Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Description
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 buffet-style lunch 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.
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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..
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(218)
An absolutely amazing and magical experience. Our driver (Mickey) kicked it off with a 2+ hour narration along the way, packed with information. Our guide for the Hobbiton tour (Sam) made the tour so much fun and an amazing experience with his LoTR & Hobbit-themed puns and "bad jokes" (according to him). It was truly magical to experience Hobbiton and see all the filming locations in the Shire, along with the backstories of each and every important location. We were also blessed with great weather & blue skies, which made it even better. The buffet lunch was also really good. All in all, it was worth every penny.
Kia Ora Asitha, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear that you had such a memorable day exploring Hobbiton and that it was a real highlight of your time in New Zealand. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing such lovely feedback about Mickey and Sam! Many Thanks, Madeline
Honestly had a fantastic day, went solo so I was a bit nervous at first. But it was super easy to find the meeting spot and the staff were very friendly. The bus driver/guide was great, he was super friendly and had a great sense of humour. I also felt very safe with his driving and had a nap on the way back with ease. The actual hobbiton experience was also super fun and intriguing! Definitely worth it and will be doing so again next time I'm in NZ!
Kia Ora, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear you had such a fantastic day with us and that both your driver and guide made such a positive impression. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back onboard in the future! Many Thanks, Madeline
Great experience with the family and the tour guides were super knowledgeable and entertaining. Certainly worth it with the lunch experience and the free drink included. The pub and the lunch tent certainly give you the real hobbit experience.
Kia Ora Martin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're so pleased to hear that your driver and guide helped make your experience with us such a memorable one. Isn't the delicious buffet lunch the perfect way to wrap up the day?! We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us! Many Thanks, Madeline
Walking through the movie set and learning about they filmed the movie from different perspectives was wonderful. Buffet lunch was good too.
You have to have the lunch with the guided tour, it was fantastic and a great way to end the tour This was a surprise tour with a 5 day trip to NZ for my wife and our anniversary
Kia Ora Adam, Thank you for your kind words! What a wonderful surprise that must have been. We hope you both had a lovely anniversary and created some special memories together. Many Thanks, Madeline
Absolutely awesome experience! Perfect day trip from Auckland- bus trip to and from is relaxing and informative. Hobbiton is amazing, beyond all expectations!
Kia Ora Shane, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a perfect day with us and that Hobbiton exceeded your expectations. Many Thanks, Madeline
Amazing experience, extremely organized. The bus driver was great and gave us a lot of good and helpful information. All the staff at Hobbiton made the tour really enjoyable. The lunch was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, whether they are a Lord of the Rings fan or not.
Kia Ora Joel, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found the day well organised and hope you picked up some interesting new facts from your driver along the way. We really appreciate your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline
Great tour, Our tour guide Rob was amazing, super funny, gave a lot of insight on the Hobbiton set and the making of the movies. Would highly recommend this tour. Lunch at the green dragon was really good.
skillful driver, amazing guide tour, comfy big bus, clear instruction in the email re. meeting point, day and time, punctual. Overall it was a fantastic experience, we had a good time today.
Very good tour with interesting activity. Highly appreciated. Everything was perfect. Tour guide were awesome!
Kia Ora Mike, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us and that everything met your expectations. Wishing you safe travels ahead! Many Thanks, Madeline
