New Zealand · HOBBITON MOVIE SET TOURS
The set is on a working sheep farm and you cannot walk in — every visit is a timed, guided departure. These 15 compare the ticket-only option at the Shire's Rest against the day trips from Auckland, Rotorua and Matamata, with prices and total travel time.
Review of Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour in New Zealand, with set highlights, Green Dragon Inn drink, price, access, timing, and practical tips.
“I loved the way you told the story of how the land was discovered. The whole experience was brilliant and the guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable. Thank you.”
Review of the Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Shires Rest, with itinerary, price, guides, practical tips, accessibility, and honest value advice.
“A lovely afternoon spent with Hobbit geeks and others like us that took lots of pictures for our grandchildren. The tour was very nice, with a nice beer at the end. The attention to detail throughout the Shire was incredible!”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, timings, tour tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“This was a really cool experience! Definitely a must if you like Lord of The Rings/Hobbit films. The tour operator is very strict on time and we did leave someone behind so keep that in mind as the day begins early. It was warm and sunny when we went so be prepared for the weather as you're walking through the Hobbiton set! After the Hobbiton tour, we went to see the glow worm caves which was also very cool. I enjoyed our driver and the experience overall but it is a long day.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, guide tips, itinerary details, value, and practical advice.
“They were exceptional guide and driver, warm, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. They made a long day relaxing and enjoyable.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton day trip with coach transfer, guided movie set tour, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch.
“As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, and general fantasy lover, this was so magical! Bucket list moment. I Highly recommend as a trip to book. It’s been my highlight. Also lots of vegetarian options for the buffet lunch. Very filling wholesome food! 10/10”
Review of the 9-hour Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with scenic Waikato views, guided movie-set access, transport details, costs, and practical tips.
“We love the experience. Jeff, our driver, is very knowledgeable about New Zealand, Hobitton, Auckland, and Maori History.”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with lunch, small-group transport, itinerary details, value, and practical booking advice.
“LOVED Hobiton. Absolutely beautiful! Great tour. Waitmo Caves were very interesting and beautiful. The guides, at both locations, were very good! There was a lot of driving that we didn't fully understand. Probably 7 hours of the 13 hour tour was in the van. We were with friends and saw some beautiful scenery. Long day!”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with glowworms, lunch, transport tips, walking advice, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Not a lot of shade. Walking not that difficult, but some up hill. Surprisingly amazing. Get the free drink at the Green Dragon.”
Explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton from Auckland by premium coach, with guided tours, lunch, local stories, and practical tips.
“The trip was so amazing but only because we had the best driver! Dave was so amazing and had the best personality and kept the energy up through out the whole trip. Can’t recommend Dave enough!”
Review of the Rotorua Hobbiton tour, with scenic coach rides, movie-set highlights, buffet lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Incredible trip and our driver was amazing! 100% an experience you’ll never forget”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with glowworms, lunch, small-group transport, itinerary details, value, and practical tips.
“We loved it! Ari was a wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly guide. We enjoyed her stories and history about the Maori people. She was encouraging, gracious, and helpful. This tour was wonderfully memorable!”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set tour, covering transport, scenery, guides, costs, walking, food, and who should book.
“Our guide was amazing, fun and delightful. We experienced fully New Zeland's history and culture embracing her stories and guidance.”
Review of the Hobbiton day tour from Rotorua, with coach transport, guided movie-set visit, Green Dragon lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Very enjoyable visit. The coach was comfortable and the guides were very nice. We were unable to stop at the souvenir shop but I was happy to spend that extra time on the visit. Lunch and drink were great!”
Review the 11-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with transport, tickets, guide advice, costs, and practical tips.
“Hobbiton is well done and organized. The canes were fun, but being unable to take pictures, it lacked something. Our guide, Andy was excellent.”
Explore Hobbiton from Matamata with return bus transfers, a guided 12-acre Shire tour, filming stories, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Very much worth the money, even for people like me who have never seen the movies (wife has seen them and loved the tour). Beautiful location and a pretty drive to arrive at the place.”
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