Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Rotorua, New Zealand

7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make the most of a travel day with a transfer service between Rotorua and Auckland that includes a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Instead of heading straight to Auckland and missing the sights along the way, you’ll stop to learn more about movie-making history at the set, where parts of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Buffet lunch and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn are included
Includes transfers from/to Rotorua and Auckland accommodation with hotel pickup
A handy tour for travelers short on time
Admission tickets and a guided tour are included

What's Included

Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accomodation
Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn
NZ$10 Shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton Gift Shop
Buffet lunch at Green Dragon Marquee
Local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accommodation included - please advise where you are staying and we can give you directions to the central meeting point or a pick up time.

Meeting point

1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
The main departure point is the Rotorua iSite. Pick up from selected inner city Rotorua accommodation included. - please advise where you are staying and we can give you directions to the central meeting point or a pick up time.

End point

90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Drop off at inner city Auckland accommodation included. Please advise where you are staying in Auckland for drop off at the end of the tour

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Green Dragon Inn

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Auckland (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Minimum TWO adults required for this tour to run
The tour at Hobbiton joins a larger group with up to 35 people
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 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

4.7

based on 10 reviews

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Hobbiton is fantastic

Jackson_H, Dec 2025

Hobbiton is fantastic. Our tour started in a smaller van and had no narration. At Hobbiton, our luggage was moved to a different van, which was nicer and had a bit of narration.

An Excellent day

Lily_M, Mar 2025

This was an excellent tour, very well coordinated. We had a lovely day on the mini bus tour of Hobbiton. Our tour guide eas interesting. It's very busy at Hobbiton but that is unavoidable. The lunch was delicious and smooth considering how many people ate in the marquee. Our drive to Auckland was made more fun by Milton ( thanks for the suggestion to see Auckland by visiting the Voco IHG hotel for a drink on the 38th floor) a very kind and caring driver.

Good transfer from Rotorua to Auckland

Dennis_H, Dec 2022

This trip was our way getting to Auckland from Rotorua. Even if you are not a Hobbit fan or never saw the movies, you will enjoy the scenery. It was a nice lunch too.