Hobbiton Tour from Rotorua: Explore Movie Set and Enjoy Lunch

Embark on a scenic drive from Rotorua to Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore the iconic movie set, visit Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and more. Enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to Rotorua. Limited time offer until December 2023.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history.
    Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a…
What's Included
  • Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Starting from Rotorua, your journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set begins with a scenic drive to Matamata. Along the way, your local driver guide will provide insightful commentary and share stories about the region’s history. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, discovering how this beautiful farmland was transformed into a…

Location
1167 Fenton Street
Fenton Street
Coach pick-up is located outside the Rotorua I-site visitor center
Cancellation Policy

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

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James_f
Apr 3, 2025
Hobbitpn - It helps to have read the books or see the movies. One of the best parts was being able to go inside a Hobbit house.
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Jacqueline_c
Mar 25, 2025
Magical time in Hobbiton - It's exactly what it sounds like and yes it's with it to see Hobbiton if you're a fan of the books or the movies. Unfortunately a good portion of Hobbiton was closed during my visit but it didn't take away from the magic. The meal was pretty fun too but don't expect anything lavish. This experience is as gimmicky as Harry Potter world but I personally love Harry Potter world.
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James_p
Mar 23, 2025
Great Hobbiton Tour - This tour guide and group were excellent! We had a great time We had some logistics issues because we were driving in from Auckland and running the Halfling Half Marathon, and they made it all work out by meeting us at Hobbiton for us to hop on the transport bus. Lunch was great, Hobbiton was very cool, and the tour bus driver and tour guide were the best. Definitely would go with this group again!!
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Monique_h
Mar 19, 2025
Making memories - It was so fun I’m very glad we got to experience it. We did Harry Potter studios in London, we thought the hobbit homes were much more fun even in the rain. The food was delicious.
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Gloria_d
Mar 9, 2025
If you don't mind a lot... - If you don't mind a lot of walking then this is for you. Bearing in mind if you love The Hobbit and The Lord of The Ring, then you are going to have the best day of your life ✨️
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Sonia_g
Mar 7, 2025
I would definitely book... - I would definitely book this again! After I searched on the regular website for tickets with lunch in the green dragon, I found that viator had it and we enjoyed it so much. Especially the not driving part. Hannah was our host and she was so funny and informative so if you have her you are lucky! Also, their is a restroom in the bus just incase you have medical problems and need to use often because although the trip is short, they have many road construction stops that take you a while to pass so keep that in mind. Definitely book this trip!
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Howard_l
Mar 6, 2025
Hojo - Tour was great, as was lunch! Only negative re the tour is that there were 40 people on the tour with us - full bus load- so that made logistics at Hobbiton very very slow. Plus a couple of the folks almost needed walkers to move and there were lots of wet coughs on the bus in an enclosed space. Wish people would have sense enough to either stay home or mask up if they're sick. Bus driver was pretty annoying in that she talked almost constantly but very little of it had to do with Hobbiton.
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Ellen_r
Mar 4, 2025
Worth the trip - It was a delightful experience. It was interesting to see the movie magic and beautiful landscape of the area. The buffet lunch was very good especially the desserts!
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Patrick_w
Mar 3, 2025
For the love of Hobbiton - There is quite a it of walking and can be a bit challenging for some visitors. Definitely a must do for LOTR fans.
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Q6403cugeorgej
Mar 2, 2025
Great Sights comfortable bus ride & amazing Hobbiton Movie Set Tour! - The Hobbiton movie-set tour had us in heaven. It is truly a delight to see all the well-loved sites & sights come to life, as well as to learn all the interesting history and techniques that were used to make the Shire from Jordan & Danny! Hanna (evil-twin Sheila) and Rachel made the rides from Rotorua to Matamata, and from Matamata to Auckland interesting and go by quickly, for which we are very appreciative.
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