Hobbiton Movie Set: Explore Middle Earth Magic

Discover Middle-earth on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland. Explore iconic film locations and enjoy insider stories.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Embark on your expedition from the largest city in New Zealand. Your journey begins bright and early as you depart Auckland and head towards the lush landscapes of the Waikato region. As we set out, your guide will kick off the day’s adventures, laying the groundwork for an enthralling exploration.
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What's Included
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Admission to a fully guided experience of the Hobbiton Movie Set
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle-earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, ideal for those looking for a shorter excursion without an early morning start.
Travel through the picturesque Waikato countryside on your way to Hobbiton, where lush green hills and pastures create the perfect backdrop for this cinematic experience….

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathy_p
Mar 16, 2025
A visit to Hobbiton - A wonderful 2 1/2 hour guided tour of Hobbiton with an opportunity to go inside one of the hobbit homes and a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. Alfredo was our driver to and from the location and he was awesome with snacks and bottles of water and even umbrellas, which unfortunately, we did need during parts of the tour. Alfredo made convenient bathroom and coffee and ice cream stops and took us into a small town with different options for a lunch break after our tour. He was very informative about the areas we were driving through also.
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Lawrence_b
Mar 10, 2025
Hobbiton Tour - If you are a LOTR fan you'll really enjoy this trip. I had an excellent tour guide Alfredo. Once you reach the site you are taken by Hobbiton buses to the site for about 2.5 hr. tour and inside Hobbit house tour.
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Helgag765
Mar 9, 2025
Hobbiton Movie Set. - This was an amazing tour, really worth while. I had never seen any of the movies but the experience of the Hobbiton movie set was wonderful, am definitely going to watch all the movies now. Definitely recommend Expedigo Tours, the fact it was a small group tour made it more personalised. Our guide, Al was fantastic, really informative and made the round trip great.
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Skyemorandin
Mar 7, 2025
Great and Relaxed ! - This was great, easy pickup and very proactive letting me know of any adjustments to my tour. Originally I was just going to do Hobbiton, but very glad I ended up seeing Hamilton Gardens as well - wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did ! Hobbiton was exactly what I imagined, and the tour was very well organized and it didn't feel crowded at all. Hamilton Gardens was really unexpected and it was a nice break during the day. Our tour guide/driver was great (Jo, spelling ? ha), very informative during the dive and kept a long day quite relaxed! Would book with Expedigo again!
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Aisen_m
Mar 2, 2025
Recommend to everyone! - It was a great ride and experience! If we had more people like Jo, our society would be a better place!
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Sandhulisanishya
Feb 19, 2025
"A Magical Journey into Middle-earth" - It was an unforgettable experience! On the way to Hobbiton, our guide provided incredibly insightful explanations, enriching our journey with fascinating details about history, flora, fauna, and geography. Stepping into Hobbiton felt like walking into a dream—a magical haven for fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, just like me. Every moment was a delight, making the adventure truly special. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip—an absolute must-do in New Zealand!
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Navigator522554
Feb 18, 2025
Wonderful tour experience. Great tour guides. - Paul picked us up on time from Mercure Hotel. There were only 10 in the vehicle and we got to know each other. Paul was very knowledgeable and full of information about New Zealand in general. He took care of us during the 2+ hours drive to our destination and back. We enjoyed our tour of the Hobbiton. Sam was aur fantastic tour guide at the movie set. He was very entertaining. If you have not watched any of the Hobbit Trilogy or Lord of the Rings movies, Sam's stories will inspire you to watch them.We took a lot of photos. Thank you Expedigo Tours for providing us a wonderful experience at Hobbiton.
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Lila_h
Feb 14, 2025
Spectacular Hobbiton movie set tour with John Payntor. Our guide was experienced, knowledgeable, entertaining! - This tour was like walking through the books. You are a part of something you’ve only imagined! AMAZING! The attention to detail was astounding! Loved it. Our guide drove us from downtown Auckland and was top notch. He assisted all passengers, provided intimate details of all aspects of the sites during the two hour drive. His local knowledge was informative and all encompassing! It was a fabulous day with door to door service in an air conditioned new Mercedes Benz! Loved it!
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Gwyn_r
Mar 19, 2025
Well organized at... - Well organized at Hobbiton. Van pickup was prompt. Didn’t love time change from 6:45 am to 5:30 am. Van driver Alfredo was excellent!
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Nina
Feb 19, 2025
Brilliant trip - This was a really great experience, from the tour guide out of Auckland, to the Hobbiton experience itself. Only downside is it was a little crowded.
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