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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

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Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
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Day trip

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

Activity provider:Cheeky Kiwi Travel
4.8  / 5
112 reviews
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From $168.80 per person

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Hobbiton Movie Set full day return trip tour from Auckland. See one of New Zealand's most famous attractions, the magical Hobbiton Movie Set on this fully guided small group tour. Famous from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to your pickup time. Look out for the local partner's sign on the minivan. Auckland Airport (Butterfly Creek) must be requested and confirmed prior to departure for pickups from this point.

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover colorful Hobbit Holes and scenic gardens on a fully guided tour
  • Explore the 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set with an official Hobbiton Guide
  • Soak up the atmosphere at The Green Dragon Inn with a complimentary beverage
  • Take in the stunning scenery from Auckland to Hobbiton
  • Enjoy a coffee, ice cream, or bite to eat at the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest
Full description
Enjoy a day trip from Auckland to the world-famous and magical Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set in the heart of Middle Earth. Get picked from your hotel in a comfortable 16-seater mini-bus and driven through the stunning Waikato countryside (the most extensive farming area in the world) on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton. During the trip south, encounter stunning scenery, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains, and see several different farm animals along the way. After the drive, you will arrive at the Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire's Rest (the entrance to Hobbiton) where you can see thousands of sheep, grab a bite to eat, get your coffee fix, or enjoy an ice cream while your guide collects your tickets to the movie set. Next, you will board one of the big green Hobbiton buses to depart on a two-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 beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub "The Green Dragon Inn." After the tour, you will be guided back through the Alexander Family Sheep Farm for another stop at Shire's Rest for a spot of souvenir shopping and maybe a bite to eat before you begin your journey back to Auckland.
Includes
  • Fully guided small group return tour from Auckland (maximum 16 passengers)
  • Hotel pickups and drop-offs (specific central Auckland hotels only)
  • Entry and fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Complimentary beverage at the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • Alexander Family Sheep Farm & Shire's Rest
  • Refreshments and snacks whilst driving
  • On screen entertainment during the drive
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Child safety car seat (available to hire with 24 hrs notice for $50)
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Charged Smartphone

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  •  This tour involves a lot of walking
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 112 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
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Lauren – AustraliaNovember 29, 2023 – Verified booking
Well worth the trip. Hobbiton was my motivation for visiting Auckland, and I'm glad I booked with Cheeky Kiwi. Don, our driver, was wonderful and really made the trip - beautiful singing voice, very knowledgeable and informative, and friendly. Hobbiton was of course amazing. Highly recommend!
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Sneha – IndiaNovember 3, 2023 – Verified booking
It was pleasant and memorable. The coach was satisfactory and the driver kept interacting with all passengers throughout the trip sharing NZ specific information or getting to know customers. He also made an ice cream stop on the way back. The Hobbiton tour guide was professional and cooperative especially while helping take pictures I wish there was a bit more time for lunch right before Hobbition tour commenced and the short snack time was informed beforehand by the driver
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesOctober 24, 2023 – Verified booking
Grant, our driver/guide was welcoming and had a lot of background information to share along our ride from Auckland to Hobbiton. He also had the great advice of sitting on the right side of the Hobbiton bus in order to get great pics as we drove to the movie set in the green bus
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