Hobbiton Movie Set: Explore Middle Earth Magic

Discover Middle-earth on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland. Explore iconic film locations and enjoy insider stories.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Embark on your expedition from the largest city in New Zealand. Your journey begins bright and early as you depart Auckland and head towards the lush landscapes of the Waikato region. As we set out, your guide will kick off the day’s adventures, laying the groundwork for an enthralling exploration.
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What's Included
  • Admission to a fully guided experience of the Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle-earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, ideal for those looking for a shorter excursion without an early morning start.
Travel through the picturesque Waikato countryside on your way to Hobbiton, where lush green hills and pastures create the perfect backdrop for this cinematic experience….

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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Faraway634864
Jan 23, 2026
Magical Hobbiton - I had the one life time opportunity to do the Hobbiton tour, everything went so well starting with Wayne who tooks over there making our drive so full of information and kind to answer to all our questions and giving us tips. Wayne is a very experience guy he really gave us a taste of New Zealand before we reach the magical Hobbiton the tour is fantastic and we had the chance to experience all. It is a long drive but is totally worthy, I wish I could have had more time there.
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Alonna_d
Jan 22, 2026
Shocked By The Hobbit Garden - I went on the Magical Hobbiton: Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland. My cruise had to change our itinerary due to a Tropical Strom so we spent two days in Auckland. My Uncle suggested I see Lord of the Rings movie set. Eight (8) people took the tour and seven (7) were all from the same cruise ship. My Tour Driver was Wayne, from Expedigo Tours and Travels. Wayne was very nice and told us alot of information about New Zealand. In addition, Wayne answered all our questions. Wayne offered us water and snacks going to and from Hobbiton and he had phone chargers available for us. Going to Hobbiton, we took the motorway (highway) but on the way back we drove through cities and Wayne told us interesting facts about each city. When we returned to Auckland, Wayne gave us his recommendations on restaurants, bars, and places to see in Auckland. Wayne made the tour great! Hobbiton Set Tour: We got to Hobbiton around noon. Our tour started at 12:40pm. So we had time to shop in the gift shop, eat lunch from The Shire's Rest Cafe and use the bathroom. We boarded a Hobbiton bus and 41 of us were on the tour of Hobbiton. John was our tour guide for Hobbiton. I've seen all three Lord of the Rings movies however, I have not seen any Hobbit movies. Seeing all the Hobbit Houses and the interactive was really cool. I noticed fruits and vegetables growing around the Hobbit Houses and Hobbit Garden. John told us the food is giving to the employee for them to enjoy. I saw these items growing: tomatoes, strawberries, apples, pears, zucchini, squash, cabbage, onions, pumpkins, and so much more. I definitely enjoyed the tour and I will now watch the Hobbit movies.
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468heges
Jan 22, 2026
Fantastic day - Fantastic tour whit Wayne as a guide and driver. We are so happy for a magnificant day in Hobbiton
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Mzd999
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing day out - An amazing experience and a wonderful day. Hobbiton exceeded my expectations Our guide "Z" was informative and energetic Our driver was brilliant (Deane) and was very accommodating. I would highly recommend this experience
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Ramon_m
Jan 13, 2026
Smooth and Stress-Free Ride to Hobbiton - We had an amazing experience with Ali driving us to the Hobbiton Movie Set tour! From start to finish, Ali was punctual, friendly, and made the ride completely stress-free. The car was comfortable and clean, and Ali shared helpful tips and local insights along the way, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Ali’s professionalism and warm personality really set the tone for the day, and it felt like we were in very capable and caring hands the entire trip. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a reliable and pleasant way to get to Hobbiton.
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Sridhar_r
Jan 4, 2026
Friendly guide & great experience - Wayne was an amazing guide, and skilful driver. He kept us on time, and explained the tour very well.
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Catherine
Jan 3, 2026
An easy and stress-free way to see Hobbiton - We had a wonderful experience visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set with Expedigo Tours. From start to finish, everything was very smooth and easy. The booking process was straightforward, communication was clear, and the direct hotel pickup made the day completely stress-free. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, which really added to the experience. We had originally tried to book Hobbiton directly but it was sold out, so we were very happy to find this tour available. In the end, going through Expedigo turned out to be much easier. We would happily recommend Expedigo Tours to anyone looking for a well-organised and enjoyable way to visit Hobbiton.
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Vivi_k
Jan 3, 2026
New experience of Hobbiton - We enjoyed our trip to Hobbiton and see directly the houses and what’s inside. Happy with the service of Expedigo tour, very informative and communicative since beginning, our guide Aaron is a good host, comfortable car and everything
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S2436mjemmah
Jan 3, 2026
Fabulous day out with the family - once in a lifetime adventure - Thoroughly enjoyable day despite the weather Great service from beginning to end Would definitely recommend booking through Expedigo Thank you Jason
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Carolina_p
Jan 2, 2026
This was an amazing... - This was an amazing experience. The whole place is on point and the feeling is surreal. Definitely one for the books
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From $186
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).