NEW ZEALAND · HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOURS
The set is on a working farm 20 minutes from Matamata and entry is guided only. These 15 cover the direct ticket from Shires Rest, the long day out of Auckland and the combinations that add Waitomo or Rotorua on the way back.
Tour Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire set, hear film secrets, photograph Hobbit Holes, and enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“We liked everything. Our guide was lovely and very informative. An excellent tour and highly recommended”
Tour Hobbiton from Shire’s Rest, see detailed Hobbit Holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy a complimentary Southfarthing drink.
“The walk is out in the open so make sure you are prepared. There is umbrellas provided for the sun & rain.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with transport, lunch, movie-set details, glowworms, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Very good experience overall helped by the wonderful bus tour guide we had in Matt and the guides at both the Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves tours. Lovely weather for it on the day too definitely helped.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, guide tips, highlights, drawbacks, and value advice.
“a long day but a highly enjoyable one, Matt our driver and guide was a true gentleman he was welcoming and knowledgeable about the trips and New Zealand a great guide. Hobbiton was awesome and a must for lord of the rings fans, the glow worm cave were good but your not aloud to take pics. both guides on the excursions were funny and New their stuff.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton day trip, with coach transfer, guided movie set tour, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch.
“Excellent trip. Well organised. The bus driver Marty was informative and helpful. The guide at Hobbiton was really good too. Local man who had lots of knowledge about the site and lots of anecdotes.”
Review of the Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland, with transport, countryside views, costs, walking tips, group details, and honest advice.
“A must for fans! Transport and tour was awesome! Our driver was friendly, had great information, entertaining and on time! Extra trip for ice cream was great”
Review of Queenstown’s Lord of the Rings half-day tour, with Glenorchy scenery, private film sites, Isengard, picnic stops, and practical tips.
“Dan was lively and passionate about LOTR, it was great meeting someone else just as passionate as me. I enjoyed learning all the interesting facts about filming the series”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with lunch, small-group transport, itinerary details, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Even though the weather was terrible, this tour was well worth it. Also, combining the glow worms with Hobbiton works very well for a tour from Auckland.”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with practical advice on timing, lunch, transport, guides, value, and what to expect.
“This excursion focuses more on Hobbiton. There is less time to explore the Waitomo Caves. But both stops were absolutely amazing! Bus was clean and comfortable. Driver was entertaining and knowledgeable.”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton by premium coach, with guided tours, countryside views, and lunch included.
“If you are a lord of the rings fan this is a must do!! Very well organized and entertaining. Perfect day!”
Review the Rotorua to Hobbiton tour, with scenic coach travel, a guided Shire walk, Green Dragon stop, and generous buffet lunch.
“we loved the experience of walking around the set it was amazing 👏”
Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a 13-hour small-group tour with lunch, guides, scenic stops, and hotel pickup.
“Nice tour with our driver/guide Ken. He told us so many things about New Zealand culture, traditions and industry along the way. The major attractions Hobbiton and Waitomo caves were amazing! Everything went smoothly! The lunch was also great. I fully recommend this tour.”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton day tour, with transport details, costs, guide tips, walking advice, and who will enjoy this Middle-earth experience.
“Everything went very well. Can’t think of anything that would make the day trip better.”
Review of the 7-hour Hobbiton tour from Rotorua, with scenic transport, guided movie-set visit, buffet lunch, tips, value, and practical advice.
“Well run & a great experience. This is a don’t miss. The guides offer inside scoop on the production for super fans and newbies alike.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with transport, timing, value, cave tips, guide quality, and practical advice for booking.
“Hobbiton was an absolutely amazing experience and the Glow Worm caves were so cool! Great day trip!!”
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