Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Description
Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the magical world of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' as you explore the lush, rolling hills of New Zealand's stunning countryside. Intimate Small Group Experience • Fully-guided day tour with maximum 16 travellers • Premium Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van transportation • Led by a knowledgable and passionate local guide • Scenic drive through New Zealand's stunning Waikato region • Comfortable, personalised journey with extra surprises Hobbiton Movie Set Exploration • Comprehensive 2.5-hour guided tour of the 12-acre movie set • Explore iconic locations including Hobbit Holes, Bag End and the Party Tree • Insider stories about film production from expert guides • Complimentary Hobbit-themed beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
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Itinerary
Your tour starts in Auckland - New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city, your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure but also point out some of the city’s top highlights.
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a 2.5 hour fully-guided tour of this amazing 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies.
At the Green Dragon Inn, step into the heart of Hobbiton and toast your Middle-earth adventure with a complimentary drink. Relax in the cosy, welcoming atmosphere of this iconic Hobbiton location as you take in the charm of the Shire. (The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required)
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point. (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there. *Pick-ups can begin up to 30 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time. *Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. *Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you are visiting off a cruise ship, please be aware we cannot guarantee to be back in time for a 6:30 - 8:30pm cruise departure
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
Reviews(1,633)
I had a wonderful experience! It was better than I had imagined. The trip was phenomenal… and ending it with the LOTR movie was perfect. Highly recommend.
We went with cheeky kiwi tours who proved to be excellent. We were on a short time frame but able to do this while our cruise ship was in port. Driver picked us up on time and dropped us off close to port at. 6.45pm plenty of time to make our boarding time. The whole bus ride in was entertaining as the driver pointed out lots of different places. At Hobbiton you are transported by the big green bus to the actual movie set. The set is in the middle of a working farm and we saw lots of lambs and sheep. The tour is a walking tour around all the houses. They have built a whole house do you can really explore and experience how it feels from the inside. We ended the tour at the inn where we had a cider. Would recommend this for all ages it was great fun even if you have never seen any of the movies. We had a little rain but umbrellas were provided.
We found this tour very enjoyable plus informative and interesting stories by Liam who, in our opinion, is an asset not only for Cheeky Kiwi Travel but also for the NZ tourism industry. To the professional tour guide Liam - thank you! Regards Esmond & Marina
Fantastic! Great as a solo traveler. Highly recommend. Drive there and back equally fantastic.
Cheeky Mike is great! Ensured we had a wonderful time and took plenty of photos for us. Very knowledgeable and made it fun and comfortable and was very accommodating!
We had the best time, it’s my partners first time out of Australia and he said he loved every minute of it ☺️ Definitely be back again with family and friends. Cheeky Micheal was the man, he knew everything about Maori culture which I love hearing about. Best part about the tour was the ice cream 👀😂 just kidding But overall was a amazing experience and what only makes it even better is when you have a amazing tour guide who knows his stuff and is also Cheeky 😂 Thank yous for having us ☺️
Our Hobbiton tour today was absolutely wonderful. Our Cheeky Kiwi guide, Mike, made the entire experience smooth, welcoming, and memorable. He was incredibly kind and very mindful about connecting with people from different nationalities, ensuring everyone felt included and informed. Mike gave clear instructions, shared helpful safety guidelines, and offered water throughout the day. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the journey feel relaxed and enjoyable. He even stopped for ice cream on the way back to Auckland, which was such a thoughtful touch. At the end of the tour, he made sure we were safely dropped off at our hotel. Truly excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend this tour and especially Mike.
It was a fun and enjoyable experience. Loved the whole day. Timing of everything worked perfectly. Highly recommend this!
Grant was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and provided fun facts and dad jokes on the drive to and from Hobbiton! He made sure we had plenty of water & even gave us a snack & made a stop for ice cream! We were even ahead of schedule & he was able to get us on an earlier tour & gave us tips on how to best enjoy the Hobbiton tour! Mahalo Grant for a good time!
It was a wonderful day and the great organization made it very relaxing for us. On the way our tour guide Alessandro shared a lot of stories about the landscape and the founding of Hobbiton in particular. It was very interesting and entertaining. The van was super comfortable and water and snacks were provided.
