6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
PLEASE NOTE: This tour no longer operates in conjunction with cruise ships docking at the port of Tauranga. All other days will operate as normal.
A must do for all Lord of the Rings fans! Join us for a magical journey to Middle Earth where you can become part of the wonder that was created called Hobbiton! The Hobbiton Movie set was used for the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' film trilogies and is situated on a family run sheep farm close to the town of Matamata in the Waikato province. It is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering guided tours of the set.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers must be able to embark / disembark with minimal assistance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mount Maunganui
NB: From October 2024 this tour will no longer operate in conjunction with cruise ships docking at the port of Tauranga. All other days will operate as normal. This tour starts with a scenic drive along the Mount Maunganui beach before heading over the Tauranga Harbour bridge, past the city center and inland over the Kaimai ranges. We climb to around 1800 feet providing spectacular panoramic views across the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato province. From there we make our way towards Hobbiton passing typical New Zealand farms.
Hobbiton Movie Set
On arrival at the Shires Rest Cafe you are collected in the Hobbiton bus and taken to Middle Earth via the 1250-acre sheep farm. Your expert guide will take you on a 2 and a half hour journey through "The Shire". You will be told the story of how the remote set was discovered and how Hobbiton is a living film set maintained by a team of gardeners and maintenance staff. It is the only purpose-built film set in the world where the public can go and experience it as it is in the movie.
What‘s Included
12-seater clean, air conditioned van
Entry into the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Subject to Hobbiton availability
Port pickup and drop-off
Live commentary on board
Free Beer or Soft Drink at the completion of the Hobbiton Set Tour
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Does not operate with Cruise Ships docking in Tauranga
Pickup points
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6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga
Pickup included
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip to Hobbiton!
alisoncG1190MJ,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on our hobbiton trip. Russell was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our trip very enjoyable. We would definitely go on another trip with Wicked Wanders if we had the time.
What a brilliant day out!...
Vana C,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a brilliant day out! Honestly, such a smooth experience from start to finish. Finding the meeting point was super easy and we actually left right on time, which is always a plus. Our guide, Russell, was awesome—really knowledgeable and helpful the whole way. I loved getting a bit of history about Mount Maunganui and the quick stop at McLaren Falls before we arrived at the farm. Once we hit the Hobbiton set, I completely lost track of time; I couldn’t believe we’d been walking around for two hours by the time we finished! If you're looking for a stress-free way to see the Movie Set, I'd definitely recommend booking with these guys.
Fabulous Tour and Guide
PatriciaG,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton is a must do experience for anyone traveling to New Zealand, whether or not you’re familiar with hobbits. Russel, our tour guide with Wicked Wanderers Tours, was excellent. He entertained us with stories and stopped to show us some stunning NZ sights on our way. I highly recommend this five star tour!
Hobbiton from Tauranga
Lynette M,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional experience, the guide to and from Hobbiton was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable, and made the trip there and back from Tauranga so enjoyable. The experience at Hobbiton was excellent and very well run.
Best tour guide ever!
Y7359BFcarlac,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Russell was an enthusiastic wellspring of knowledge on the ride to Hobbiton. He was very informative in regards to historical facts on NZ, to nature, to all things LotR, the trip wouldn’t have been the same without him as a guide.
Awesome Experience!
jimcynthiab,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience and our tour driver was fantastic!!! It gave up a view of New Zealand outside the city. Stopped on the way back at McLaren Falls which was beautiful all on its own.
Excellent tour.
Valeriekiwi,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous experience. We had not read the books or seen the movies but so enjoyed our tour. Russell was amazing. This is a trip not to be missed.
Excellent trip
N9646HJanthonys,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent trip. Well worth it. Russell was a great guide and he provided excellent background. The travel to Hobbiton was easy and we included a couple of stops on the way.
Excellent!
Scott P,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely fabulous experience. The tour operator Russell of WickedWanders tours was first rate, entertaining, and personable. He went more than the extra mile (literally) to show us some other fascinating sites as well. Everyone at Hobbiton was so friendly and informative. Highly recommend!
Outstanding Tour & Tour Guide
L3805ITdavidh,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so glad that we signed upfor this tour and Russell was ourguide. We saw Kiwi orchid, Rotorualake, Maori village with performance,geothermal pool, and the NationalForest. Russell has a wealth of information. It was a very worthwhile trip for the price.
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