Please be aware that there is some maintenance taking place on the Movie Set over your selected dates. This work will continue from 1 June – 30 September 2025. During this time, the main tour route will be unaffected however some contractors, maintenance and construction equipment will be working on site in the gardens and rear of the Party Field during your experience. Bag End, Bagshot Row and The Green Dragon Inn will not be affected.
Bush and Beach
Choose Bush and Beach for an easy day trip from Auckland. Let Bush and Beach pick you up from your hotel and take you on a magical journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a fascinating guided tour followed by lunch. They even include a gift voucher to use in the Hobbiton shop! Bush and Beach specialise in informative small group tours, have been operating for over 30 years and are the longest-running eco tour company in New Zealand. If you are interested in the people who make the beer for the Green Dragon then you could always join their Hobbiton and Hops tour which visits the Good George Brewery after the Hobbiton tour.
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GreatSights
GreatSights New Zealand operates a range of premium daily sightseeing tours to Hobbiton on board five-star coaches with free WiFi and expert driver commentary. Tours include complimentary hotel pick-ups and depart from Auckland and Rotorua, offering one-way and return options. Enjoy a buffet lunch fit for the hungriest of hobbits after your tour. Choose to include a visit to Waitomo Caves or top Rotorua sights.
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Auckland Scenic Tours
Following your pick up from your Downtown Auckland CBD accommodation, our magical and enchanting tour takes place over 8 hours and with full commentary and the insight of our highly knowledgeable local tour guide, it truly will be a day to remember. Auckland Scenic Tours have been taking thousands of guests annually to Hobbiton for many, many years and we work closely with the team at Hobbiton to ensure that every one of our guests has a magical and enchanting experience.
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Auckland and Beyond Tours
Auckland & Beyond Tours offers Private Luxury Tours & Daily Small Group Tours from Auckland. The Luxurious Mercedes Fleet offers a comfortable and smooth ride so you can relax and enjoy the amazing beauty of New Zealand’s scenic roads on the way to the Hobbiton Movie Set.
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Cheeky Kiwi Tours
Cheeky Kiwi Travel run daily, fully guided small group tours from Auckland to Hobbiton, return or one way, with hotel pick ups and drop offs. Their modern mini buses are specially built to enhance your tour experience including drop down screens, USB charging ports and wifi access in all vehicles. There are so many little things that make touring with Cheeky Kiwi Travel unique and memorable including knowledgeable guides, secret stops, surprise wildlife viewings, and complimentary water and snacks. With Cheeky Kiwi it's just as much about the journey as the amazing destination!
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FlexiToursNZ
Specialists in Hobbiton plus tours. FlexiToursNZ have packages for those who want to see as much as possible in a short time. FlexiToursNZ offer transfers for Hobbiton Movie Set's Evening Banquet Tour, special events, and have 1 Day tours including Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. 2-3 day tours are also available.
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InterCity
InterCity operates multiple daily bus services between Hamilton and Matamata, arriving outside the i-SITE so you can check in for your tour.
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TIME Unlimited Tours
New Zealand’s most internationally-acclaimed tour operator with so far 3 global tourism awards to their name, TIME Unlimited Tours incorporate Hobbiton Movie Set into many of their tours. These include Private Tours from Auckland to Hobbiton, incorporating many other sights into a private day or multi-day tour, as well as a variety of Private One-Way Tours starting or finishing in Auckland, Rotorua or other locations.
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Shore Trips and Tours
Departing Tauranga, first cross the harbour bridge, which offers great views of The Mount, the volcanic core 232m high which marks the entrance to the harbour of Tauranga. Then climb up to over 1000 feet to cross the Kaimai mountain range which divides the Bay of Plenty coastal region from the Waikato region, the main dairy farming area of New Zealand.
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Zealandier Tours
Visit Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua with Zealandier Tours. Zealandier Tours offer the best Rotorua and Hobbiton Tours as shore excursions from Port of Tauranga .
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Helicorp
Helicorp are based in the Waikato, close to Hobbiton Movie Set, and operate throughout the North Island – offering scenic flights and transfers to visitors looking to travel in style and comfort. They have some very special scenic flight options incorporating Hobbiton Movie Set, or can develop a flight itinerary with specific needs and locations in mind.
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