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Hobbiton Tours: The 15 Best Ways to See the Movie Set

37 tours  ·  from $71 a head

The set is on a private farm at Matamata and entry is by timed guided slot only. These 15 compare the gate ticket against the coach day trips from Auckland, Rotorua and Tauranga, with prices, total hours and which ones include the Green Dragon.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - The short bus ride sets the mood
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Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Walk through the 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set with an English-speaking guide, see Hobbit Holes and the Mill, enter a Hobbit house, and finish with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. The 150-minute tour includes a short bus ride from the car park and works well for film fans, families, and curious first-time visitors.

“We liked everything. Our guide was lovely and very informative. An excellent tour and highly recommended”

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest - Seeing inside a furnished Hobbit home
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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

2.Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,577 reviews · from $74Top rated

Walk through Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire with a professional guide, passing Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. The 2.5-hour tour includes shuttle transport around the grounds and a complimentary Southfarthing beverage. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

“Absolutely wonderful experience…can’t say enough about it. If you love Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, or even just know about the movie/book, the tour and the delightful tour guides (in our case Taylor) will fill you with wonder and wanting to read the books or see the movies all over again. The Hobbit holes are great fun and the stories behind the movie set fascinating. Beautiful grounds (100s of acres) and lots of picture-ready opportunities. We even got to go into a fully imagined and decorated Hobbit Hole. Just wonderful. We took the evening tour and it was great because it wasn't too hot and the lights and…”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Leaving Auckland over the Bombay Hills
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

3.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a local guide such as Liam, Shelley, Martin, or Matt. Tour Hobbit holes, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath glowworms by boat. Expect an early start, long driving stretches, walking, and a full 11-hour day.

“Fun and engaging tour! Our guide, Shelly was absolutely wonderful! She kept us entertained and informed through out the tour.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - The road south through the Waikato
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

4.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Travel from central Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo in a small group of up to 16 people. Expect a 2.5-hour Hobbiton tour, a drink at The Green Dragon Inn, a light Kiwi-style lunch, and a 45-minute glowworm cave tour. Guides such as Danny, Shelley, Stephen, and Liam are praised for lively local commentary.

“Liam was a great guide! I would have liked better options for lunch but it was sufficient.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Your first look at the Hobbiton set
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Ride from Auckland to Hobbiton with an English-speaking driver guide, then tour the Shire, enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and eat a generous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. Drivers such as Rachel, Marty, Nikki, and Dave are known for adding useful New Zealand commentary along the way.

“Amazing experience. Great guide / driver Rachel. If you have the opportunity to not sleep and listen all the explanation he gives about the country in the way you hobbiton. To it. Amazing facts and history of the country”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Arriving at Hobbiton Movie Set
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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

6.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · from $183

Travel from Auckland to Matamata in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup at selected central locations. Your driver shares Auckland, Waikato, and New Zealand stories before you join Hobbiton’s guided 12-acre set tour. See hobbit holes, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn, then return to Auckland with snacks and possible scenic stops.

“Geoff at Cheeky Kiwi did a really nice job of providing information and details on the New Zealand, Auckland, and Hobbiton on the way there. He also did a good job driving there and back. He had the process worked out and everything ran smoothly. I was impressed with the tour and highly recommend Geoff and Cheeky Kiwi.”

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown - Twelve Mile Delta adds a short walk
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

7.Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · from $123

Travel from central Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mount Aspiring National Park with a small group of up to 11 people. Visit Isengard, Glenorchy Wharf, Bennets Bluff, and private filming sites, while guides such as Amy, Tristan, Dan, Max, Tom, and Solomon share movie details, local stories, costumes, and swords.

“Amy is wonderful!!! She was very informative about New Zealand and The Lord of the Rings. The tour showed me parts of New Zealand I would have not seen otherwise. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings are favorites so it was great to see the location sites and hear stories about the production.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - The Waikato road south
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

8.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Travel from Auckland in a small group of up to 15 people to visit Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Expect a 6:00 am start, about 12 hours on the road, guided visits at both attractions, lunch in Otorohanga, snacks, water, and scenic stops through Waikato. Guides such as Timmy, Pearl, Ari, and Simon add local stories along the way.

