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Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)
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Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)

By Auckland & Beyond Tours
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Ages 3-99, max of 19 per group
Duration: 7–8 hours
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center.
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Option 1
    SkyCity Auckland, Corner Victoria and, Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Option 2
    Grand Millennium Auckland, 71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Option 3
    Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments, Corner Waterloo Quadrant &, Princes Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Option 4
    Hilton Auckland, 147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Pickup details
  • Pickups are from selected hotels in Auckland City, Exact pick-up location and time will be confirmed by our reservations team.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Ports of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35014P39

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Most travellers can participate
      • Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
      • The Hobbiton is not Wheelchair due to uneven path but we can arrange a golf car to take you around (depends on availability)
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 35014P39

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      • F7936NAwendyn
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended
        Our tour and driver Raymond is great, accommodating and nice. The tour is on time. They also gave enough time for coffee, toilet breaks and souvenir shop.
        Written 23 August 2024
      • frodolives11954
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Book it now! Stop thinking about it!
        Ever since the Peter Jackson movies I swore I would go to Hobbiton, the last real remainder of the filming. I thought I waited too long but my timing was perfect! We went in August which is NZ winter. It was a little cold but clear and great visibility plus the crowds were small. We had time to wander and I was in heaven. You can see the many posted pictures but the highlights were the actual Hobbit hole you can roam around in (the family named not terribly cleverly “Two-Foot”) The attention to detail was remarkable from photos on the wall, the fireplace, and even a real Hobbiton newspaper with articles you could page thru. Had a pint (or two in my case) at the Green Dragon, the bar and surrounding area felt so genuine! I would have stayed all day! We did the tour and had 2nd Breakfast in Sandyman’s Mill, which was a glorious shared feast with a bus load of congenial guests. Felt so great and like I was home in the Shire. I literally could not recommend this more. If you are a fan this should be mandatory. If you aren’t (terrible people) you will still love it! Go book it right now flights to NZ are still inexpensive!
        Written 14 August 2024
      • Compass59032952806
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Memorable Experience
        Had an amazing time visiting the Hobbiton and Rotorua Valley. Very beautiful, scenic and must visit places. Made some amazing memories along the way thanks to Mr. Adil, our tour guide. A very well informed and welcoming personality. Gave us a great insight about New Zealand and its culture along the way. Totally recommended.
        Written 13 August 2024
      • jingyangz2015
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Day trip to Hobbiton in Aug 2024
        Had an enjoyable and fuss free tour of the lovely Hobbiton. The end of winter morning drive from Auckland city to Hobbiton was also enjoyable, helped greatly by the soothing audio guide (live) given by our guide Adil who has a great sense of humor and resourceful to help troubleshoot when WiFi was not working. As for Hobbiton itself, it was way better than I had imagined and definitely worth the trip.
        Written 10 August 2024
      • _useraakanksha
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful ride. Must go!!!!
        I had lots of fun in Hobbiton tour. Thanks to Adil, our guide who made it look like an easy day for us. It's a beautiful ride up till Hobbiton and then the fantasy land amazes you even more. Adil also provided us with information of multiple scenic views. Thanks again Auckland and beyond. Good job 👏
        Written 9 August 2024
      • twinkeemarier
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A Must Do in Auckland
        This tour is highly recommended. It was a great tour. Seeing the Hobbiton Movie set location and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley was amazing and a great experience. Most of all, this tour wouldn't be possible without our tour guide/driver, Waren and Cole. He drove safely for us and keep us entertained during the whole trip.
        Written 30 July 2024
      • Payvand S
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Adil or no deal! 😎
        Very informative and well executed tour with our friend, Adil. Truly a lovely experience! Recommending this to all our loved ones.
        Written 23 July 2024
      • wahyugalihs
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I recommended used this travel during we stay in NZ
        The Tour is very professional, handled us with really carefully, especially the driver Mr. Adil The driver are Moslem, and our family are moslem also, so he know very well about the food we should taken or not Thank u so much for everything Very recommended 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
        Written 22 July 2024
      • juanitaC3001
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Maori Culture
        We were a group of 5 arrived in Auckland on a Friday. Due to work, we had only a day of free time. Upon enquiring at the hotel concierge, considering it was a Saturday & a last min plan, most of the public tours were already fully booked. The only options was a private tour to Te Puia & we decided to take it. A bit pricey but it is private after all. Long drive but Rotorua is a wonderful place. We stopped at the mud pools, Rotorua lake & a few other places before arriving in Maori Culture Village. In the culture village, we saw the Maori performance. The "Haka" dance were amazing. We saw a pair of Kiwi bird & the nature of Geyser too. The "Hangi" lunch was divine. We kind of took a bit of extra time during lunch & ended departing for Auckland city late. We were caught up in the rush hour traffic in the evening. Our driver Adil was nice & patient from start to finish. Sorry for the delay. We will absolutely be back for more tour that Rotorua has to offer. Good job.
        Written 21 July 2024
      • Getaway14414716120
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        Must try!
        Did the Waitomo and Rotorua tour. It is indeed a must-try experience. On top of it, Warren made the whole trip much more better. Highly recommended!!
        Written 16 July 2024
      • Adventure55760726967
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing!!
        Amazing tour! Highly recommend for someone who was not been to New Zealand before and even as a New Zealander, showed me parts of the country I had not seen before
        Written 16 July 2024
      • V7829EXenriqueb
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      • TheUKN473
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome offering and top-class guide!
        Excellent day out with Auckland and Beyond led by Warren - Warren is an absolute asset to the team and a has a wealth of knowledge on Aotearoa. The experience at Hobbiton is wonderful, especially with the newly opened Hobbit holes that can be explored - this is exactly what tourists are looking for! Waitomo is rich in history and always a good time - our guide here Big T was a great ambassador for Waitomo and has a lovely voice for waiata. Fabulous day, beautiful weather that added to the experience and memorable service by all (especially Warren). Thank you, Auckland and Beyond!
