Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Highlights: • Hobbiton & Bagshot Row • Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops
While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
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Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
What's included in Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Auckland CentralPass-by Only
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato RegionPass-by Only
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two & a half hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’. *** Maintenance & restoration construction at Hobbiton is set to begin 01 June 2025, with the major works being completed in September 2025. During this period, construction and maintenance equipment and noise will be present. Tours will continue as normal but will take an alternate route around the construction zone, while being able to get a glimpse of the work that goes into keeping Hobbiton Movie Set as magical as it looked in the films.
Inclusions
- Water available & snacks provided
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (select hotels only)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully guided small group tour
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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.
- If you are visiting off a cruise ship, please be aware we cannot guarantee to be back in time for a 6:30/7:00/7:30 PM cruise departure
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
- Enjoy the convenience of pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option & meet us there! - Pick-ups begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside by this 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. To ensure a timely departure, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late guests. - Movenpick (closest to port) 09:40 AM - Pullman 09:45 AM - Sky City Hotel 09:50 AM - Crowne Plaza 09:50 AM - Four Points by Sheraton 09:50 AM - Grand Millennium 09:55 AM - Cordis Hotel 10 AM - Sebel Manukau (Not Viaduct Harbour) 10:15 AM - Pick-ups start up to 20 minutes before the tour time. Be ready and waiting outside by this time to avoid missing your pick-up. -Not all locations are serviced daily—pick-up points are pre-determined for each tour. If your pick-up location changes, please notify us in advance. - Guides may arrive up to 10 minutes late due to multiple stops but cannot wait for late passengers. We recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early.
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• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund