Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(593)
Great tour. Engaging and energetic staff made it very memorable
Here’s a positive review you could use: Our experience at Hobbiton was absolutely magical! From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping straight into Middle-earth. The gardens were immaculate, the hobbit holes were incredibly detailed, and every corner was picture-perfect. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour both fun and informative with stories and behind-the-scenes insights. Finishing the tour with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn was the perfect way to end the experience. Even if you’re not a huge Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fan, this is a truly unique experience that showcases the beauty of New Zealand and the amazing craftsmanship behind the movie set. Highly recommend adding Hobbiton to your bucket list – it was worth every minute! 🌿🏡🍺✨
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind and detailed feedback! You’ve really described a magical day, and we’re so glad we could be part of it. It’s wonderful to hear you’d recommend the day for both fans and non-fans alike. We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us! Many Thanks, Madeline
An absolute mist of you can and are a fan of the movies. The set is a unique and worthwhile experience
KIa Ora Dane, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you would consider your day with us a must-do experience while visiting Rotorua. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you safe travels ahead! Many Thanks, Madeline
amazing i slept in little bed and ate frodo
This tour was a tale of 2 experiences. Visiting Hobbiton was outstanding -- great logistics, amenities, facilities, lunch, information, and site tour guide was phenomenal. If you are either a Hobbit or LOR fan, this is a bucket list item for sure. But less than ideal was our bus driver who drove us from Rotorura to Hobbiton, and back. Hanna had an attitude from the start. She lied about making more hotel stops to pickup more passengers, believing these comments would make us move more quickly. Comments like "I will discipline you" got us off on the wrong foot, immediately. She peppered her commentary with political rhetoric, opinions on government, and her personal believes on a variety of topics. This was a big turnoff, as we go on vacation to avoid these topics. The bus also had very dirty windows, making the beautiful New Zealand countryside drab looking. We take plenty of tours, and in many cases the bus driver makes certain the vehicle is in pristine condition for the guests. I sincerely hope Hanna was just having a bad day, but we are not going to hide what we experienced.
Kia Ora Mark, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that you found Hobbiton outstanding and that your guide left such a positive impression. However, we’re sorry to hear about other aspects of your day, and would really appreciate the opportunity to look into this further, if you’re willing, please reach out to info@greatsights.co.nz with your booking details so that we can look into it further for you. Many Thanks, Madeline
Very enjoyable trip. Nice scenery, and its a great experience to see the real movie set. The guide is nice and friendly. The driver Hana is very friendly and knowledgeable
Kia Ora, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that Hana made such a memorable impression, and we hope you were able to take away some of the knowledge shared along the way. We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us! Many Thanks, Madeline
It’s a dream come true to see the beautiful Hobbiton movie set, either you have seen the movie or not, you will fall in love with this beautiful nature setting and Hobbit holes.
Kia Ora, Thank you for your lovely feedback! It really is a place that’s easy to fall in love with, and we’re delighted to hear that you believe the set can be appreciated by both fans and non-fans of the movies alike. Many Thanks, Madeline
We booked this trip month in advance because of other reviews saying they had trouble getting in. We were picked up in Rotorua. The bus driver was exactly on time and there were five of us on the bus. The bus driver ( Nata) could not have been more funny, friendly and enthusiastic! He did a great job of setting a good mood for the day. He was funny, descriptive, and local. the bus drive to Hobbiton was fantastic. After we arrived there, there was some waiting and time to shop at the gift shop. Then we transfer to an actual hobbit bus where you were assigned a hobbit tour guide. (Chrissy)She was fantastic and we had the best time the food at the green dragon was plentiful and amazing! Totally worth it!
Kia Ora Joe, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Ngata made such a lasting impression and that you had an enjoyable and entertaining journey to and from Hobbiton. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! Many Thanks, Madeline
We joined a large tour group and filled a big bus. We drove out of Rotorua for about an hour and arrived at the movie site. Our guide/bus driver was informative and the guide (Mackenzie) who took us around Hobbiton was excellent. I enjoyed the tour more than I expected as I am not a Lord of the Rings fan. Lunch was also excellent.
Kia Ora Karen, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear your driver made such a positive and lasting impression, and it’s wonderful that you enjoyed your day so much, even without being a LOTR fan! We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us. Many Thanks, Madeline
Had a Great Day at Hobbiton. Our tourguide Hannah, took good care of us and was very informative.
Kia Ora Karen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had a wonderful day visiting Hobbiton with us and hope you came away with some new and interesting knowledge. We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us! Many Thanks, Madeline