        Written 8 July 2024
      • Gina W
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended
        Great tour with our children. Driver Warren was so knowledgeable and great. We were worried that 12 hours tour might be too long for our 13 and 8 years old, but they love the trip. Highly recommended!
        Written 8 July 2024
      • ekaterinaa491
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful positive experience.
        Everything was fantastic. We were brought from Auckland in a comfortable minibus. The guide and driver Adil was simply magnificent. He told us many interesting things about New Zealand and its history. The trip was comfortable and delightful. After the tour in Hobbiton, we were pleasantly surprised with snacks and water! It was very nice! My son and I were very satisfied with the trip and highly recommend this operator.
        Written 7 July 2024
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      Ren P
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2023 • Family
      We had the best time exploring the Hobbiton movie set and seeing beautiful New Zeland. Warren(Waza) kept us fully engaged and entertained telling us about New Zeland and how to pronounce Māori words correctly. He also made use feel very safe and he was so caring. Made sure he found us all before leaving and we were fed and hydrated. This tour and Warren was fantastic and we can’t wait to come back for more.Thanks Waza!
      Written 24 May 2023
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      Thank you for sharing these lovely photos! You have experienced the magical experience of our day trip to the Hobbiton. It is truly the perfect way to spend a day excursion in Auckland. Choosing a guided tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours not just takes you to the attraction but also teaches you about our rich history, flora and fauna plus our Māori native culture and language. Thank you for your amazing comments and for choosing our tour company.
      Written 25 May 2023
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      RAHUL GORANA
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Friends
      mr.chris was amazing through out the journey the best man to have as an tour guide and Every little details he Know he shared with us. And it was an entertaining trip with him,he kept on smiling and made us smiling all over the trip and I am looking forward to come back and will go only with Mr Chris.. And I will refer my friends and family as well..
      Written 10 February 2020
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      Marina C
      11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Business
      I really enjoyed going to Hobbiton. Had an amazing experience. Peter picked us up in the hotel, took us to Hobbiton and drove us back. He was so nice at all times and during the 2h drives he would explain us interesting stuff about thr country and views.
      Written 10 August 2023
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      Thank you for this #1 feedback! Peter and everyone on the team truly appreciates it
      Written 11 August 2023
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      Tzdale
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates75 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Friends
      Had the best experience with this tour company. The hobbiton set is amazing but drive to and from with the best driver ever was cherry on top of the cake. The endless entertainment in the car had us all grooving. We also stop to a famous ice cream spot on the way back. Definitely booking all my tours with this company whenever I come to Auckland.
      Written 27 June 2023
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      Thank you for rating us the best tour experience. We look forward to having you back again soon.
      Written 2 July 2023
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      harry
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2023 • Family
      The tour itself was incredibly insightful and everything we thought it’d be and more, but Warren’s amazing facts and talk made the journey down even smoother. Would advise anyone to go through Auckland & Beyond Tours. Thanks so much 👍🏾
      Written 8 March 2023
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      You're most welcome. I am so delighted to hear that you had an insightful tour in Auckland with our tour guide Warren. I appreciate that you recommend us to everyone visiting Auckland, NZ.
      Written 9 April 2023
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      Carlye
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Couples
      We couldn’t buy tickets to Hobbiton (sold out) and not only did they get us tickets they picked us up. Jason was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and punctual! He made the 5 different nationalities on board all feel included. We’d use them again in a heartbeat
      Written 24 December 2023
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      I'm so happy that we managed to make it happen for you.
      Written 14 February 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Aura Evelina
      Southeast Romania, Romania7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Friends
      I had an amazing time on Hobbiton trip. The experience was unique and breathtaking. Simon, our driver and guide made sure everything will be perfect. He was very friendly, professional, well informed and always besides us. I will repeat this experience for sure and I will also go on your other tours next time I come to Auckland. Thank you for everything, Simon. You are a great guide!
      Written 27 January 2020
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      Therese P
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Couples
      The Hobbiton tour was amazing. Everything I expected and more. Our driver Chris was incredibly helpful and looked after us. He was knowledgeable but not overwhelming.
      Would definitely recommend both Hobbiton and Auckland and Beyond Tours.
      Written 5 February 2020
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      Ayeshaallya
      15 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Warren was so fun to be around! He’s so friendly and takes good care of us. He lets us sleep on the way to the Shire which we were grateful for!

      It goes without saying that the Hobbiton was excellent. The views on the way to the set was exquisite.

      We stopped for ice cream on the way back. Looooved it.

      And we had a carpool karaoke on the way back to the hotel. What a fun energiser.

      10/10 would go back to Auckland & Beyond. Keep it up guys!
      Written 11 August 2023
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      Thank you for this informative article about our day tours in Auckland. Warren is indeed a great tour guide who is passionate about sharing his Māori heritage and native language with all visitors to Aotearoa New Zealand.
      Written 12 August 2023
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      Manoj A
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2023 • Friends
      Comfortable travel, Warren is the best. Second was the Hobbiton tour.....amazing. The perfect day to be out enjoying the chill and sunshine together with the mist over the green grasslands.
      Written 13 June 2023
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      Kia Ora, Thank you for this amazing review of our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland I agree, visiting the Hobbiton on a guided tour is a must! Warren is indeed a talented and knowledgeable tour guide. Our luxurious Mercedes vehicles are designed for maximum comfort for you to sit back, relax and enjoy our beautiful country Aotearoa New Zealand. Ngā mihi
      Written 14 June 2023
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