Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Description
Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door of a Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row and hear intriguing behind-the-scenes stories as you stroll through lush farmland with your expert guide. Top off your half-day tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a Hobbits feast in the party marquee before returning to Auckland. If LOTR had you captivated on the big screen, this is sure to be one of the best day trips in New Zealand for you.
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Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth..
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(215)
Walking through the movie set and learning about they filmed the movie from different perspectives was wonderful. Buffet lunch was good too.
You have to have the lunch with the guided tour, it was fantastic and a great way to end the tour This was a surprise tour with a 5 day trip to NZ for my wife and our anniversary
Kia Ora Adam, Thank you for your kind words! What a wonderful surprise that must have been. We hope you both had a lovely anniversary and created some special memories together. Many Thanks, Madeline
Absolutely awesome experience! Perfect day trip from Auckland- bus trip to and from is relaxing and informative. Hobbiton is amazing, beyond all expectations!
Kia Ora Shane, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a perfect day with us and that Hobbiton exceeded your expectations. Many Thanks, Madeline
Amazing experience, extremely organized. The bus driver was great and gave us a lot of good and helpful information. All the staff at Hobbiton made the tour really enjoyable. The lunch was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, whether they are a Lord of the Rings fan or not.
Kia Ora Joel, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found the day well organised and hope you picked up some interesting new facts from your driver along the way. We really appreciate your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline
Great tour, Our tour guide Rob was amazing, super funny, gave a lot of insight on the Hobbiton set and the making of the movies. Would highly recommend this tour. Lunch at the green dragon was really good.
skillful driver, amazing guide tour, comfy big bus, clear instruction in the email re. meeting point, day and time, punctual. Overall it was a fantastic experience, we had a good time today.
Very good tour with interesting activity. Highly appreciated. Everything was perfect. Tour guide were awesome!
Kia Ora Mike, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us and that everything met your expectations. Wishing you safe travels ahead! Many Thanks, Madeline
Can do Hobbiton from Auckland then onto Rotarua, train to Wellington , catch transfer to Wellington Airport
Todd, our driver, possesses excellent knowledge of the tour. James, our tour guide, is wonderful and humorous, ensuring there are no dull moments. While some individuals on the bus found his accent challenging to understand due to differing backgrounds, it posed no issue for our group as we share a similar background and are colleagues and friends. We had no difficulties with James as our tour leader. Perhaps those with language difficulties could utilize their mobile accessibility features for assistance. Our entire tour was great, though some individuals who joined the bus from different locations occupied our seats, which we understand operates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we were the first group to wait at the bus pick-up origin. I would suggest that those joining the bus should occupy available seats rather than those already taken. Nevertheless, Todd, our driver, resolved the situation, and we remained in our seats. The buffet food was exceptionally good and delicious. Overall, our trip was excellent, thanks to Driver Todd and Tour Guide James.
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave such an in-depth review! We’re delighted to hear that James left such a positive impression. Hopefully you were able to pick up some new information along the way as well! Wishing you all the best for your future travels. Many Thanks, Madeline
The experience is unforgettable. I'm not a big fan of triologies or books ... but my friend SI! Our driver/guide was cultured and shared this knowledge with us all the way by bus. On the spot we had Keith as a guide! Really amazing!! My boyfriend was very surprised at all the references to the film he could make. As a non-fan, it was a nice walk until we got to the moment where we could explore the interior of the houses!! It really won me over. Lunch is a hearty buffet, good without more. But we only had 45 minutes of meals... which I find relatively short. I recommend it is a must to do in New Zealand:)
Kia Ora Raura, Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re really pleased to hear we could be part of such a memorable day for you. We hope you picked up some new facts from Keith and your driver, and we really appreciate your recommendation. Many Thanks, Madeline
