Hobbiton Adventure: Explore Iconic Movie Set

Explore the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and Alexander Sheep Farm with passionate guides. Enjoy secret stops, wildlife viewings, and complimentary refreshments on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin your journey in New Zealand’s largest city. As the tour departs from the city, the guide will not only set the stage for your adventure but also highlight and guide you past some of the city’s top attractions.
  • Waikato Region - Leaving Auckland, the tour heads south through the breathtaking Waikato countryside, the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Fully guided small group tour
  • Live commentary on board
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Water available & snacks provided
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & Bagshot Row
• Alexander Family Sheep Farm
• Green Dragon Inn
• Waikato Farming Region
• Surprise Stops
While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups,…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roac
Jan 19, 2026
Fantastic tour. - Had a wonderful adventure to Hobbiton. Our tour guide Alessarndro was fantastic gave us alot knowledge about Auckland and surrounding areas. Very patient. Very kind. Even stopped off at a remarkable ice cream shop. A+ all around.
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Glen_g
Dec 14, 2025
Wow. This was a very long... - Wow. This was a very long day but completely worth the trek from Auckland. The drive lets you see a lot of beautiful countryside especially on the trip back Hobbiton? The visit was much better than we expected. Somehow, it didn’t feel touristy at all, just very well done, with friendly guides, beautiful scenery and good stories. Everything ran smoothly, but you didn’t feel processed and you didn’t even feel like there were many people around Highly recommended
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Richardbe5306yy
Nov 27, 2025
Hobbitton tour experience - Grant was amazing. He took great care of us, including keeping us safe, great information about the region and the tour, and really wonderful local tips. He was fun and very attentive. I highly recommend it.
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Terry_b
Nov 24, 2025
Great trip - Wonderful trip!!! Kim was great and she made the drive there and back so much fun! Wear comfy shoes!! A great experience and was so beautiful!
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Michelese5841hh
Nov 18, 2025
Hobbiton Day Trip - Great day out. Our guide Grant was excellent. Good commentary and very friendly. A beautiful drive even in the rain. Highly recommend.
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Lyndall_h
Sep 22, 2025
A highlight of our travels - Welle organised and run by Cheeky Kiwi, and great tour with excellent guide at Hobbiton. A fantastic day!
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W4me2fly
Sep 18, 2025
Great for “Lord of the Rings” Enthusiasts or Just for Fun - Cheeky Kiwi Travel certainly provided us a safe trip out to The Hobbiton movie set, by Nickey. This was an anticipated destination for my husband while we visited New Zealand. We very much enjoyed the countryside on our way to & back from the Hobbiton movie set, and the tour on site of the Alexander Farm was truly fun & enjoyed. It provided our first full day in Auckland with a lovely memory. If you’re looking for something a bit different… then take in this tour. The “Shire” is so cute and interesting!!!
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Arletinho
Jul 29, 2025
Amazing, even on a stormy day - Amazing trip! Even on a very rainy day our tour guide filled us with positive energy. Our guide gave us an overview into everyday life in New Zealand and how our trip was going to look like. The tour at Hobbiton which was operated by the local Hobbiton guide was great! He told us about small secrets of hobbit holes and all kinds of different ways the area was utilised during filming. Had a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon and also due to construction work happening at the site we got ''compensated'' with an amazing Green Dragon steins. This was very kind of them. On the way back we got even closer to our original driver who offered us some cassava chips and told us more about the history and legends of the local people. Also got to stop to try the famous New Zealand ice cream and try the Hokey Pokey flavour. Overall the tour was a 10/10 and would definitely reccomend it to every Middle-Earth fans like us.
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Discover47369953714
Mar 11, 2025
A MUST do excursion when visiting New Zealand - Honestly, it's a 10/10 trip! Simon our 'Cheeky Kiwi' was great, super friendly and knowledgeable about New Zealand. He was great at engaging with the tour group. Loved our chats about British telly, made the 2 hour bus journey fly passed. The Hobbiton film set tour was amazing, 2 1/2 hours and we loved every minute. Plenty of time to take pictures and embrace the Hobbit environment. Big thumbs up to our tour guide Mike, really knows his 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' facts, shows he loves his craft. The cafe was great, the pies are a must and we loved the drinks in the Green Dragon at the end.
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Sue
Sep 2, 2025
For Lord of the Rings/ Hobbit fans - Both of my Cheeky Kiwi guides(Aled and Ben) were A+. The Hobbiton experience just so-so for me. The drive from Auckland isn’t very visually interesting until 30 minutes out of Hobbiton. Aled did provide a lot of info about the history and towns we were passing, but one can’t make silk from a pig’s ear. The construction inside makes it difficult to get any panoramic photos at Hobbiton. It is cute and different, yet I’m not sure it’s a good use of time unless one is a total fan of the Lord of the Rings or the Hobbits or have young children.
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From $181
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).