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
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Lunch
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
584 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely worth the money and time
Dyan L,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bus driver Hannah was very knowledgeable about the area we were traveling through. She gave us some Maori history as well as movie history which made the journey seem shorter. Hobbiton itself was a great experience as was the lovely lunch provided. Overall excellent.
Hobbiton
Natasha R,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Go with a tour on the bus, this way you get information about other things on the way as well. Our business driver was wonderful she was funny as well.
Highly recommend! Ngata...
Sabrina H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend! Ngata was a great tour guide! So funny and full of great local info! Work every penny!
Great trip
Trip481354,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great informative day out with a large lunch.
Great Tour Overall- Bus Driver Nata with some positives and negatives _ _ _ .
S8874DHarthurm,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had a great trip to Hobbiton from Rotorua with Greatsights. We were picked up on time. Once we reached the movie set the local guide was also outstanding. The food was great and well organised. We had an entertaining and informative Bus driver-named NATA. Only negative feedback was he made many intrusive and sometimes too personal comments about customerswhich would be unacceptable in the US. May need a bit of brushing up on codes of conduct and may need HR to have a chat. Otherwise a great overall trip.
Hobbiton 'must do'
Fran H,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full day with pickup by tour bus from Rotorua. Bus driver EXCELLENT! Informative, entertaining & great with people. Hobbiton much more than expected- the attention to detail of the village & info by great guide made me want to watch the whole LOTR all over again. Buffet lunch terrific & trip back was seamless. Well worth booking this experience - highly recommended.
It’s very well run. The...
Maria P,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s very well run. The actual tour is about an hour from the pick up spot, but it was an enjoyable experience. The movie set was very unique.We ordered the buffet lunch and that was very good too. .
Hobbiton
Robert W,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The ride to Hobbiton takes about an hour with beautiful scenery along the way. You have a guided tour that includes lunch in the Green Dragon.
It was great. Tourist...
Susan P,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was great. Tourist shop is super expensive so be prepared. All guides were very informative. It is a good experience.
Nata the driving legend
lillikan f,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had the pleasure of being driven by Nata who was an absolute pleasure and made the drive so enjoyable/ hilarious and welcoming Learnt more about the history of NZ, history of his ancestors and so many wonderful things (including the length of his name) Would recommend this tour and Nata to anyone who asks Thank you so much Aside from Nata - hobbiton was absolutely stunning / the views/ the shire itself and the food at the end 10/10
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From NZ$275.40Was NZ$306.00
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