Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
by Bush and Beach
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$790Overview
This small-group tour lasts about nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in central Auckland. Travelers board a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter with air conditioning and a local driver guide who provides commentary about the farmland scenery and the movie background during the drive to Hobbiton. On the way, there is a short stop at a local café where guests can purchase snacks or coffee. Upon arrival at Hobbiton, guests join a larger guided walking tour around the movie set, which features 44 hobbit holes. The tour includes a visit inside a Hobbit home on Bagshot Row, where visitors can see details such as a hobbit-sized bed and dining table. The group stops at the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house, which overlooks the Party Tree and the surrounding set stretching to the hills. The walking tour lasts about two hours. Afterward, guests cross the bridge near the mill to the Green Dragon Inn, where they receive a complimentary drink of ale, cider, or ginger beer. Following the drink, lunch is served as a buffet in the Party Marquee next to the inn. Each guest receives a ten-dollar voucher to spend in the Hobbiton gift shop before the return drive to Auckland. The return journey takes about two hours and includes a toilet stop. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is limited to 13 to 15 people for transport, joining a larger group at Hobbiton. Guests should advise any dietary requirements when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour begins with pickup from central Auckland accommodations using comfortable Mercedes Sprinter vehicles.
Waikato Region
During the drive to Hobbiton, the guide provides commentary about the surrounding farmland and the movie set. There is a brief stop at a local café for guests to purchase coffee or baked goods.
Hobbiton Movie Set
At Hobbiton, join a specialist guide on a walking tour around 44 hobbit holes. Visit the gate to Bilbo’s house, Bag End, and the Party Tree. The tour also includes going inside a Hobbit home on Bagshot Row to see the interior details like a hobbit-sized bed and dining area. The walking tour lasts two hours and is conducted with a larger group.
180 min
Green Dragon Inn and Party Marquee
After the walking tour, cross the bridge near the mill to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer. Then have a buffet lunch in the themed Party Marquee adjacent to the inn. Guests receive a $10 souvenir voucher for the Hobbiton gift shop. The return trip to Auckland takes about two hours and includes a toilet stop.
20 min
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
End point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
by Bush and Beach
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$790Overview
This small-group tour lasts about nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in central Auckland. Travelers board a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter with air conditioning and a local driver guide who provides commentary about the farmland scenery and the movie background during the drive to Hobbiton. On the way, there is a short stop at a local café where guests can purchase snacks or coffee. Upon arrival at Hobbiton, guests join a larger guided walking tour around the movie set, which features 44 hobbit holes. The tour includes a visit inside a Hobbit home on Bagshot Row, where visitors can see details such as a hobbit-sized bed and dining table. The group stops at the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house, which overlooks the Party Tree and the surrounding set stretching to the hills. The walking tour lasts about two hours. Afterward, guests cross the bridge near the mill to the Green Dragon Inn, where they receive a complimentary drink of ale, cider, or ginger beer. Following the drink, lunch is served as a buffet in the Party Marquee next to the inn. Each guest receives a ten-dollar voucher to spend in the Hobbiton gift shop before the return drive to Auckland. The return journey takes about two hours and includes a toilet stop. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is limited to 13 to 15 people for transport, joining a larger group at Hobbiton. Guests should advise any dietary requirements when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour begins with pickup from central Auckland accommodations using comfortable Mercedes Sprinter vehicles.
Waikato Region
During the drive to Hobbiton, the guide provides commentary about the surrounding farmland and the movie set. There is a brief stop at a local café for guests to purchase coffee or baked goods.
Hobbiton Movie Set
At Hobbiton, join a specialist guide on a walking tour around 44 hobbit holes. Visit the gate to Bilbo’s house, Bag End, and the Party Tree. The tour also includes going inside a Hobbit home on Bagshot Row to see the interior details like a hobbit-sized bed and dining area. The walking tour lasts two hours and is conducted with a larger group.
180 min
Green Dragon Inn and Party Marquee
After the walking tour, cross the bridge near the mill to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer. Then have a buffet lunch in the themed Party Marquee adjacent to the inn. Guests receive a $10 souvenir voucher for the Hobbiton gift shop. The return trip to Auckland takes about two hours and includes a toilet stop.
20 min
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
End point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.