Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience this full-day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton and Lord of Rings Movie Set, where the popular trilogies were brought to life.
We offer free pickup and drop-off from any Auckland central location.
Sit back and relax on the 2-hour scenic drive to the movie set, with a stunning stop along the way for a photo and a sightseeing drive.
Explore Hobbiton with a 2.5 hour guided tour by a professional guide. Wander past the iconic Bag End and welcoming Hobbit holes before stopping for a refreshing complementary drink in the Green Dragon Inn.
Even if you are not a fan this is a must-do in New Zealand.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
The Hobbiton is not Wheelchair due to uneven path but we can arrange a golf car to take you around (depends on availability)
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
All entry tickets & guided tours
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center.
Professional driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Auckland & Beyond Tours
Meet your guide in Auckland Central, we offer free pick up to Auckland City Hotels
Hobbiton Movie Set
Ever wanted to see where the Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings movies were filmed? Peter Jackson has left the set for all to visit. Experience a guided tour through the family farm with hobbit holes and film props to explore.
Options
Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)
Pickup included
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow! What a Day!
Karen G,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome experience from the pick up to end of day exploration. The tour leaders were fun and informative, Hobbiton is totally worth the visit, and the pace of the trip was perfect!
Great tour! Our bus...
Eliza F,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! Our bus driver Raymond was fantastic and could not have been lovelier. Highly recommend!
Very Unreliable
Kelly F,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00The tour guide never showed up. I waited an hour and a half and kept calling the company who told me the driver was on their way. Finally they told me that the driver accidentally picked up the wrong people so we were out of luck and they would just refund us our money.
Worth waking up early for
Greg H,
Sep 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00Long day getting to Hobbiton but so worth it! The scenery was breathtaking. Going early was a great decision: less crowded, clean restrooms, pictures without tourists in them. Our guide, Adil, gave us a history lesson on the ride and from as well as interesting tidbits. We saw a lot of animals and lush vegetation. He was friendly and polite.
Beautiful Hobbiton
Lynn W,
Jan 29, 2023
- Viator
5.00Beautiful beautiful scenery! Much more than I expected. So glad we went! A fairyland experience! Our driver Peter was excellent and informative. The Hobbiton was excellent
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