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Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

Journey to Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland. Walk through the Shire, explore Bilbo Baggins' hobbit hole, and relive the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" trilogies. Secure your Hobbiton Movie Set tickets and immerse yourself in magic.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
Family taking a selfie in front of a hobbit house with a round door and charming details at Hobbiton Movie Set on a small group tour from Auckland
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, Rotorua geothermal steam, Wai-O-Tapu colorful hot springs.
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with lush landscapes.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush green hills and iconic round doors, New Zealand.
Tour guide leading a small group across a stone bridge at Hobbiton Movie Set, surrounded by lush greenery and hobbit-style buildings on a tour from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and Waitomo Caves entrance, New Zealand tour from Auckland.
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland-1
Family enjoying a Hobbit-themed book inside a gift shop on a small group tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
Father and son sharing a moment as they sign a guest book inside a cozy hobbit-inspired room at Hobbiton Movie Set on a small group tour from Auckland
Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery and stone bridge in Auckland, New Zealand.
Beer served at in Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
New
Guided Tours

From Auckland: Small Group Guided Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
8 hours
5 more
  • Venture into the lush pastures of the Shire at the Hobbiton movie set with a small group of fellow LOTR fans and easy round-trip hotel transfers.

  • Listen to your professional Hobbiton guide regale you with interesting details and stories about how the iconic set and movies were made.

  • Walk past the colorful doors of 44 Hobbit, including Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and enjoy a delicious beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.

  • Choose between a shared tour with a banquet lunch or a private tour of the movie set to make your Hobbiton experience more memorable.

  • Did you know? Not all the hobbit holes and doors are of the same size. Some are hobbit-sized, whereas in others a full-grown human can comfortably step in.

More details

  • Venture into the lush pastures of the Shire at the Hobbiton movie set with a small group of fellow LOTR fans and easy round-trip hotel transfers.

  • Listen to your professional Hobbiton guide regale you with interesting details and stories about how the iconic set and movies were made.

  • Walk past the colorful doors of 44 Hobbit, including Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, and enjoy a delicious beverage at the Green Dragon Inn.

  • Choose between a shared tour with a banquet lunch or a private tour of the movie set to make your Hobbiton experience more memorable.

  • Did you know? Not all the hobbit holes and doors are of the same size. Some are hobbit-sized, whereas in others a full-grown human can comfortably step in.

from
NZ$275
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and Waitomo Caves entrance, New Zealand tour from Auckland.
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with lush landscapes.
Guided river boat ride through illuminated Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.
Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with scenic landscape.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush green hills and iconic round doors, New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and iconic round doors, part of Auckland's guided tour.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and iconic round doors, part of Auckland's guided tour.
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland-1
Interior of the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
Beer served at in Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
Visitors arriving by bus for a guided tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, greeted warmly by a guide
Family with a guide exploring the stunning limestone formations inside Waitomo Caves during a guided tour from Auckland
Waitomo Caves tour group exploring glowworm-lit caverns, Rotorua geothermal features, Te Puia cultural site.
Glowworms illuminating the ceiling of Waitomo Caves, casting a magical blue glow over the water below, as seen on a guided tour from Auckland
Tour group exploring the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves in Auckland, New Zealand
New
Day Trips

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
12 hours
5 more
  • Join a guided day tour of the Hobbiton movie set and the historic Waitomo Caves formed over 30 million years ago.

  • Benefit from round-trip transfers from Auckland, experiencing the magical world of Middle Earth and the luminescent glowworms in Waitomo.

  • Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set, admire the iconic Hobbit Holes and The Mill, and savor a refreshing drink at the pub featured in the movie.

  • Discover Waitomo Caves' beauty, featuring age-old rock formations, and a boat ride beneath a canopy of twinkling glowworms.

  • Fun fact: The Hobbiton set has 44 hobbit holes, with the holes for the actors playing hobbits built at 90% scale, and the holes for Gandalf built at 60% scale.

More details

  • Join a guided day tour of the Hobbiton movie set and the historic Waitomo Caves formed over 30 million years ago.

  • Benefit from round-trip transfers from Auckland, experiencing the magical world of Middle Earth and the luminescent glowworms in Waitomo.

  • Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set, admire the iconic Hobbit Holes and The Mill, and savor a refreshing drink at the pub featured in the movie.

  • Discover Waitomo Caves' beauty, featuring age-old rock formations, and a boat ride beneath a canopy of twinkling glowworms.

  • Fun fact: The Hobbiton set has 44 hobbit holes, with the holes for the actors playing hobbits built at 90% scale, and the holes for Gandalf built at 60% scale.

from
NZ$399
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery on Rotorua tour, Te Puia geysers in background.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and iconic round doors, part of Auckland's guided tour.
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with lush landscapes.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush greenery and Waitomo Caves entrance, New Zealand tour from Auckland.
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, part of Rotorua tour including Te Puia geothermal park.
Interior of the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
Beer served at in Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, part of Rotorua tour including Te Puia geothermal park.
Tour group observing geothermal activity at Te Puia in Rotorua during a guided tour from Auckland
Family walking along a boardwalk amid geothermal steam at Te Puia in Rotorua during a Hobbiton and Rotorua tour from Auckland
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, part of Auckland's Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Te Puia.
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, part of Auckland's Hobbiton & Rotorua Tour with Te Puia.
Maori warriors performing a traditional haka with intense expressions and ceremonial tattoos at Te Puia in Rotorua, part of a cultural experience on a tour from Auckland
Visitor participating in a traditional Maori hongi greeting with a local guide at Te Puia in Rotorua
New
Guided Tours

From Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua, & Te Puia Guided Tour

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
13 hours
5 more
  • Explore two of New Zealand’s best sites in one tour: the Hobbiton film set and the geothermal and Māori cultural treasures of Te Puia.

  • Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Hobbiton film set, with behind-the-scenes stories and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

  • Visit Te Puia to see the famous Pohutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools and the National School of Māori Arts where you’ll see traditional carving and weaving.

  • This tour offers great flexibility, with return transfers from Auckland and the comfort of a small group with personalized attention.

  • Did you know? Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser is the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting up to 20 times a day!

More details

  • Explore two of New Zealand’s best sites in one tour: the Hobbiton film set and the geothermal and Māori cultural treasures of Te Puia.

  • Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Hobbiton film set, with behind-the-scenes stories and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

  • Visit Te Puia to see the famous Pohutu Geyser, bubbling mud pools and the National School of Māori Arts where you’ll see traditional carving and weaving.

  • This tour offers great flexibility, with return transfers from Auckland and the comfort of a small group with personalized attention.

  • Did you know? Te Puia’s Pohutu Geyser is the largest active geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, erupting up to 20 times a day!

from
NZ$399
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, Rotorua geothermal steam, Wai-O-Tapu colorful hot springs.
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland with lush landscapes.
Hobbiton movie set with lush green hills, part of Rotorua & Wai-O-Tapu tour from Auckland.
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland-1
Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery and stone bridge in Auckland, New Zealand.
Beer served at in Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set
Waitomo Caves stalactites, Rotorua geothermal activity, Te Puia cultural site, small group tour from Auckland.
Rotorua geothermal landscape with steaming vents and bubbling mud pools, small group tour from Auckland.
Skyline view of Rotorua with Te Puia geothermal park, featuring steaming geysers and lush greenery.
Hobbiton movie set with lush greenery, Champagne Lake's vibrant colors, Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu geothermal features.
Bubbling mud pool at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near Rotorua
New
Guided Tours

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set, Wai-O-Tapu, & Rotorua Guided Tour

Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
13 hours
4 more
  • Set out on this day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu, and Rotorua in the company of an expert tour guide in a comfortable minibus.
  • Marvel at the trinkets adorning the wall of a hobbit home and savor a refreshing cold beverage at the Green Dragon Inn - on the house
  • Marvel at the vibrant neon green Devil’s Bath at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s active and colorful geothermal attractions.
  • Drive through the iconic city highlights of Rotorua, passing the dark green-yellow Rotorua Lake and the Spanish-style Blue Baths in Government Gardens.
  • Did you know? The aged appearance of the garden fences in Hobbiton is created by harvesting real mold from a yogurt mix and gluing it over them.

More details

  • Set out on this day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Wai-O-Tapu, and Rotorua in the company of an expert tour guide in a comfortable minibus.
  • Marvel at the trinkets adorning the wall of a hobbit home and savor a refreshing cold beverage at the Green Dragon Inn - on the house
  • Marvel at the vibrant neon green Devil’s Bath at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, one of New Zealand’s active and colorful geothermal attractions.
  • Drive through the iconic city highlights of Rotorua, passing the dark green-yellow Rotorua Lake and the Spanish-style Blue Baths in Government Gardens.
  • Did you know? The aged appearance of the garden fences in Hobbiton is created by harvesting real mold from a yogurt mix and gluing it over them.
from
NZ$399
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland, featuring iconic Hobbit holes and lush landscapes.
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland featuring iconic hobbit holes and lush landscapes.
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland with lush green hills and iconic Hobbit holes.
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland with lush green hills and iconic Hobbit holes.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush green hills and iconic Hobbit holes, Auckland to Hobbiton tour.
Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland featuring iconic hobbit holes and lush green landscape.
New
Private Tours

Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set Private Tour

Free Cancellation
Flexible duration
Mobile Ticket
4 more
  • Experience the enchanting world of Tolkien in a personalized, intimate setting with this private guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set.
  • Travel in style and comfort in a luxury Mercedes vehicle to and from Auckland, all while enjoying the lush greenery of Waikato with an expert guide. 
  • Wander into a hobbit hole with cute furnishings, walk over the double-arched bridge, and enjoy a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn. 
  • Upgrade your experience to visit the Waitomo Caves and see the bioluminescent glowworms light up the 30-million-year-old caves.
  • Did you know? The lush gardens and vegetation in Hobbiton are real and maintained by full-time gardeners all year round.

More details

  • Experience the enchanting world of Tolkien in a personalized, intimate setting with this private guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set.
  • Travel in style and comfort in a luxury Mercedes vehicle to and from Auckland, all while enjoying the lush greenery of Waikato with an expert guide. 
  • Wander into a hobbit hole with cute furnishings, walk over the double-arched bridge, and enjoy a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn. 
  • Upgrade your experience to visit the Waitomo Caves and see the bioluminescent glowworms light up the 30-million-year-old caves.
  • Did you know? The lush gardens and vegetation in Hobbiton are real and maintained by full-time gardeners all year round.
from
NZ$1,738

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