Overview
Fully guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Highlights:
• Hobbiton & 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, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibusses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
Entry ticket & fully guided tour - Hobbiton Movie Set (unless you booked the Transport Only option)
Water available & snacks provided
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch (opportunities to purchase at own expense)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pickup time - 9:50AM
If you have not yet booked a hotel then please select SkyCIty Hotel as your pickup location. You can update this once your hotel is booked by contacting us or amending your pickup directly through Viator.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel Pick ups start 20 mins before the tour time. Please check your pick up time in tour information to ensure you do not miss your pickup. You will be picked up in a minibus with Cheeky Kiwi Travel sign-writing on it.
Sky City Hotel 05:50 AM /09:50 AM
Pullman 05:45 AM / 09:45 AM
Movenpick (closest to port) 05:40 AM / 09:40 AM
Four Points by Sheraton 05:50 AM / 09:50 AM
Grand Millennium 6 AM / 10 AM
Crowne Plaza 05:50 AM /09:50 AM
Cordis Hotel 6 AM / 10 AM
What to expect
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Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
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Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
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Hobbiton Movie Set
2 hours
Arriving at ‘Hobbiton’ you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses for a two & a half hour fully guided tour of this amazing 12 acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit. During your tour step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies, and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.
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Auckland
5 min
Sadly we must start to head north again but your day is not over with a fully guided return trip to Auckland including surprise stops. Depending on weather and timing our guides love doing other surprise stops. Maybe a scenic stop near a lake or the chance to try New Zealand ice creams, we love introducing you to local wildlife and animals. You will have to jump on the tour to see where you go!
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
- Children under 14 needs to be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
Can I cancel Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland 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?
Pickup time - 9:50AM If you have not yet booked a hotel then please select SkyCIty Hotel as your pickup location. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
- Entry ticket & fully guided tour - Hobbiton Movie Set (unless you booked the Transport Only option)
- Water available & snacks provided
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lunch (opportunities to purchase at own expense)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Auckland Central, Waikato Region, Hobbiton Movie Set.
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 Cheeky Kiwi Travel
