Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Travel south after morning pickup from your Auckland hotel. En route to Hobbiton, enjoy a quick stretch break before arrival at the Hobbiton Movie Set.

Fans will love the guided tour of the Shire, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot Row.

Stop for photos as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary drink before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee

After your tour of Hobbiton, you will be transferred to Rotorua by 2.15pm, allowing time to explore the city in the afternoon.

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Hobbiton Movie Set entry and tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Inner city Rotorua drop off (selected hotels)
Drink inside the Green Dragon Inn & Buffet lunch at the Party Marquee
Inner city Auckland accommodation pick up (selected hotels)
NZ$10 shopping voucher to be used in the Hobbiton gift shop
Morning tea is not included but we do stop on the way to Hobbiton to allow clients to purchase a coffee or snack
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation between 6.30-6.50am. Please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location. Pick up times are before the 6.50am departure from Auckland.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point

Drop off at selected Rotorua accommodation included or you will be dropped off at the Rotorua i-Site

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hobbiton Movie Set

    Your guided walking our around the 44 Hobbit holes includes the chance to take a photo in a Hobbit hole and stand by the gate to Bilbo's house - from here look out over the whole set and over the Party Tree to the Green Dragon.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy a drink in the Green Dragon Inn. Please note from 1 Dec 2023 the price of this tour increases to include lunch. Lunch is not included prior to this date due to shuttle timings.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum TWO adults required for this tour to run.
  • Tour joins a larger group at Hobbiton for the tour around the set
Supplied by Bush and Beach

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Movie Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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