland
1. Hobbiton Movie Set
Highlights
Bagshot Row
Hobbiton Holes
The Party Tree
2. The Mill
3. Green Dragon Inn
4. The Party Marquee
5. Return to The Shire's Rest
You can cancel these tickets up to 60 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
The famed Shire right here in Waikato
There’s no better way to experience the iconic Middle-earth than with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Start your journey from Auckland, passing New Zealand’s lush countryside and rivers before arriving at the world-famous set. Hop aboard a bus that takes you through the rolling hills and the Kaimai Range, offering stunning views as you approach the Shire.
Once there, your guide will lead you through the charming hobbit holes and famous landmarks such as Bag End, home to Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the Party Tree at the heart of the set, and the Mill by the rustic Double Arched Bridge. Throughout the tour, enjoy behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating insights into the making of the trilogy, bringing the magic of Tolkien’s world to life.
Enjoy a Hobbit-Style Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Stop for a complimentary ginger beer, cider, or ale from the Southfarthing range at the cozy, hobbit-inspired Green Dragon Inn—an authentic Middle-earth experience—before heading back to Auckland.
What to bring
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Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
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Bring local currency for souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind that chilly bins, boxes and bags carrying food and frozen goods, liquids/creams not carried in watertight containers, flammable liquids, explosives, hazardous substances, solvents, fuel, batteries (unless used in portable consumer electronic devices), weapons, illegal drugs or substances are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed on this experience.
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Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome on the bus.
Additional information
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Facilities: Free Wi-Fi and toilets.
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Children below 14 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
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Each guest is limited to one carry-on item with dimensions not exceeding 20 cm high x 28cm deep with a maximum length of 400mm. The maximum weight is 5kg.
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Non-English speaking customers and guests with hearing difficulties can download the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information in 15 languages. It is recommended to download the app prior to the tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Hotel transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
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