New Zealand · HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOURS
Entry is timed and there is no other way onto the set, so the choice is really where you leave from. These 15 cover the tickets from Shires Rest, the day trips out of Auckland and Rotorua, and the ones that add Waitomo, priced and timed.
Explore Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire, hear film-set stories, enter a Hobbit Hole, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“I loved the way you told the story of how the land was discovered. The whole experience was brilliant and the guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable. Thank you.”
Review of Hobbiton from Shire’s Rest, with set details, guide tips, pricing, accessibility, timing, and advice on who should book.
“Probably the best tour we have ever been on, the place is stunning. The magic is real. Don’t want to give too much away, but if you have the opportunity, you have to visit (even if you don’t know or seen the films, it’s still magical.”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with transport, lunch, local guides, a Green Dragon drink, and a full day of scenery.
“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an 11-hour Auckland day trip with lunch, transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink.
“This tour was amazing and would definitely recommend. Danny was a fantastic guide telling us facts on the drive to make it insightful and enjoyable. The Hobbiton tour was so much fun and the caves were a great addition. The stops on the journey were really appreciated and the lunch had a wide variety. Danny went above and beyond to get to know us and make sure we enjoyed our trip. The tour itself was totally worth it and we had a great time!”
Visit Hobbiton from Auckland by comfortable coach, tour the movie set, step inside a Hobbit hole, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, and feast at lunch.
“Hobbiton was absolutely magical. The bus ride was long, over 2 hours, but very comfortable. our driver, Marty, was very informative and funny. Our guide in Hobbiton, Stevie, was great! It was hard to stop smiling. Beer at the Green Dragon was a real treat, and Lunch at the pavilion was very good. A trip well worth doing if you are a fan of the movies or not.”
Review of the 9-hour Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with small-group transport, Waikato scenery, Green Dragon drink, tips, and honest value advice.
“Our driver is very knowledgeable and talked about NZ related subjects half the time so time passed quickly.”
Explore Queenstown and Glenorchy film sites, private Arcadia Station, Mt Aspiring National Park, and Isengard with a small-group LOTR guide.
“Very fun, knowledgeable about Lord of the Rings. takes you all the good spots around Queenstown that were included in the movie”
Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with lunch, small-group transport, local guides, scenic stops, and practical tips.
“Had a wonderful day with Simon with Cheeky Tours! Top notch service with a smile!!!! Very comfortable accommodation and very knowledgeable about the area!!!”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with lunch, coach transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink included.
“Visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves was an unforgettable experience. Hobbiton was absolutely magical and every detail so thoughtfully done that it truly feels like stepping into Middle-earth. David was an excellent guide, incredibly knoRead more”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo’s glowworms and Hobbiton by premium coach, with guided tours, countryside views, and lunch included.
“This tour was very fun! Our bus driver Rachel was very informative and made the drive go by fast. The glowworm caves were very cool to see and our host Cody was great! Hobiton was the star of the show! Such a cool tour and our guide Keith was great there! Overall a great tour and would highly recommend!”
Tour Hobbiton from Rotorua, cross the Mamaku Ranges, explore the Shire, enter a Hobbit home, and enjoy a generous festive buffet lunch.
“I loved the beautiful flowers, vegetable gardens and fruit trees. What amazing property. Seeing the small hobbit village was a treat and going into the hobbit house at the end was special too. The buffet at the end was very good and plenty. The only thing I can think of that would make it better would be to be able to see hobbit characters to pose with or perhaps a map or pamphlet of the journeys Bilbo and Frodo took leaving the Shire. Thank you it was a lovely experience!”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a 13-hour small-group tour with lunch, hotel pickup, and expert local guides.
“Fabulous trip from the moment we were picked up to the moment we we dropped back!! Glow worm caves were truly beautiful and Hobbiton was magical. A tad expensive but well worth the cost as I don’t think you’ll get an experience like this again!! Great guide from Cheekikiwi travel and plenty of break times in the journey to grab food and drinks.”
Review of the 7-hour Hobbiton tour from Rotorua, with hotel pickup, guided movie-set visit, Green Dragon lunch, coach travel, and practical tips.
“Great day. Ngata, our bus driver got us on our way and was both amateur historian, cultural guide and comedian! Hobbitton is everything you'd hope for; The Shire, hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn and the great lunch we had in the marquee. Plenty of opp for photos and a relaxed bus ride back to Rotorua. Strong recommend.”
Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an 11-hour Auckland tour with entry, transport, snacks, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup included.
“Everything was such an amazing experience!! And everyone was so knowledgeable. Small group which was nice too. Hobbiton was everything we wanted and more, and the caves were really good. Andy knows so much about New Zealand, especially Auckland and the sites we saw today and we were very appreciative of his pulling over for an ice cream break and the suspension bridge!”
Tour Hobbiton from Matamata with return bus transfers, a guided walk through the Shire, movie secrets, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“very very cool trip, everything went as planned and even got a to try the homemade stout in the pub in Hobbiton that can't be bought anywhere else”
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