Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

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Auckland, New Zealand

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Fully guided small group tour
Hotel pick ups and drop offs (specific central Auckland hotels only)
Entry and fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
Water available & snacks provided
Air-conditioned vehicle
Complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn

Food and drinks, unless specified
Restroom on board
Children below 8 are required to travel in a booster/safety seat. Hire for NZ$20 or provide your own

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

*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.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Auckland Central (Pass By)

Waikato Region (Pass By)

Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Featured review

Roac

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.

Reviews

4.9

based on 29 reviews

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Vicki was the best!!...

Ruchira_D, Jun 2026

Vicki was the best!! Friendly and funny from the start and so welcoming!! Beautiful countryside and the Hobbiton set and tour was awesome!

Our tour operator, Pearl...

Lorilei_L, Feb 2026

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.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

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 🚌🥝

Fantastic tour.

Roac, Jan 2026

Wow. This was a very long...

Glen_G, Dec 2025

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

Response from Host, Dec 2025

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 🚌🥝

Great trip

Terry_B, Nov 2025

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!

A highlight of our travels

Lyndall_H, Sep 2025

Welle organised and run by Cheeky Kiwi, and great tour with excellent guide at Hobbiton. A fantastic day!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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 🚌🥝