- 8 hours 15 minutes
- Hotel pickup/drop-off offered
- Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Take a tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set and see the farm that was transformed into a Middle-earth filming location. Your Hobbiton tour starts with a scenic drive through the beautiful Waikato countryside. During your coach trip your local driver guide will entertain you with stories and information about the region and its history.
Just outside the town of Matamata is your destination: Middle-earth! Sir Peter Jackson and his team knew this private farm would make the perfect spot to build the village of Hobbiton for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie trilogies. Take a guided tour and see the picturesque village you saw on screen in living colour before you.
All tours of Hobbiton Movie Set now include an interior Hobbit Hole™ experience, designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. Located on Bagshot Row™, these Hobbit Holes offer an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about their daily lives in the Shire™.
See the Hobbit holes, the Party Tree, the Mill and many other structures from the movies, while learning about how the set was built. You might even hear a few secrets from behind the scenes!
After exploring Hobbiton, stop in at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a complimentary beverage from the Southfarthing range, before following your guide to the Party Marquee.
Enjoy a buffet-style lunch inside the Party Marquee, adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn. With themed tables, bursting with hobbit fare, dine family style with your group to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.
After your Hobbiton Movie Set tour concludes, return to Auckland, arriving at approximately 3.30pm.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Full day tour that operates daily
- Hobbiton Banquet Feast lunch served in the Party Marquee
- Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary
- Complimentary hotel pick up/drop off available
- Free Wi-Fi on board the coach
Itinerary
6:45 am
Hotel pickups commence7:00 am
Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, check in and board7:15 am
Coach departs Auckland, 102 Hobson Street9:30 am
Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour and lunch1:15 pm
Depart Hobbiton Movie Set3:30 pm
Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, 102 Hobson Street3:45 pm
Hotel drop offs commence
Hotel Pickup/Drop-off
Available from selected inner-city hotels.
Additional Info
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes on this tour.
For hard-of-hearing and non-English speaking customers, we highly recommend downloading the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information translated into 15 languages. Please note that this app is a written translation only and does not include any video or sign language content at this stage. We recommend downloading the app prior to your tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation up to 2 hours in advance
Questions?
0800 744 487
International Calls: +64 9 583 5790Our contact centre is open 6.30am-8pm daily (NZDT).
Reference tour code: GS10H
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