Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
Description
Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Bagshot Row • Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
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Itinerary
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two & a half hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
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Pickup Locations & Times
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point (SkyCity Hotel). You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there. *Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minutes prior to your specific pickup time. *Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance. *Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meeting at Hobbiton or nearby is strictly prohibited. All guests must travel as part of our Cheeky Kiwi Travel group tour
- If you are visiting off a cruise ship, please be aware we cannot guarantee to be back in time for a 6:30 - 8:30pm cruise departure
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Reviews(29)
Vicki was the best!! Friendly and funny from the start and so welcoming!! Beautiful countryside and the Hobbiton set and tour was awesome!
Our trip from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set was seamless and so much fun. Trent, our driver, made the whole experience—he had our tickets ready at arrival, played great music, and shared fun stories about New Zealand along the way. The set itself feels like stepping into The Lord of the Rings—absolutely magical. Highly recommend!
Our tour operator, Pearl was awesome. She kept the group organized to maximize our time. She was very friendly and made the long drive a lot of fun.
Kia ora, Maximising time on a day trip like this makes all the difference, so it’s great to hear Pearl kept everything running smoothly while still keeping it fun. That balance of being organised without it ever feeling rigid is exactly what we look for in our guides. The drive down to Hobbiton is a decent stretch, but when you’ve got good stories, a few laughs, and a great group on board, it tends to fly by. Sounds like you had all three. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi! Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Had a wonderful adventure to Hobbiton. Our tour guide Alessarndro was fantastic gave us alot knowledge about Auckland and surrounding areas. Very patient. Very kind. Even stopped off at a remarkable ice cream shop. A+ all around.
Wow. This was a very long day but completely worth the trek from Auckland. The drive lets you see a lot of beautiful countryside especially on the trip back Hobbiton? The visit was much better than we expected. Somehow, it didn’t feel touristy at all, just very well done, with friendly guides, beautiful scenery and good stories. Everything ran smoothly, but you didn’t feel processed and you didn’t even feel like there were many people around Highly recommended
Kia ora! That’s such a good way to put it. It’s a long day on the road, but the countryside and the change of pace once you arrive make it feel worthwhile. Hobbiton really does strike that balance of being beautifully done without feeling rushed or overly touristy, so it’s great to hear that came through for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending the tour. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure when you’re next in Aotearoa. Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Grant was amazing. He took great care of us, including keeping us safe, great information about the region and the tour, and really wonderful local tips. He was fun and very attentive. I highly recommend it.
Wonderful trip!!! Kim was great and she made the drive there and back so much fun! Wear comfy shoes!! A great experience and was so beautiful!
Great day out. Our guide Grant was excellent. Good commentary and very friendly. A beautiful drive even in the rain. Highly recommend.
Welle organised and run by Cheeky Kiwi, and great tour with excellent guide at Hobbiton. A fantastic day!
Kia ora Lyndall, We’re so glad your Hobbiton adventure was a highlight of your travels! Fantastic to hear you found everything well organised and enjoyed such a memorable day. Thanks for choosing Cheeky Kiwi—we’d love to welcome you back for more NZ adventures. Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
Cheeky Kiwi Travel certainly provided us a safe trip out to The Hobbiton movie set, by Nickey. This was an anticipated destination for my husband while we visited New Zealand. We very much enjoyed the countryside on our way to & back from the Hobbiton movie set, and the tour on site of the Alexander Farm was truly fun & enjoyed. It provided our first full day in Auckland with a lovely memory. If you’re looking for something a bit different… then take in this tour. The “Shire” is so cute and interesting!!!
Kia ora! What a lovely way to spend your first full day in Aotearoa - we’re so pleased it gave you such a special memory. Nicky will be delighted to hear her safe driving and care helped make the journey as enjoyable as the destination. Hobbiton really is a place that charms both die-hard LOTR fans and those just looking for something a bit different, and we’re glad you both got to soak up the countryside and the magic of the Shire. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Until then, safe travels and thanks again for choosing Cheeky Kiwi! Ngā mihi, Cheeky Kiwi Travel 🚌🥝
