Hobbiton Movie Set and Hamilton Gardens Small Group-from Auckland
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Auckland, New Zealand
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Venture to Middle-Earth on this visit to the film set for Hobbiton from Auckland. Save time with convenient pickup and drop-off to the area from Auckland, and ask as many questions as you like on this smaller sized tour. This tour isn't just fantasy film-focused-you'll also visit the lush Hamilton Gardens with time to walk around and explore.
- Secure your tickets to Hamilton Gardens and the Hobbiton movie set in advance
- Enjoy hassle-free transfers between central Auckland and the countryside
- Stay connected with Wifi available onboard the vehicle
- Learn about the flowers and plants that are native to New Zealand
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to a fully guided experience of the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- If your accommodation is not yet confirmed, we suggest selecting The SkyCity Hotel for now—you can update it later if needed! - We offer convenient pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option and meet us there. - Pick-ups start up to 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please be ready and waiting outside by then for a smooth start. - Pick-up locations are planned based on each tour and may vary by day. If there are any changes to your pick-up spot, please let us know in advance. - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To keep the tour on schedule, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late arrivals. - As our hotel pickups operate from downtown CBD, guests located near the airport or South Auckland can be picked up from The Sebel, Auckland Manukau at 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,
Itinerary
1
Auckland Central
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hamilton Gardens
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Lake Karapiro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Auckland Central
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 21 reviews
Ying_J, Nov 2025
It is a beautiful place to visit. I didn’t watch the movie Lord of Rings. However, our local tour guide, Yen or Yam (originally from Singapore), introduced the place so vividly from the director’s selection of the movie shooting site to the selection of local people as his actors and actresses that I am curious to watch the movie myself.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. It’s great to know that even without having seen The Lord of the Rings, the way Yam described the history and the filming details sparked your curiosity to watch the movies. That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create. Enjoy the films when you do!
Jacqueline_W, Mar 2025
Wonderful relaxing drive and the tour of Hobbiton and Hamilton Garden were just as expected. We were well taken care by our guide Hufeza and would recommend taking this trip with him.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Expedigo Tours. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the relaxing drive and that both the Hobbiton and Hamilton Gardens tours met your expectations. Your kind words about our guide, Huzefa, are much appreciated; he consistently receives praise for his knowledge and hospitality.
Eleni_A, Mar 2025
Our driver was really friendly, fun and informative on the drive to and from Hobbiton. Water and snacks were provided and we stopped for a coffee break on the way. Would recommend and use again
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the drive to and from Hobbiton. It's great to know that our driver made the journey fun and informative for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be more than happy to welcome you again in the future
david_h, Jan 2025
Hobbiton was a magical place despite heavy rain at times. Walking through the Shire with a knowledgeable guide who had great stories to tell was a great experience. The highlight was spending time in a hobbit hole imagining hobbits living there. Also enjoyable was having a drink in the Green Dragon.
The vast operation at Hobbiton was well organised and you have plenty of time to take as many photos as you want.
Hamilton Gardens was also a great visit. The different gardens are spectacular and well thought out. I think you could easily spend more time there even if you were not that interested in plants.
Our driver for the day was very good. Pick up was on time, the minibus was comfortable and he was full of interesting facts about the countryside we drove through.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that, despite the rain, you had a magical time at Hobbiton. Walking through the Shire and imagining life in a hobbit hole truly is a unique experience, and it’s great that you enjoyed your time at the Green Dragon as well. We're thrilled to hear that the organization of the tour allowed you plenty of time to capture those perfect photos!
It’s also fantastic to know you enjoyed Hamilton Gardens – they really are a hidden gem, and we're glad you appreciated the variety and beauty they offer. We're pleased to hear that your driver made your journey even more enjoyable with their knowledge and timely service.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we’d love to have you on another tour in the future!
Franz_W, Feb 2026
Cancelled 2 days before by the organizer therefore no possibility to find something reasonable equivalent
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would like to clarify the situation so readers understand what actually occurred.
Your booking included both Hobbiton and Hamilton Gardens. Unfortunately, the Hamilton Gardens portion had to be cancelled due to insufficient participant numbers. You were informed ahead of time and offered clear options: either proceed with the Hobbiton tour only and receive a refund for the Hamilton Gardens portion, or cancel the tour entirely.
You chose to continue with the Hobbiton tour, which you did attend and complete.
Therefore, stating that the tour was “cancelled by the organizer two days beforehand with no reasonable alternative” is not accurate. The full tour was not cancelled — only the Hamilton Gardens experience was, and an alternative (Hobbiton-only with partial refund) was provided and accepted by you.
We are a reputable company and always communicate changes transparently. We respectfully ask that reviews reflect the facts so future travelers receive accurate information.
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