Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance as our tours do sell out. You can make a reservation online by clicking here. Alternatively you can make a reservation by calling us on (07) 888-1505 or by contacting us here.

Please note, all of our tours are subject to availability at the time of booking. 

Amending a booking

If your travel plans change and you need to amend the date or time of your booking you can do this by contacting our Reservations team via phone on 07 888 1505 or by contacting us here. Once we receive your amendment request we will do our best to amend your booking.

Please note, all of our tours are subject to availability.

Cancelling a booking

If you wish to cancel your booking, you may do so by using the above contact details or replying directly to your booking confirmation that was emailed to you when you made your booking. Click here for our cancellation policy.

If you are going to be late for your tour, we recommend you call us as soon as you are able to so we can discuss options with you. If you are unable to call us and arrive late, we will do our best to put you on the next available tour. Please note that if we are extremely busy, the next available tour may not be on the same day.

There is no difference in the tour itself.

If you are self-driving we suggest choosing The Shires Rest^TM  (501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata) as there are no off-set transfers included. We offer free parking for the duration of the tour with spaces to suit campervans.

The Matamata i-SITE (45 Broadway, Matamata) and Rotorua Hobbiton Shop tours (1235 Fenton Street, Rotorua) are for those who need to transport to and from our direction location at The Shire's Rest. 

For options from other cities such as Auckland or Tauranga click here to visit our Transfers page.

Yes, we operate in all weather conditions. Umbrellas are provided in the event of rain and we highly recommend you dress appropriately for the weather, with enclosed footwear.

In the event of extreme weather conditions we reserve the right to make alternative tour arrangements for you.

To ensure all our guests have the complete experience the only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a fully guided walking tour.

While our Movie Set is not very wheelchair friendly, we do have options available for those who may not be able to complete the walking tour. 

Please contact one of our Reservations team to discuss your needs. 

The flying of drones is not permitted on or around the Movie Set as the property owner does not allow it.

Any out-of-hours drone use for promotional purposes is at the discretion of the property owner and must be pre-approved by the Hobbiton Movie Set Marketing Department.

Filming at Hobbiton Movie Set has finished and tours running as normal.

Visit our Getting Here page to view a map with driving routes from Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupo and Tauranga. You can also view a list here with transfer options from Auckland, Tauranga, and Hamilton. 

Yes, we have ample free parking at The Shire’s Rest available for customers, including space for camper vans and large vehicles.