• 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 brief stop at a local café for those interested in purchasing local baked goods or a coffee, affectionately known as a ‘second breakfast.’
• Hobbiton Movie Set - Upon arrival at Hobbiton, a specialist guide will lead a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will have the chance to stand by the gate of Bilbo’s house, ‘Bag End,’ with views of the Party Tree and the surrounding hills.

A tour highlight is the opportunity to enter a Hobbit hole. This interactive experience allows you to explore a Hobbit home, try a Hobbit-sized bed, sit at the dining table, and admire the intricate details of the set.

The Hobbiton tour is conducted with a larger group and lasts 2 hours, followed by time at the Green Dragon Inn and a buffet lunch at the Party Marquee.

• The Green Dragon Inn - After the walking tour, cross the bridge by the mill to enter the Green Dragon Inn, where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer before lunch. The lunch is a lavish buffet feast in the themed Party Marquee next to the Green Dragon. Afterward, a $10 souvenir voucher is provided for the Hobbiton gift shop.

The return journey to Auckland takes 2 hours, with a stop for restroom facilities.

• Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
• Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
• A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
• NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
• Knowledgeable local driver guide
• Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Morning tea and additional food and drinks

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.

• 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.

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