Guided Tours

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

A callout to film buffs to sign up for a day trip to Hobbiton with a banquet lunch, a taste of some Middle Earth magic right here in Waitomo.

Highlights

Transport yourself into the heart of Tolkien’s Middle Earth with this guided day trip to the Hobbiton movie set and a hobbit-inspired hearty banquet lunch.
Make stops at the intricate hobbit homes filled with colorful flowers, vibrant doors, hobbit-sized clothes and lush vegetable gardens.
Listen to your guide give you behind-the-scenes trivia and juicy tidbits about the set as you stroll past the Mill on the Double Arched bridge.
Indulge in a delicious spread of slow roasted beef rump, marinated chicken, baked apple crumble, and more at a Hobbit-style banquet lunch at the Party Marquee.
Did you know? The set was named after the mountain behind the movie set, Mount Hobbit.

Inclusions

Full-day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
English-speaking tour guide
Guided tour of Hobbiton movie set
Hobbiton banquet lunch here
Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
AC minibus

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 2 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

The famed Shire right here in Waikato

There is no perfect way to experience the iconic Middle Earth right here other than a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, complete with a hearty banquet lunch. Start your journey from Auckland, enjoying New Zealand’s lush countryside and rivers before reaching the set. Once you reach there, you will hop on a bus that will take you to the set, all while enjoying the rolling hills and the Kaimai range in the background. Once there, your tour guide will take you through the set, making stops at famous landmarks like Bag End, home to the iconic duo Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the Party Tree at the center of the set, and the Mill on the rustic Double Arched Bridge. Listen to your knowledgeable guide offer behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about the set’s creation and the films' impact, enhancing your experience further.

Partake in a Shire-style banquet lunch

Stop for a complimentary ginger beer, cider, or ale from the Southfarthington Range at the hobbit-inspired Green Dragon Inn before heading off to the banquet lunch at the Party Marquee. Here, you will get to indulge in hobbit-inspired dishes such as slow-rosted beef rump, mint lamb casserole, Hobbit slaw, roasted vegetables, and seasonal fruit salad before heading back to Auckland.

Know before you go

What to bring

Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?
Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind that chilly bins, boxes and bags carrying food and frozen goods, liquids/creams not carried in watertight containers, flammable liquids, explosives, hazardous substances, solvents, fuel, batteries (unless used in portable consumer electronic devices), weapons, illegal drugs or substances are not allowed on this experience.
Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed on this experience.
Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Your guide dogs are welcome on the bus.

Additional Information

Facilities: Free Wi-Fi and toilets.
Children below 14 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.
Each guest is limited to one carry-on item with dimensions not exceeding 20 cm high x 28cm deep with a maximum length of 400mm. The maximum weight is 5kg.
Non-English speaking customers and guests with hearing difficulties can download the Hobbiton™ Tour Companion App to complement the guided tour. The app offers tour information in 15 languages. It is recommended to download the app prior to the tour departure using a Wi-Fi network.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.