Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

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.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Coach

Reviews

4.47

540 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

355

127

Scam company
nealh973,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This is a scam company. Would not recommend. I had to cancel my tour and they wouldn't give me a refund until I gave them all my account information which would have exposed me to fraud in my bank account. Avoid at all costs.
Hobbiton-I’m going in an adventure
David R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing visit to hobbiton with excellent tour guide and lovely lunch. The whole experience and atmosphere takes you back to where it all started in the movies.
Hobbiton my ideal village
Adelaide R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From Rotorua to Hobbiton on return The little trip was a success Our driver Ngata (SORRY if I distort your name) was very fun all along!!!! Arrived in the village even though we had only 45mins of visit of the village, we still had time to take the photos and for my part realize my dream of little girl! The one to set foot there at least once in my life 😘😘 And what about the tavern where a magnificent buffet awaited us! Excellent food I order this activity 100% 💯
Lovely day out
Edel W,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely day out in Hobbiton although it was off season it was still so busy with tours every half an hour so it gets crowded at times in places. Lunch was unreal , a wonderful spread was available to us and we came away very satisfied with everything 💚
Lovely day in Hobbiton.
Laura C,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very enjoyable visit. The coach was comfortable and the guides were very nice. We were unable to stop at the souvenir shop but I was happy to spend that extra time on the visit. Lunch and drink were great!
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Thomas K,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good walking shoes - beautiful place, good feeling to be at that spot; nice to walkthrough hobbitehoudings
Great experience 😃
suelongson,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hobbiton was everything I hoped it would be! It was a beautiful day and the village was spectacular! The tour was so much fun. I would recommend it for everyone 🤩
Best day out. Brought the film to life.
Kevin H,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From the minute we were on the coach until the minute we got home the experience was amazing. Exceeded our expectations. Our guide Kingston was so enthusiastic and informative. Even our buffet lunch was excellent. Highly recommend.
More Kiwis needed
suelQ5601BE,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Should be promoted more within NZ as most of the visitors are from overseas. There were umbrellas to borrow if it looked as though it was going to rain. My husband found parts of it too steep so we wished we had booked a buggy for him, but he was well looked after and taken on a flatter route. The whole set-up is magnificent and the location is beautiful. The buffet lunch was excellent, although some custard with the apple crumple would have been perfect. The complimentary mug on exit was a nice surprise and much appreciated.
Very enjoyable...
Brian O,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very enjoyable experience. Scenery was lovely. The 2 houses you can go into were brilliant. Well worth a visit even if you are not a fan of the Hobbit. Guides on site are very good. Our driver Nuttar was a gentleman. He entertained us to and from the Hobbiton Village.