Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Explore the Shire from Auckland

Embark on a small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ‘the Shire’. Explore the movie set, pose in front of hobbit holes, visit iconic locations, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Green Dragon Inn. A must-do for The Lord of the Rings fans!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - The tour begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Auckland Central, traveling in one of our comfortable Mercedes Sprinters.
  • Waikato Region - A friendly, knowledgeable guide will provide a full commentary en route to Hobbiton, sharing insights about the stunning farmland and the movie set you will visit. There is a…
What's Included
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
  • Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
  • A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • Knowledgeable local driver guide
  • Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Additional Information

Step into the enchanting realm of ‘the Shire’ with this intimate movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. Discover the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and capture memorable photos in front of hobbit holes.
Visit iconic spots like the party tree and Green Dragon Inn, and snap a picture outside Bilbo Baggins’ house gate. Delve into a…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katie_r
Nov 7, 2025
I’d been waiting a very... - I’d been waiting a very long time to come and see hobbiton and it was everything and more. The guide was very good and gave information that I didn’t already know and the driver down to hobbiton was brilliant also - Ian was very informative and an all round good guy! Putting that all together it was a great day!
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Sarahpv7347uv
Nov 2, 2025
10/10 Would do it again! - I had the absolute pleasure of having Damien as my tour guide on the Hobbiton Express Tour from Auckland. From the moment I boarded the bus, Damien made everyone feel like family, he took the time to get to know each and every one of us. Not only did we gain incredible insight into all things Hobbiton and The Lord of the Rings, but we also enjoyed a fascinating lesson in New Zealand’s history. He had the entire bus hanging on his every word! Our guide at Hobbiton, Collin, was equally fantastic, informative, engaging, and full of fun energy that made the experience even more memorable. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. It was such an amazing experience that I’d happily do it all over again!
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Sallylx2709vv
Oct 27, 2025
A Second Time Visitor - This is the second time we have booked this tour to go to Hobbiton. The first visit was in December of 2023 and included just myself and my husband. This time we went with our daughter. While the tour of the actual site is conducted by a separate group at Hobbiton itself, Bush and Beach transported us from the doorstep of our AirBnB to Hobbiton and back again. The tour operator was entertaining and informative during the ride there and back and even took to a few fun stops along the way. I would definitely recommend getting the marquee lunch. The food is really quite excellent (and the desserts amazing!). Compared to the first visit about 18 months earlier, this visit felt more rushed, but that had little to do with Bush and Beach - it was mostly time onsite that felt short. Nevertheless, this is definitely a "must do" for even casual fans of either The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings.
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Brent_s
Oct 24, 2025
Super great company and... - Super great company and our guide was amazing. Tried a few companies on our trip and bush and beach were by far the best.
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Ellen_v
Oct 23, 2025
Great day at Hobiton - The trip was very timely and drivers and guides very helpful. Rest stops both ways from Auckland were helpful. Hobiton itself was even better than I expected and a great day all around!
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Lori_m
Oct 16, 2025
Wonderful trip to Hobbiton. - You will fall in love with Hobbiton! The details in creating Hobbiton is amazing. Our guide Damien was so informative on New Zealand, the Māori culture, and of course Hobbiton. The farmland is breathtaking.
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275kirstyl
Sep 20, 2025
Perfect day out - This was a perfect day out. Our driver (Kelly I think) was super - so knowledgable of NZ and shared lots of info on the drive up with I loved, and then the Hobbiton tour itself? I adored every second. It's been on my bucket list since forever, and it lived up to every expectation. The tour guide was great, the set was phenomenal, and the lunch after was lovely. I highly recommend this tour!
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Eakcats
Sep 7, 2025
Perfect experience - From the pickup to drop off at my hotel, my experience with Bush and Beach’s small group tour to Hobbiton was a delight. Damien took such good care of our group, and in many ways he was more informative than our actual guide at Hobbiton. In addition to all of the extra information about Hobbiton, the Alexanders and Peter Jackson, Damien shared a great deal of information with us about New Zealand history, culture, values and environment. I recommend selecting Bush and Beach for your tour to Hobbiton without reservation and hope that you are lucky enough to have Damien as your driver for the informative and beautiful drive there and back.
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Karen_l
Oct 19, 2025
It is a great trip... - It is a great trip It was a great trip. I like the idea of the drive having a mic so those in the back can hear what she is saying. Ok #################################################################
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Michelle_s
Oct 18, 2025
Trip was cut short. - Damian is very knowledgeable but trip was cut short due to other people in the tour group wanted to go back early. We waited a year and spent the money for airfare and tour just to see Hobbiton. We did not get to see the front door. It is very disappointing. This is the whole reason for our trip. We paid for our share of the tour too!!! 😭
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).