Overview
Travel the short distance from Rotorua to Matamata, home of Hobbiton Movie Set.
Upon arriving at Hobbiton, meet your guide who takes you through this working sheep farm, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series with incredible views overlooking the world’s biggest outdoor movie set.
Fans will love exploring the Shire, home to hobbit holes including Bilbo Baggins’s house. Stop for photos in front of the Mill, the party tree and the double-arch bridge as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Explore inside a Hobbit home at BagShot Row.
Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary cider, ale or ginger beer.
After your tour of Hobbiton, enjoy an included buffet lunch at The Party Marquee before your day trip ends with drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn
Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
NZ$10 Shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton Gift Shop
Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation
Buffet lunch at Green Dragon Marquee
Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accomodation
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The main departure point is the Rotorua iSite. Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accommodation included. - please advise where you are staying and we can give you directions to the central meeting point or a pick up time.
End point
Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation included. Please advise where you are staying in Auckland for drop off at the end of the tour
What to expect
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Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours
This trip from Rotorua to Auckland includes the Hobbiton movie set tour 1 hour journey from Rotorua to Hobbiton). Departing from Rotorua at 8am, this is a wonderful way to get to Auckland and include a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films.
On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton movie set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world and the only part of the set remaining in New Zealand. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the party tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”
*please note from April to November 2023 there will be construction on set due to the Bagshot Row Development. This should not affect your tour too much apart from
not seeing Samwise Gamgee’s home & a bit of construction noise. From 1st December 2023 the tour will be an additional 30 min to include the new Bag Shot Row experience. -
1 hour
The tour concludes with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer.
After a drink, enjoy a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Marquee before continuing onto Auckland
Following the Hobbiton tour, enjoy the sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee which is fit for a Hobbit.
After lunch we drive north through lush Waikato dairy farms and over the Bombay Hills before arriving in Auckland at approximately 3.15pm. You will be transferred to your Auckland inner-city accommodation. -
1 hour
This tour finishes in Auckland and is a one way product.
(2 hour journey from Hobbiton incl. a toilet stop)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- The tour at Hobbiton joins a larger group with up to 35 people
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way
Can I cancel Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours 30 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn
- Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- NZ$10 Shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton Gift Shop
- Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation
- Buffet lunch at Green Dragon Marquee
- Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accomodation
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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