“This was a great day out to see the sights of the North Island. Whilst it is a very long day, there is sufficient time to relax on the bus before anything of substance happens in the morning. The caves were lovely, but the real attraction was Hobbiton. We hadn't really watched the movies, other than quickly watching the first one prior to the trip. This didn't really matter at all, as Hobbiton is just wonderfully quaint and beautiful on its own accord. A lot of care has gone into the upkeep of the little village, and it takes a surprisingly long time to get around it all. The tour…”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: beauty in the dark
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

9.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

Travel from Auckland to Waitomo and Hobbiton by luxury coach, with morning snacks, commentary, in-car Wi-Fi, lunch, and admission included. Take a quiet boat ride beneath the glowworms, then walk through the Shire with a local Hobbiton guide. Rachel, David, Nicky, and other guides are praised for their humor and New Zealand insight.

“Fantastic experience, highly recommended. Rachael is an amazing, entertaining and knowledgeable guide.”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - The road south from Auckland
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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

10.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Travel from Auckland to Waitomo and Hobbiton on a long but well-planned day. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Rachel, Dave, or Kenny, adds local stories during the journey. See glowworms by boat, walk among Hobbit holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy a picnic lunch.

“What a fantastic experience! The meeting point was super easy to navigate to and clear to see where you needed to go. Our bus driver and tour guide Rachel was fantastic, told us so much about NZ on the journey over and made it a fun trip overall! The caves were beautiful and the glow worms were super cool! I don’t know how those guys navigate the boats in the dark!! Hobbitown was absolutely amazing and it’s a trip I will never forget. It’s a must do and these guys really deliver the best trip for your money! Thanks so much guys!!!”

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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - Arriving at a working sheep farm
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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

11.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 765 reviews · 6h 30m · from $182

Travel from Rotorua to Hobbiton with an entertaining English-speaking driver such as Ngata or Hannah, then join a guided walk through the 12-acre film set. See the Mill, Green Dragon Inn, Party Tree, and double arched bridge, step inside a Hobbit home, and finish with a generous buffet lunch.

“This was a very enjoyable day out, even with the rain. Many thanks to our awesome driver, Ngata.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - From Auckland into Waikato country
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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

12.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo in a small group of up to 16. Walk through the 12-acre film set, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, then ride beneath thousands of glowworms. Guides such as Grant, Aled, Timmy, and Simon add local stories, music, stops, and helpful food tips along the 13-hour day.

“The tours were awesome, rich our driver was the highlight of the trip. Very informative and left with some great recommendations.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour - Entering the Shire for two hours
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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

13.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 598 reviews · 9 hours · from $176

Travel from central Auckland in a 16-seat minibus to Hobbiton Movie Set, passing farms, mountains, and animals along the way. A Hobbiton guide leads your 2.5-hour walk past 44 Hobbit Holes and into The Green Dragon Inn, while your Cheeky Kiwi driver adds local stories and scenic stops. Grant, Simon, Dave, and Timmy are among the guides praised for their care and commentary.

“The whole day was great! Our guide, Mike made the trip to Hobbiton pass quickly with his stories about New Zealand. Hobbiton was everything I expected and more. I would recommend cheekykiwi tours!”

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton - The Rotorua to Matamata drive
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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

14.Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 563 reviews · from $189

Travel from Rotorua to Hobbiton by luxury coach, with live commentary from guides such as Ngata, Hannah, or Kingston. Walk among Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, and the Party Tree, then enjoy a buffet lunch. The 7-hour trip includes admission, hotel pickup from selected locations, WiFi, and an onboard toilet.

“Lovely day out in Hobbiton although it was off season it was still so busy with tours every half an hour so it gets crowded at times in places. Lunch was unreal , a wonderful spread was available to us and we came away very satisfied with everything 💚”

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - The early Auckland departure
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

15.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Hobbiton’s film set and a guided tour of its Hobbit Holes, Mill, bridge, and Green Dragon Inn. Continue to Waitomo for its glowworm caves and underground boat ride. Driver-guides such as Adil, Andy, Dave, John, and Raymond are praised for clear commentary and careful timekeeping.

“Hobbiton is well done and organized. The canes were fun, but being unable to take pictures, it lacked something. Our guide, Andy was excellent.”

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