Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
Overview
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Experience the magic of Middle-earth and the famous Hobbiton Movie Set with Cheeky Kiwi Travel's award-winning small group tours! Join us on an unforgettable day tour from Auckland to the heart of the Shire, led by our passionate and knowledgeable guides.
Description
Tour Highlights:
- Fully-guided small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set
- Professional Hobbiton guide for a 2.5-hour tour of the 12-acre movie set
- Visit 44 hobbit holes and explore the lush gardens of the Shire
- Complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘Green Dragon Inn’
- Scenic drive through the beautiful Waikato farming region
- Surprise stops and photo opportunities along the way
Itinerary:
1. Auckland - 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.
2. Waikato - 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.
3. 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’.
4. Auckland - Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
What‘s Included
Small group tour experience
Expert guide throughout the journey
Hobbiton Movie Set entry tickets
Complimentary bottled water and snacks
Surprise stops and extra experiences
While lunch is not provided, there will be plenty of opportunities to purchase food during the tour
Meeting points
Sebel Hotel Manukau
Cordis Auckland
Crowne Plaza Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
Pullman Auckland
SkyCity Hotel
Cancellation Policy
Terms: Tours will only run if at least 5 people have booked on the tour, we reserves the right to alter the tour due to weather or operational needs.
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,588 reviews
Great for Hobbit Fans!
ktE2895PP,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great small group trip to see Hobbiton! Our driver, Simon, was very friendly and informative throughout our drive and made lots of great recommendations for things to do the rest of our trip. Snacks and water were provided in the van, and extra stops were made as time allowed for coffee and ice cream. Would recommend!
A full day of awesome
JimandJuliafromSwe,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome day! It started off with us being picked-up at out hotel when we had another meeting-point! Then we had a lovely tour-guide (Jeoff) whom made our day even better. Then we arrived at hobbitton with few expectations and it blew our minds! So much information and such a lovely place! Could not recommend it enough!
Unforgettable trip thanks to Cheeky Kiwi!
970antonettec,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was well organised, van was comfy, and pickup/dropoff sites are convenient! Thank you Simon and Cheeky Kiwi for arranging this unforgettable trip. Note: We didn't realise how bad Auckland traffic was during weekdays, thanks to our tour guide Simon for making it a bit bearable - informing us early on on what to expect and providing an ice cream stopover before heading to the traffic zone on on our way back to CBD.
Day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton
sweelinl2025,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend the day trip to Hobbiton. Cheeky Travel managed all the logistics very well. The actual tour of Hobbiton is in the hands of the operator and its guides - time management, sequence and explanations are incredibly organized supported with a wealth of information about the filming that took place there. Expect roughly 3 hours on the road each way, and 3 hours at Hobbiton.
A fantastic experience.
danielak581,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Grant made the journey to and from the site very enjoyable with his knowledge about the area, nature, and history. The tour through Hobbiton was a fantastic experience. We can definitely recommend the tour!
Best experience if you want to see Hobbiton
xingsta,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience ever. Vicki the tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable
Pickup was on time and...
Eric D,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pickup was on time and the driver (Ark) was incredibly friendly and well informed about local landmarks and history. We got there with plenty of time to browse the gift shop and have lunch before the tour started and enjoyed a scenic drive on the way back which also arrived with no delays. Overall a fantastic experience.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
590miguelab,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was chill and relax kinda day. Hanoz our tour guide is really knowlegeable and very much updated with current events. He really interact with his passengers.
Amazing time
Igor D,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, and Hanoz was amazing!!! The tour was well balanced and entertaining! We highly recommend it!
Nice day out
JohnHartson9,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice day trip out of Auckland, Ark was a great guide.
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