Overview
Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes.
Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot row!
Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!
Please note: This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
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What's included
Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
Local Experienced Tour Guide
Includes a Drink Inside The Famous Green Dragon Inn
In-vehicle air conditioning
NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off (selected hotels only)
Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Hotel pickups commence prior to 7am, you must contact Bush and Beach to verify your exact pick up time.
- comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the walk around the set.
- Please call to reconfirm 24 hours prior to the tours departure if you have not already confirmed your hotel specific pick up time with us.
What to expect
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Hobbiton Movie Set
3 hours
This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton movie set. The day includes a fully guided tour of the set as seen in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy and we also include a sumptuous lunchtime feast in the Party Marquee.
Our experienced guides look after you all day from pick up to drop off at your Auckland City Accommodation. They include a full commentary on the way with insights into the areas you are travelling through and background to the movie set you are visiting
*The tour at Hobbiton is with a larger group for the tour on set. The tour is 2 hours followed by time in the Green Dragon Inn & then buffet lunch at the Party Marquee -
20 min
At Hobbiton we will take you down to the set itself and have one of the specialist Hobbiton guides take you on a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get the chance to have a photo in the doorway of a Hobbit house, see the Party Tree and stand by the gate to Bilbo’s house ‘Bag End’ overlooking the whole set to the hills in the distance. Before your feast in the Party Marquee (which is included in the price) you cross the bridge by the mill to go into the Green Dragon Inn where you can enjoy a complimentary ale, cider or ginger beer.
You then return to Auckland (2 hours journey with a toilet stop)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Can I cancel Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
- Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
- Local Experienced Tour Guide
- Includes a Drink Inside The Famous Green Dragon Inn
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off (selected hotels only)
What's not included?
- Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Bush and Beach
