Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Full-Day Tour from Auckland

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Auckland, New Zealand

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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Whether you’re a Tolkien fan or love exploring beautiful gardens and landscapes, a day trip to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set is a must-do when traveling in the North Island. This full-day tour makes it easy to visit from Auckland without renting a car and driving through the busy city. Enjoy a guided tour through the set, used to film scenes in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.”

Includes handy round-trip transfers from central-Auckland hotels
Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Enjoy a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn, at Hobbiton
A fun experience for everyone, whether you’re a movie fan or not

What's Included

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

Safety/booster seat for children aged 7 & younger (please advise if you prefer to provide your own)

Lunch (opportunities to purchase at own expense)
Restroom on board
Meeting at Hobbiton/nearby is prohibited. Guests must travel as part of our Cheeky Kiwi Travel tour

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.

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Auckland Central (Pass By)

Waikato Region (Pass By)

Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours 30 minutes • 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

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
Due to uneven surfaces & a moderate amount of walking being involved, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, or wheelchair users
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.
The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
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!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Kia ora! Vicki will love hearing this! Friendly, funny, and welcoming is exactly the kind of energy that makes a long drive feel short and a great tour feel even better. So glad the countryside and Hobbiton delivered too. It really is a pretty special part of the world. 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 🚌🥝

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

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Kia ora! So pleased you had a wonderful adventure! It sounds like your guide made the whole journey from start to finish - the commentary, the patience, the kindness, and apparently the ice cream stop too. Can't argue with any of that. Hobbiton really is a special place, and knowing passengers are picking up interesting facts about Auckland along the way makes it even better. 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 🚌🥝

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!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Kia ora! Kim will be thrilled to hear this! Making the drive there and back part of the fun is something she does brilliantly. And yes - comfy shoes are always the right call at Hobbiton! Glad you had such a beautiful experience. 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 🚌🥝

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 🚌🥝