This tour starts later than most (at 12:00 PM) from Auckland. Travel to and from Hobbiton on a luxury mini bus and join a group tour of Hobbiton for the iconic walking tour of Hobbiton Movie Set.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Free pickup from all central city hotels and accommodation and can arrange for a shuttle collect you from out of city center locations for a small fee. Please wait at the entrance or outside your accommodation at least 10 minutes before your specified pickup time. Please supply a working phone number in case they cannot find you.
Small group: Limited to 15 participants

Highlights

Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
Take a walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie set with a local Hobbiton guide
Benefit from return transport to Auckland included

Full description

We have had to temporarily suspend guaranteed departure for 1 person - We now need a minimum of 4 people or price equivalent to run This tour starts later than most (at 12:00 PM) - with hotel pickups from 11:30 AM. After leaving Auckland, travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming. You will also pass some sheep farms on your way to Hobbiton. On arrival at Hobbiton you will have time get something to eat (own expense) or explore the Shires Rest Souvenir shop before joining Hobbiton Tours for a group walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set including a complementary drink at the Green Dragon before boarding the coach to return to Auckland.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Central Auckland
Transport to and from Auckland
Admission fee to Hobbiton
Shuttles arrange for outlying area pickup or drop-off (for additional fee)
Information and commentary in English
Luxury seating and fit out in Mercedes minibus vehicles
Free drink at the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton

Food and drinks not included (but there is a café where you can purchase food)
Gratuities are not included (in NZ tips are not expected but are appreciated if you believe you received exceptional service)
Hotel pickups outside of the city

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

Please advise if you have mobility issues so the supplier can try to arrange transport in a golf cart at Hobbiton (this cannot be guaranteed)
You should wear sunscreen during the summer - NZ have some of the highest UV level in the world
Hobbiton has uneven non paved ground - wear shoes you can walk in

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 8 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
5/5

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was fun

We made the tour from the afternoon due to the airplane, but we set up lunch time in the city on the way and I was able to return to the hotel at 19:00 so I enjoyed it safely. The driver, Delo, gave me a brief and easy-to-understand explanation of the history and modern society of NZ, and she was not bored while traveling. Caring like a family, it was a very good trip.

September 9, 2019

Great day out. Right from help with changing our booking around through to a great really knowledgeable and informative driver there and back, we all really enjoyed it. Hobbiton itself was fantastic and surreal to see in person. Just beautiful scenery all around too. Fantastic memories - thank you!

July 17, 2022

Excellent experience with the knowledgeable and friendly guide

March 8, 2021

From Auckland: Hobbiton Afternoon Tour

From Auckland: Hobbiton Afternoon Tour

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