Hobbiton Movie Set Experience: Private Tour From Auckland

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About this activity

Travel in style and luxury on this private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set, set on rolling farmland, this is the world-famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ExperienceKart Luxury Travel

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Be amazed by the spectacular scenery en route and listen to engaging commentary from your guide
Included: Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Included: Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Included: Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland
Included: Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Complimentary Hobbiton beverages -Ale, cider, ginger beer or an English dark room temperature beer
Included: Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set
Included: Admission to 2 hour fully guided experience at Hobbiton movie set
Included: Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
Included: Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Included: Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
Included: Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
Included: Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
Included: See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scene secrets
Included: A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Included: Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
Included: Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Dinner
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Auckland Central

15 min

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
Stop 3

15 min

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours Admission included

Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be.

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. After returning to Matamata, re-join the luxury coach to travel through majestic tree-lined town that sits at the heart of New Zealand’s rural heartland to visit Lake Karapiro!
Auckland Central

15 min

After an exhilarating fun-filled once in a lifetime experience at Hobbiton Movie Set, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Uduak Lodge
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Quest Mount Eden
Camberley Court Motel
Best Western Newmarket Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Albert Street
TRIBE Auckland Fort Street
QT Auckland
Sudima Auckland City
Park Hyatt Auckland

and 124 more pickup points

Cancellation

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Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Easy and good fitness level required.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.