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The 15 Best Hobbiton Tours from Auckland, Compared

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Hobbiton is a working sheep farm outside Matamata with forty-four hobbit holes cut into the hillside, and nearly everyone who visits leaves Auckland to get there. Below are the 15 best ways to do it: which run direct and which fold in Waitomo, what the included lunch is actually worth, and how early the coach really leaves.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - What the 150-minute tour actually feels like

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Matamata. Walk the 12-acre Shire, explore Hobbit holes, and enjoy a Green Dragon Inn drink. 150 mins.

“James was our guide and we genuinely struck gold with him - he was funny, extremely knowledgeable and a great paparazzi! This experience was completely worth the money and as a lifetime fan has been one of the best sights we’ve visited in NZ! Thank you James (007) From the Sisters of the Shire”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Lunch That Bridges Movie Magic and Underground Adventure

2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Top rated

Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo in one guided day with hotel pickup, lunch, and a boat ride under thousands of glowworms.

“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - Downtown Auckland Pickup and the Drive Past Waikato Highlights

3.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Hobbiton and Waitomo in one Auckland day trip, with a small group, skip-the-crowds Hobbit tour, glowworm boat ride, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.

“Nelson was a great host and professional who looked after us exceptionally well . His knowledge and engagement was very good . Hobiton and caves did not disappoint in fact undersold from advert . Lunch and stop offs all very good . A great day out”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - The Hobbiton Walking Tour: Skip the Chaos and See It the Set Way

4.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Auckland to Hobbiton by coach for a guided walking tour, skip-the-line entry, Green Dragon drink, and Hobbit-style buffet lunch.

“Amazing day. Amazing people. Scale of the place is unreal and attention to detail is just mind blowing. Loved it and can’t wait to watch the films again!”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set tour: what the timing and structure really mean

5.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · from $183

Small group Hobbiton Movie Set day tour from Auckland with pickup, guided 12-acre set visit, Green Dragon Inn drink, and Waikato drive.

“Just the best day, made so much easier by Cheeky Kiwi and Cam. As soon as I knew I was coming to New Zealand, Hobbiton was top of my list - I was so excited to get to see and experience it all - and to see all the beautiful rolling hills Read more”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - 6am Auckland Pickup and the Waikato Drive That Sets the Tone

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - The Picnic Lunch and Green Dragon Inn Drink Break

7.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

12-hour Auckland day trip: Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride, Hobbiton movie set photos, lunch, and a Green Dragon Inn drink.

“I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment with the service we received. We paid a maximum price and received minimal service – if any at all. We arrived at the pickup location only two minutes late, and despite this, the Read more”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - Premium coach comfort, pick-up point, and Wi-Fi reality check

8.From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Premium Auckland day trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and Wi-Fi coach.

“This tour was very fun! Our bus driver Rachel was very informative and made the drive go by fast. The glowworm caves were very cool to see and our host Cody was great! Hobiton was the star of the show! Such a cool tour and our guide Keith was great there! Overall a great tour and would highly recommend!”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Hobbiton Movie Set: guided set walk plus the Green Dragon stop

9.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves, with lunch and Green Dragon Inn drink included for $226.

“The trip was wonderful! Visiting Hobbiton was a dream come true! Our guide Trent shared some interesting facts about the areas we passed on the way and about New Zealand's history. The Glowworm Caves are one-of-a-kind place to see, a true nature's wonder. The lunch was delicious. This trip was definitely a highlight of my stay in Auckland.”

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - From Auckland City Center to Hobbiton: Comfort for a Long Morning

10.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Small group tour from Auckland combining Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with official tours, guided stops, and tickets included.

“Great experience for a big LOTR fan. Hobbiton was lovely and the glowworms were great. My husband was having a little problem with jet lag / motion sickness and the tour guide, John, was very helpful.”

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From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers - The official guided tour: why you cannot do Hobbiton like a museum

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch - Entering Hobbiton Movie Set, Bag End and the 44 Hobbit Holes Walk

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip - Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire’s Rest sets the tone

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour - Pickup in Auckland, then the Waikato countryside road-trip feel

14.Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 458 reviews · 9 - 13 hours · from $256

Auckland day tour to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu. Guided LOTR set walk, geothermal colors, city sights, and snacks.

“We really enjoyed the visit to Hobbiton. We would have liked more time at the gift shop and the Green Dragon Inn. Alfredo, our guide, was excellent! He was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the history and facts about the areas we visited. And on our return trip, he took us to see sites along the way home. It was great fun! Had a very enjoyable day.”

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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland - Pickup, the 6:00 am start, and why the coach time matters

15.Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · from $266

Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu. Guided set walk, Green Dragon drink, geothermal wonders.

“I didn't know we as 3 adults would like the Hobiton experience as much as we did. The countryside through the entire trip was beautiful. Our hike around Rotorua made it a day to remeber.”

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