Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch | 9 hours

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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
2 Adults x $233.46
$466.92
Approx Total
$466.92
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
  • Local Experienced Tour Guide
  • Includes a Drink Inside The Famous Green Dragon Inn
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off (selected hotels only)
  • Morning tea and additional food and drinks

Overview

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot row! Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers! Please note: This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.

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Pickup details

The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation - please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location. Pick up in the city is between 6.30-6.50am depending on ... your inner city Auckland hotel accommodation (we depart the city just before 7 to be able to be at Hobbiton on time) Read more ▼

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Meeting points

If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Hobbiton Movie Set

    This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton movie set. The day includes a fully guided tour of the set as seen in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy and we also include a sumptuous lunchtime feast in the Party Marquee. Our experienced guides look after you all day from pick up to drop off at your Auckland City Accommodation. They include a full commentary on the way with insights into the areas you are travelling through and background to the movie set you are visiting *The tour at Hobbiton is with a larger group for the tour on set. The tour is 2 hours followed by time in the Green Dragon Inn & then buffet lunch at the Party Marquee

    3 hours

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    At Hobbiton we will take you down to the set itself and have one of the specialist Hobbiton guides take you on a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get the chance to have a photo in the doorway of a Hobbit house, see the Party Tree and stand by the gate to Bilbo’s house ‘Bag End’ overlooking the whole set to the hills in the distance. Before your feast in the Party Marquee (which is included in the price) you cross the bridge by the mill to go into the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer. You then return to Auckland (2 hours journey with a toilet stop)

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour is not appropriate as a shore excursion - due to early departure times and risks of traffic on the return journey
  • This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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425 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 382 reviews with 5 stars

Great guide!

Published on Mar, 2025

Great guide Damien, who was a great story-teller and gave us the best expirience. Learnt so much about both Hobbiton and NZ history. Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Magical New Zealand Experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Wayne was our Bush and Beach tour guide for the day. Everything was well-planned and provided the four of us with an excellent experience. Even if you are not a Lord of the Rings fan, this tour is worth a day of your trip in New Zealand. The early start allowed us to avoid the busiest times of the day. The tour at Hobbiton was very organized so you didn't feel rushed or crowded at each part. It is a magical place, and walking through the Hobbit house was special. The attention to details was incredible. We also enjoyed the buffet (if you left hungry, it's your own fault!) A special thanks to Wayne for realizing that one of our group left a phone in the van, which he returned to our hotel promptly. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED tour and company!

A Most Excellent Experience

Published on Feb, 2025

The hotel pickup was right on time. The drive out to Hobbiton was smooth sailing and a very comfortable Sprinter style van. The rest stops are will planned at quality locations. Our driver Mary was great. Very informative with lots of interesting information. Hobbiton tour operate like clockwork. Entertaining and informative. The luch was very very good with many choices and what appeared to be great care for those with dietary needs. Well done to all involved.

Worth a visit - fan of the movies or not!

Published on Feb, 2025

Hobbiton is exactly as you expect as a movie set - only better. The location is beautiful and the staff excellent. Tons of people but they manage it so well you never feel you’re standing around wasting time.

Great provider and excellent activity

Published on Feb, 2025

Very efficient provider. Good email communication on what to expect, where to be and when. Arrived for the pickup on the dot. Good commentary on the 2-hour drive from Auckland. Rest stop 1/2 way was greatly appreciated. Excellent communication on where to be at what times during arrival and departure. Of course, the site itself was great.

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