Hobbiton Tour from Rotorua: Explore Movie Set and Enjoy Lunch

Embark on a scenic drive from Rotorua to Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore the iconic movie set, visit Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and more. Enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to Rotorua. Limited time offer until December 2023.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history.
    Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a…
What's Included
  • Pick up from selected hotels
  • Admission fees
  • Lunch
  • Live commentary on board
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Starting from Rotorua, your journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set begins with a scenic drive to Matamata. Along the way, your local driver guide will provide insightful commentary and share stories about the region’s history. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, discovering how this beautiful farmland was transformed into a…

Location
1167 Fenton Street
Fenton Street
Coach pick-up is located outside the Rotorua I-site visitor center
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janice_h
Feb 2, 2026
Amazing place! - Amazing place! The detail and setting are wonderful. We had a beautiful day walking through the Shire, a pint at the Green Dragon and best of all getting into the Hobbit home! Our bus driver was very knowledgeable and learned a lot about the area along the way. Also our guide at Hobbiton was wonderful. Knew the trees, area and the Shire. Great day! Highly recommend!
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Lorraine
Jan 28, 2026
Outstanding Excursion - Highly recommend this excursion! Our bus driver and excursion guide went over the top to make this excursion one of the best on our trip. You won’t be disappointed. The lunch was fabulous as well. If you’re a hobbit fan you won’t be disappointed!!
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Annette_s
Jan 26, 2026
Not happy - If leaving from Rotorua there are no parking facilities available. This was extremely inconvenient and when I asked the bus driver all I got was a snappy response, park anywhere you won’t get towed but you will get a ticket and I leave at 8.15am with or without you. If the company can’t provide parking don’t provide the service. There was a family who missed the bus because of the parking issues, the driver said just drive there yourself. I wish I had driven there and not used your company
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Steve_h
Jan 25, 2026
Hobbiton experience - A fantastic experience for hobbit and non hobbit book/film lovers. The guides were superb and the new(ish) hobbit houses were something else.
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Ludo
Jan 25, 2026
A Must Tour of Hobbiton - Great experience with wonderful insights from the guide. Especially enjoyed the tour of the insides of the cottages. Overall a very interesting tour with a beautiful set.
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Michellefg2303ve
Jan 23, 2026
Must do trip - Fabulous day bus driver was awesome tour guide was awesome
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Folu_f
Jan 18, 2026
A great experience of the... - A great experience of the LOTR set. Kirsten and Hannah were both funny and knowledgeable guides on the drive and on the tour. The buffet lunch was great as well.
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Lisa_l
Jan 18, 2026
Great experience - Great experience. Love seeing fruits and vegetables growing everywhere. The ducks were cute. Loved the experience. Your guide was great, funny and professional
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Marg_h
Jan 15, 2026
A worthwhile experience... - A worthwhile experience for any age. Our tour guide was awesome and the buffet lunch was delicious. Highly recommend
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Erik_s
Jan 15, 2026
Last minute tickets for 2 travelers - When all the tickets were sold out on the official website, this trip saved us with two tickets available 4 days away. Hobbiton was obviously fantastic, could not have been a more wholesome experience with a surprisingly top-notch lunch buffet. The tour driver (Nata) was absolutely hilarious, and somehow managed to talk and keep the bus entertained for almost the entire trip to and from Matamata. The ONLY thing I would suggest to change is turning up the AirCon in the bus. I and everyone around me was obviously hot. The bus driver was wearing a vest and beanie and somehow surviving....maybe this was all a back of the bus problem. Still did not detract from the experience. 5/5
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From $180
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).