Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

New Zealand has become synonymous with the Middle-earth of JRR Tolkien’s famous books since the release of the blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy, directed by New Zealander Sir Peter Jackson. All around the country are scenic spots that were transformed into sets for the three movies and the subsequent Hobbit sequels.

Tucked away on picturesque private farmland near the small town of Matamata in the North Island, the Hobbiton Movie Set is the most famous of these Lord of the Rings filming locations. Today you can still visit the private farm where ‘The Shire’ was created and see where the movie magic was made. During the guided Hobbiton tours you’ll see the famous Hobbit holes, along with the Mill and The Green Dragon and other sights you’ll recognise from the films. Read about the history of Hobbiton.

Hobbiton Movie Set tours depart daily from Auckland and Rotorua, with options to include Waitomo Caves and Rotorua sightseeing.

11 Day Tours to experience

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From Auckland

Hobbiton Day Tour (Auckland to Rotorua)

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set with lunch at the Green Dragon Inn

8 hours
Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
Full day tour that operates daily

from $239 NZD

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From Auckland

Hobbiton & Te Puia Experience (Auckland to Rotorua)

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, taking in the Hobbiton Movie Set and unique Māori culture at Te Puia

10 hours
Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
Te Puia guided tour

from $299 NZD

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From Rotorua

Hobbiton & Waitomo Experience (Rotorua to Aukland)

Travel from Rotorua to Auckland, taking in the Hobbiton Movie Set and the amazing Waitomo Caves.

11 hours 15 minutes
Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
Waitomo Caves guided tour

from $359 NZD

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From Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Experience from Auckland

Visit the home of hobbits and glowworms on a magical full day tour from Auckland.

11 hours
Full Day Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
Includes lunch
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour

from $346 NZD

From Rotorua

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour From Rotorua

Travel from Rotorua across mountain ranges to the Hobbiton Movie Set and see locations from the epic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films.

6 hours 30 minutes
See Hobbiton, and Lunch at the Green Dragon Inn
Easy Cancellation and Refund

from $179 NZD

MUST-SEE

From Rotorua

Hobbiton & Te Puia Day Tour from Rotorua

Return journey from Rotorua, taking in the Hobbiton Movie Set and unique Māori culture at Te Puia

8 hours 30 minutes
Hobbiton guided tour and lunch
Te Puia guided tour

from $299 NZD

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From Rotorua

Rotorua Sights + Hobbiton Day Tour to Auckland

Get up close to Māori culture and New Zealand's natural wonders, then take a journey into Middle-earth all in one day!

12 hours 45 minutes
Full Day Tour
Māori Culture & Geothermal Activity
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

from $321 NZD

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From Rotorua

Rotorua Sights and Hobbiton Movie Set

See what makes Rotorua famous: Māori culture, geothermal activity, native animals, and rural life – then escape the real world for a trip to magical Hobbiton.