Venture beyond the door: A major development project is underway on the movie set until December 2023. Learn more here.
Transfer & tour options from Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Choose Bush and Beach for an easy day trip from Auckland. Let Bush and Beach pick you up from your hotel and take you on a magical journey to the Hobbiton Movie Set for a fascinating guided tour followed by lunch. They even include a gift voucher to use in the Hobbiton shop! Bush and Beach specialise in informative small group tours, have been operating for over 30 years and are the longest-running eco tour company in New Zealand. If you are interested in the people who make the beer for the Green Dragon then you could always join their Hobbiton and Hops tour which visits the Good George Brewery after the Hobbiton tour.
Following your pick up from your Downtown Auckland CBD accommodation, our magical and enchanting tour takes place over 8 hours and with full commentary and the insight of our highly knowledgeable local tour guide, it truly will be a day to remember. Auckland Scenic Tours have been taking thousands of guests annually to Hobbiton for many, many years and we work closely with the team at Hobbiton to ensure that every one of our guests has a magical and enchanting experience.
Auckland & Beyond Tours offers Private Luxury Tours & Daily Small Group Tours from Auckland. The Luxurious Mercedes Fleet offers a comfortable and smooth ride so you can relax and enjoy the amazing beauty of New Zealand’s scenic roads on the way to the Hobbiton Movie Set.
New Zealand’s most internationally-acclaimed tour operator with so far 3 global tourism awards to their name, TIME Unlimited Tours incorporate Hobbiton Movie Set into many of their tours. These include Private Tours from Auckland to Hobbiton, incorporating many other sights into a private day or multi-day tour, as well as a variety of Private One-Way Tours starting or finishing in Auckland, Rotorua or other locations.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel run daily, fully guided small group tours from Auckland to Hobbiton, return or one way, with hotel pick ups and drop offs. Their modern mini buses are specially built to enhance your tour experience including drop down screens, USB charging ports and wifi access in all vehicles. There are so many little things that make touring with Cheeky Kiwi Travel unique and memorable including knowledgeable guides, secret stops, surprise wildlife viewings, and complimentary water and snacks. With Cheeky Kiwi it's just as much about the journey as the amazing destination!
GreatSights New Zealand operates a range of premium daily sightseeing tours to Hobbiton on board five-star coaches with free WiFi and expert driver commentary. Tours include complimentary hotel pick-ups and depart from Auckland and Rotorua, offering one-way and return options. Enjoy a buffet lunch fit for the hungriest of hobbits after your tour. Choose to include a visit to Waitomo Caves or top Rotorua sights.
InterCity offers great value Hobbiton day tours from Auckland and Rotorua, including return bus travel to Matamata and a guided tour of Hobbiton. Full day tours from Auckland that include the Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton and lunch are also available. Or if you’ve already booked your Hobbiton tour and just need transport, you can book return bus transfers from Auckland to Matamata.
Specialists in Hobbiton plus tours. FlexiToursNZ have packages for those who want to see as much as possible in a short time. FlexiToursNZ offer transfers for Hobbiton Movie Set's Evening Banquet Tour, special events, and have 1 Day tours including Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. 2-3 day tours are also available.
Transport is provided in a fleet of Late model Mercedes Vans configured to give extra legroom and space.
Take a tour from Rotorua to the Hobbiton Movie Set and see the farm that was transformed into a Middle-earth filming location. Your Hobbiton tour starts with a scenic drive across the Kaimai Ranges to the small town of Matamata. During your coach trip your local driver guide will entertain you with stories and information about the region and its history.
Specialists in Hobbiton plus tours. FlexiToursNZ have packages for those who want to see as much as possible in a short time. FlexiToursNZ offer transfers for Hobbiton Movie Set's Evening Banquet Tour, special events, and have 1 Day tours including Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. 2-3 day tours are also available.
Transport is provided in a fleet of Late model Mercedes Vans configured to give extra legroom and space.
Departing Tauranga, first cross the harbour bridge, which offers great views of The Mount, the volcanic core 232m high which marks the entrance to the harbour of Tauranga. Then climb up to over 1000 feet to cross the Kaimai mountain range which divides the Bay of Plenty coastal region from the Waikato region, the main dairy farming area of New Zealand.
You'll soon arrive for your tour at Hobbiton Movie Set, the movie set location in the Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogy.
Visit Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua with Zealandier Tours. Zealandier Tours offer the best Rotorua and Hobbiton Tours as shore excursions from Port of Tauranga . Day tour take you from Tauranga to the wonders of Rotorua. Then travel to middle-earth New Zealand to the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Helicorp are based in the Waikato, close to Hobbiton Movie Set, and operate throughout the North Island – offering scenic flights and transfers to visitors looking to travel in style and comfort. They have some very special scenic flight options incorporating Hobbiton Movie Set, or can develop a flight itinerary with specific needs and locations in mind.