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Hobbiton Tour From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

After breakfast, Meet your guide at the hotel lobby for the hotel pickup process. Pickup Time: Between 6:00 to 6:45 am “The exact Pickup time will be confirmed prior to the tour” Note: You could ask the reception the night before to prepare a breakfast box for you to collect before the early departure. Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from Auckland followed by a scenic two-hour drive south to the Waikato region. Upon arrival at Hobbiton, you will have time to visit the official gift shop and enjoy refreshments at the Shire’s Rest Café before beginning your guided experience. Hop aboard the Hobbiton shuttle bus and begin a 2–2.5 hour guided tour through the enchanting Hobbit Village. Explore famous locations including Hobbit Holes, The Mill, and the Double Arched Bridge, while learning behind-the-scenes stories from the films. The experience ends with a complimentary drink at the legendary Green Dragon Inn before returning to Auckland through the scenic Waikato countryside.

How long: 8 hours

Highlights

Visit the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set
Scenic two-hour drive from Auckland to the Waikato countryside
Guided tour through the Hobbit Village and Hobbit Holes
See iconic film locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Walk past The Mill and the Double Arched Bridge
Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn
Free time at the Hobbiton Gift Shop and Shire’s Rest Café
Multiple scenic photo stops along the journey

What the day includes

Included

Auckland hotel pick-up and drop-off
Professional driver/guide
Snacks and bottled water
Scenic photo stops along the route
Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set
2–2.5 hour guided Hobbiton tour
Complimentary beer, cider, or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn

About this tour

Step into the magical world of Middle-earth on this Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland. Famous as the filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit directed by Peter Jackson, Hobbiton Movie Set is one of the most iconic and visited attractions in New Zealand.

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