Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Explore the Shire from Auckland

Embark on a small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ‘the Shire’. Explore the movie set, pose in front of hobbit holes, visit iconic locations, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. A must-do for The Lord of the Rings fans!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Auckland Central, traveling in one of our comfortable Mercedes Sprinters.
  • Waikato Region - A friendly, knowledgeable guide will provide a full commentary en route to Hobbiton, sharing insights about the stunning farmland and the movie set you will visit. There is a…
What's Included
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
  • Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
  • A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
  • Knowledgeable local driver guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
What's Not Included
  • Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Additional Information

Step into the enchanting realm of ‘the Shire’ with this intimate movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. Discover the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and capture memorable photos in front of hobbit holes.
Visit iconic spots like the party tree and Green Dragon Inn, and snap a picture outside Bilbo Baggins’ house gate. Delve into a…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karensf9877mx
Apr 4, 2026
Great tour guide - Damien was an excellent driver and guide. Every detail was attended to and information was clear and communicated thoroughly. I highly recommend this tour and tour company
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Steve
Mar 25, 2026
Superb tour, great experience! - An early start but well worth it as we got to the set before the crowds. Our driver, Wayne, was a legend and has an endless repertoire of jokes, interspersed with great local knowledge. The small group worked well, great access to the hobbit holes and plenty of space to take great photos. Very well organised and defo worth the day out.
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Michele_b
Mar 23, 2026
Explore Middle Earth - Amazing tour with Bush & Beach! Excellent communication regarding pick up and the logistics by Alex, our transport chaperone (as he referred to himself) and then handed us over to our driver & guide Steve who was amazing! I highly recommend Bush & Beach for this tour, and a visit to Hobbiton should not be missed, even for those that aren’t fans of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies. It is a ‘magical’ place and the lunch was wonderful!
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Christine_k
Mar 21, 2026
Fun day - A very Memorable experience for everyone. Take lots of pictures and videos. Make sure your phone is fully charged
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Norbert_c
Mar 18, 2026
Highly recommended. - In the local summer months, this trip is ideal; especially in small groups. For the round trip, the company "Bush and Beach" is highly recommended, especially the driver DAMIAN.
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Stephen_k
Mar 4, 2026
Exceed expecatations on all aspects - Very well planned excursion - refreshment breaks every hour on the trip to/from Hobbiton. Driver was very informative & knowledgeable. The tour was awesome, the party lunch such a treat. Kudos to driver Mark.
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Thedarioyesindeed
Mar 2, 2026
Well-run Hobbiton tour, great guide - Did the Hobbiton Express Tour with Lunch for two. Everything was well organized — early pickup from our hotel, smooth drive, and good pacing throughout the day. Our guide Kelly was knowledgeable and kept things interesting on the road. The small group size was a plus. Would recommend.
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Mary_o
Feb 28, 2026
Lovely trip to Hobbiton - Had a lovely trip to Hobbiton. Kelly was a great driver and very informative. Everything about this tour was organized and efficient. Had some great pastries and coffee at a roadside stop about 1/2 way through the drive to Hobbiton. The tour itself was well organized. The grounds were lovely and we had fantastic weather! Joe, our Hobbiton guide, was fun and friendly. This was a great way to start our vacation!
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Robert
Feb 28, 2026
Great Way to Hobbiton from Auckland - Very well run: clear meeting instructions, exactly on time, clean, comfortable mini-buses, and a friendly knowledge host. And of course the Hobbiton tour was a delight.
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Gopper
Feb 21, 2026
Best Day Ever in Hobbiton! - First of all it was very nice getting picked up at our hotel. We had a wonderful knowledgeable driver, Damian, that shared information about Hobbiton and how it became the tourist attraction it has become as well as a well thought out rest stop with morning coffee along the way. The tour is handed over to the Hobbiton facility and our driver helped coordinate our group at the end of the tour at the The Green Dragon's Inn for an included beer, cider, or non alcoholic ginger beer, and then off to a very good buffet style large lunch. The drive back allowed for sleeping and another very nice rest stop on the way back to Auckland. Highly reccomend this tour company for a very smooth day to Hobbiton.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).