Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row and hear intriguing behind-the-scenes stories as you stroll through lush farmland with your expert guide. Top off your half-day tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a Hobbits feast in the party marquee before returning to Auckland. If LOTR had you captivated on the big screen, this is sure to be one of the best day trips in New Zealand for you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth..
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Hobbits Feast in the Party Marquee
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Top off your day with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Restroom on board
Options
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Reviews
199 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cool place for fans
Lionel G,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great place if you’re a hobbit fan. Nice being able to actually go into the hobbit house and see were they filmed
I'm going on an adventure
Erin W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Fantastic service with the bus charter. Very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!!
Hobbiton is a must for...
Laura D,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Hobbiton is a must for any LOTR or film fan and this trip was a really way of doing it without a car. The pick up was easy from the bus station and there was an announcement to the platform which was really helpful! The reason I mark it down a bit is because there was absolutely no info about LOTR / The Hobbit on the drive over. I won’t name the guide, he was very lovely but he talked down the microphone for the entire two hour drive about things like fuel tax and golf course prices…. Maybe other people found it interesting but personally I would have preferred to just enjoy the countryside with the odd historical or geographical fact here and there OR some more detail about Hobbiton itself if there had to be commentary most of the way. Hobbiton is great but you can’t wander around on your own and you’re essentially just being guided around the various hobbit holes. I found the tour geared towards people who have never seen the films or read the books which was a bit of a shame as I have wanted to visit here for years. But it was still a really easy way to visit without a car and worth spending the day out.
Magical
Nzhols,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing place. So beautiful nestled among the farm. Lovely flowers, lots of bees and butterflies. Great upkeep. Super guide called Andrew, so knowledgeable about all things hobbity. Great fun, not rushed. The lunch way exceeded my expectations. Freshly cooked buffet, lots of options. All in all a magical experience. Makes you want to revisit the book and movie.
Great trip to Hobbit world
Carol S,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A long drive from Auckland to venue but worth it and lovely to take in the scenery. A very early start. Our driver Lenny was great on every way and Mackenzie our Hobbiton guide was super too. The lunch was great.
Kenny is a great...
Michele C,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenny is a great narrator. Very knowledgeable. Great guy and funny too. Knows his stuff. Very well organized tour
This was a great tour and...
Thomas M,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour and we enjoyed our time. The lunch was also excellent. We would recommend this tour.
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MICHAEL C,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience we enjoyed the entire day the tour bus driver was excellent. We enjoyed lunch..
Great day!
Donald R,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great full day of fun. The tour and guide (Mirie) and the bus driver Rachel were all great. I'm so glad I decided to take this tour.
Love Hobbiton!
VikkiJ D,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic! The tour guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining, it’s a beautiful experience. They could have given us a little bit more time to eat lunch… That would be the only drawback, but the food was fantastic!
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