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Experience the film set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings fame!
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The Hobbiton Movie Set Tour is where Peter Jackson filmed his famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
The Hobbiton Movie Set is one of the most visited destinations in New Zealand for the past 10 years.
This Hobbiton tour from Auckland starts by picking you up from Auckland CBD, then you’ll enjoy a two-hour scenic drive South of Auckland into Waikato, with a scenic stop for amazing photos and any other stops if needed.
Once we arrive, you spend 30-45 mins shopping in the official Hobbiton Gift Shop and grabbing a drink or a bite in the famous Shire’s Rest Cafe.
Then your middle earth Journey starts by hopping on The Hobbiton Bus that takes you to The Hobbit Village where your guide will do a two and half hour guided tour through The Hobbit Holes, The Mill, The Double Arched Bridge and have a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn.
Walk inside a Hobbit Hole for the new indoor experience located on
Bagshot Row and experience a glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about their daily lives in the Shire.
Be prepared to take lots of photos and videos in this unique place.
After you finish your amazing Hobbit tour we make our way through the scenic roads of Waikato back to Auckland CBD.
EXCELLENT1407 reviews onSeaside514760719482 July 2024Waitomo and te puia Wazza was an amazing tour guide made the long drives enjoyable. Waitomo cave and te puia were both very beautiful locations to tour. Thank you. Highly recommend!!!דינה ס29 June 2024Hobbiton and Waitomo with Adil from Auckland & Beyond Tours I had a fantastic experience with Auckland and Beyond Tours in Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour. The whole trip was exactly as described and even beyond my expectations. The timing was perfect (picking up from the hotel entrance, small breaks, returning), and all advice was efficient. I want to thank Adil, our guide and driver, for all the exciting information and knowledge he shared. When you come for a few days and want to experience the beauty of New Zealand, I highly recommend Auckland and Beyond Tours.Sherpa0055905853328 June 2024Hobbition&Waitomo Small group tour 这是一次十分激动人心且难忘的体验,感谢我们的导游Adic,不仅带我们走完全程而且也很详细的介绍了当地历史,很感谢他Tony P26 June 2024Not just for LOTR fans! This was an amazing tour, Adil was very friendly and gave excellent advice. Be sure to research the weather for Hobbiton as it is a fully outdoor tour. Be prepared for a long day! Totally worth it!Mike Nelson25 June 2024There and Back Again The whole day was amazing thanks to our fabulous driver & tour guide Adil. Pickup was efficient, he was very knowledgeable & passionate about interesting points along the way and most importantly, drove very safely. We stopped at the perfect spot to stretch & see a very pretty reservoir on the Waikato River and still got to Hobbiton early. He just exuded friendly professionalism that makes travelers feel welcome.Moicee16 June 2024Worth it Amazing and well worth-it. I left the hobbiton movie set as a fan and bought a book to start reading my first book of the series. The set was amazing, but more than that, the landscape, the hills and everything was so beautiful. The trip to hobbiton was also great. We were picked up from the hotel on-time and the drivers were very nice. We even went to see a manmade lake before heading back to Auckland.Abril V15 June 2024Amazing tour and guide Our tour guide was very friendly, patient and he explained us a lot not just about the tour also about the country. We got a full experience about this country!Aida A12 June 2024Review for Auckland and beyond tours The tour was cancelled due to the number of people was not met. I booked this for a friend (couple) from overseas. The company helped us get the refund. They are very helpful.Mickey D12 June 2024Once in a lifetime experience. We only had one full day in Auckland and this tour was amazing. Our tour guide Adil was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the local culture and history. He also recommended a wonderful local seafood restaurant when we got back to Auckland. Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience. Mickey and Jen Donarski Peoria, IL USARyan C10 June 2024Best of the bunch From the minute we were picked up to when we were dropped off the 2 drivers were amazing! So knowledgable about the hobbit and lord of the rings movies and where keen for a good chat!Load more
The drive is about 2 to 2.5 hrs one way from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set and its depending on the traffic.
We offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs from any Auckland Central Accommodation.
It is about 2.5hrs fully guide tour.
No. All tours must be fully guided with a professional Hobbiton Movie Set Guide.
At the Hobbiton, the tours can have up to 40 People.
Yes, you can book this option from the link below.
Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour
Yes, all tours starting from 1 December 2023 include a new adventure inside a hobbit hole at the Bagshot Row.
This addition will fulfil a long-held dream for all visitors, just remember to mind your head as you wander through the rooms & hallways.
Yes, Hobbiton is a location like no other, creating a truly unique and memorable experience for your special day.
Say your ‘I dos’ in amongst the natural beauty of the Hobbiton gardens. For your reception, choose from the masterfully recreated Green Dragon Inn as seen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, the Millhouse for an intimate gathering, or step into The Party Marquee – a fully themed, spacious venue which will provide your guests with a breath-taking atmosphere to remember.
Contact Auckland & Beyond Tours today to start planning your wedding!
In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for the iconic rolling hills and lush green pastures of Hobbiton™. An aerial search led them to the Alexander farm, a stunning 1,250 acre sheep farm in the heart of the Waikato.
They noted the area’s striking similarity to The Shire™, as described by JRR Tolkien, and quickly realised that the Hobbits had found a home.
In March 1999 the crew began the nine month quest to bring the ideas for Hobbiton to fruition; help was provided by the New Zealand Army, and soon 39 temporary Hobbit Holes™ were scattered across the 12 acre plot used for the set.
Filming commenced in December 1999, and it took around three months to get a wrap on The Shire.
In 2009, Sir Peter Jackson returned to film The Hobbit Trilogy, and he left behind the beautiful movie set you’ll see today; 44 permanently reconstructed Hobbit Holes, in the same fantastic detail seen in the movies. There’s an abundance of movie magic nestled inside the fully operational farm.
Tours and activities operate in all weather conditions, umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
In the event of extreme weather conditions we reserve the right to make alternative tour arrangements.