Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Leave Auckland behind for the day and travel to Matamata! Matamata is a town known for its thoroughbred industry, dairy farming heritage, and historic Firth Tower Museum. It is also home to the Hobbiton Movie Set! Since the launch of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, Matamata has become a vibrant, must-see destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Come and join this tour to discover the real Middle-Earth!
You will have your private driver guide for the entire journey, the main tour in Hobbiton is conducted in small groups of 22 to 25 people. Should you require a completely private experience please enquire with us.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour is available for Shore Excursions. Times are flexible to ensure you return well in time for your ship's departure
The tour at Hobbiton itself, is conducted in small groups.
What To Expect
Auckland Domain
Pick up from your hotel accommodation and drive through Auckland CBD and head out towards Waikato region and the Hobbiton Movie set.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.
Options
English Speaking Guide
Pickup included
Other Language Speaking Guide
Other Langauage Driver/ Guide: Please use for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Norwegian, Pickup included
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Airport/ Port Pick up (if required)
Hobbiton Entry Ticket
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Overpriced! Rent a car yourself instead
Maria P,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00we paid 1500 usd for a van to drive five of us to Hobbiton. We paid separately for the Hobbiton tickets. It was a 2 hour drive there and 2 hours back. The 1500 literally was only for a van and driver. There was not touring or showing us anything on the way and no lunch. It is literally a huge waste of money. Rent a van for a day yourself and book the tickets on line. You will save 1300 USD!
Do NOT miss this Experience!
Jane E,Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Memorable! It definitely left lasting imprints in our life's adventures as a family. Our young adult kids loved it too.
Really Amazing
Gabrilla G,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It's really amazing, you feel what it's like to be a Hobbit, Everything is alive. Very happy to have launched the new section that opened in December 2023
Worst experience that ruined our vacation
Kityee N,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
1.00Our group of 10 was totally unhappy and unsatisfied with the service, it was so bad and frustrating that service was never received and we walked away from the service provider right on the spot. Service provider asked for an additional $200 fee, and refused to provide service unless money was paid upfront on the spot. No room for discussion, and terrible customer service. We recommend Viator not to subcontract to this local Legend Tour company, as it will bear a bad reputation to Viator.
Great day!
malontwo,Feb 2, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved Hobbiton. Our driver was very nice and made sure everything went as planned. Also went to see some amazing falls on the return trip.
Hobbiton trip
Laurie L,Dec 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
4.00Hobbiton Was a great experience we loved every moment of it. I highly recommend it! The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because our local driver was not aware that the drive included the Hunua Ranges National park. He was super nice and it wasn’t his fault. Instead he did drive to One tree hill to make up for it. He normally drove people to the airport, he was very friendly but did not know the history or trivia about the areas to share with us like we normally get from a private tour guide
Too expensive ride!! Just a ride!
Maritza M,Nov 7, 2022
- Review from Viator
1.00It was only a too expensive transportation to Hobbieton! I did not realized that! Better to get Uber or other type of transportation to the place!! It even did not include the entry tickets!! Too expensive for just the ride!!! But the driver was excellent!! Very punctual!!!
Joe and Jaime visit
K7293HPjosephh,Mar 15, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Wonderful day trip to the glow worms and the Hobbit farm Driver was the best and took great care of us Long day but worth the expense of a private car
Hobbiton is enchanting
kkmoore920,Jan 25, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00Hobbiton is beautiful and the attention to detail was amazing. The behind the scenes stories were fun. Our tour had people who had never seen any of the movies or read any of the books, they could hardly wait to do so. Our driver was not at ease in busy traffic, but knew the area and relayed local stories.
Tour guide was fantastic!!!! This...
James E,Jun 11, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was fantastic!!!! This tour was excellent and really fun!!! Well worth the money!!1
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