Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior on Bagshot Row. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Party Marquee before making your way back to Rotorua.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All tours are operated by a luxury 5 star coach with on board toilet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before making your way back to Rotorua.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Lunch
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Live commentary on board
Hobbiton Admission Ticket
Gratuities
Options
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Coach
Reviews
553 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hobbits adventure
Stuart M,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fab experience... very well managed so you could enjoy all the sights of hobbiton... well narrated by the guide
great day at Hobbitton with a great guide.
Bernie F,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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.
Hobbiton Holes!
Shane S,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best way to see hobbiton from Rotrua. A short hour long drive with stories from our Maori driver about history and culture in New Zealand. The hobbit holes were epecially interesting with their detail and size which made you feel like you were in the movie!
Had the most informed...
Fredric S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had the most informed guide and perfect weather (Nov). Even if not a LOTR fan the stories and scenery was amazing. Only issue was forced to go via bus tour at extra cost because other options "sold out"?? Having said that would still do it again - loved it.
Lunch in Hobbiton
Karen W,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Get ready to be amazed, you arrive by the same road as Gandalf did in the Fellowship of the Ring and as you turn the corner Hobbiton is laid out in front of you. The 2 interactive Hobbit holes defy description, the attention to detail is remarkable and a welcome drink at the Green Dragon sets you up nicely for the buffet lunch.
The shire
Jack K,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun experience to go and see the shire/Hobbiton and all its quaint beauty. Very informative and joyful - great to see the rolling hills with the little hobbit houses and to even go inside one. Then ending it with the green dragon pub and a buffet lunch was perfect. Easy journey to and from Rotorua with a great host.
Amazing day out, sadly we...
Leila S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day out, sadly we had to postpone a day because the link sent with the email for confirmation sends a location that is not the correct area. We tried to call customer service for help but no one picked up for half an hour and by that time the bus had left. Luckily they were able to fit us in the next day! It ended up being a beautiful day full of so many amazing views and memorable movie sets! We had Dom as our guide and he was brilliant! The carriage to Hobbiton could have been a bit better and being verbally shamed Infront of everyone else for "being late" the day before was quite rude. If the person in customer service had picked up when I actually called we would have gotten to the correct Meetup spot with time to spare. The link attached in the email needs a look into too. I checked like 15 times and it always pointed to some court yard near a shopping centre.
Excellent service!
Amy L,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton itself was wonderful. Our Driver, Hannah, was also great. The bus, however, had a broken air conditioning and was miserably hot on the drive back to Rotorua.
The Shire for sure
Ann L,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is THE place for Lord of the Rings fans to gather. The sad part is having to leave this beautiful pastoral setting.
Visit at Hobbiton
Genelyn D,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton isn’t just a movie set—it’s a beautifully crafted world that makes you believe hobbits really might be hiding behind the round doors. It’s a must-visit for Tolkien fans and a delightful adventure for anyone visiting New Zealand. Greatsight driver we called him Nuttah, Our driver was absolutely exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional. They handled the road with confidence and care, always making sure everyone felt safe and relaxed. We appreciated the clear communication, timely stops, and the thoughtful commentary that added so much value to the trip.
From NZ$306.00
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