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A Hobbiton-style house with a round door, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers. 1
A wooden interior with a red door, curved wooden beams, and rustic decor. 2
A buffet with various food items and a long counter. 3
A Hobbiton-themed garden with a round door, wooden fence, and lush greenery. 4
A Hobbit-style house with a blue door, surrounded by colorful flowers and a lush garden. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is €252 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Travel south after morning pickup from your Auckland hotel. En route to Hobbiton, enjoy a quick stretch break before arrival at the Hobbiton Film Set.

    Fans will love the guided tour of the Shire, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings film series. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot Row.

    Stop for photos as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary drink before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee

    After your tour of Hobbiton, you will be transferred to Rotorua by 2.15pm, allowing time to explore the city in the afternoon.

Activity location

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • VR Auckland City
    • 188 Hobson Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Film Set Tour - One Way

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€252.13 x 1 Adult€252.13
Total
Price is €252.13
Until Wed, 2 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Inclusions
    Hobbiton Film Set entry and tour
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Inner city Rotorua drop off (selected hotels)
  • Inclusions
    Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn & Buffet lunch at the Party Marquee
  • Inclusions
    Inner city Auckland accommodation pick up (selected hotels)
  • Inclusions
    NZ$10 shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton gift shop
  • Exclusions
    Morning tea is not included but we do stop on the way to Hobbiton to allow clients to purchase a coffee or snack
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum TWO adults required for this tour to run.
    • Tour joins a larger group at Hobbiton for the tour around the set
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Hobbiton Movie Set

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Your guided walking our around the 44 Hobbit holes includes the chance to take a photo in a Hobbit hole and stand by the gate to Bilbo's house - from here look out over the whole set and over the Party Tree to the Green Dragon.

The Green Dragon Inn

  • 15m
Enjoy a drink in the Green Dragon Inn. Please note from 1 Dec 2023 the price of this tour increases to include lunch. Lunch is not included prior to this date due to shuttle timings.

Location

Activity location

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    Hobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    VR Auckland City
    • 188 Hobson Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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    SkyCity Auckland
    • Federal Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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