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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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(888) 651-9785
8 hours (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day tour from Auckland that explores New Zealand's 'Middle-earth,' where 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' came to life on film. Travel through a landscape of lush farms, then take a guided tour of the 12-acre (4.8-ha.) Hobbiton Movie Set, from hobbit holes to gardens and the Green Dragon Inn. With free time to shop and explore, this tour includes transport from selected locations in Auckland, and it's limited to 16 travelers to ensure personalized service.
- Full-day tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
- See New Zealand's lush farming landscape
- Guided tour of the movie set
- Includes a Hobbit-themed drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Small-group tour limited to 11 people
- Pickup and drop-off at selected locations in Auckland
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What's Included
Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
Entry ticket & fully guided tour - Hobbiton Movie Set (unless you booked the Transport Only option)
Bottled water
Snacks
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking
Departure & Return
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Children 7 years old and under are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to arrange this.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- OPERATED BY Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland ?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland ?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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- "Considering it is 2 , almost 3 hours driving each way from Auckland, plus the waiting around at the entrance / car park for your turn to enter , is it all worth the time and effort?" See review
- "It is must for any LOTR fan, capped off by a pint at the Green Dragon." See review
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Enchanting Tour!
Teresa_E
, Jun 2022
This tour is a must do if you are an avid Lord of the Rings/Hobbiton fan! Mani, our driver and guide, was informative and funny. He gave us lots of tidbits about Auckland, Maori culture, and the movie set during the drive, meandering through lush and green farmlands and countryside! The views were absolutely breathtaking. Seeing the shire in person was just magical and enchanting!
Worthwhile trip!
Matthew_R
, Apr 2022
Walking in the sunshine round green and pleasant hobbit on.
Colin_S
, Mar 2020
Great time
Roya_A
, Mar 2020
Hobbits...
IAN_B
, Mar 2020
Simply amazing
Katharina_B
, Mar 2020
Hobbiton day trip
David_S
, Feb 2020
Great Tour
Nancy_D
, Feb 2020
Lane was our driver and he did an excellent job of providing information about New Zealand and told many great stories. We had a separate tour guide at Hobbiton who also did an excellent job. There were only seven people in our van which was spanking new and very nice. The only thing that was missing were hobbits. :-)
Great guide - tour van too small, too young child allowed on tour
David_J
, Feb 2020
Firstly, I want to say that our tour guide was awesome, 5-star all the way. So anything negative in this review had nothing to do with him whatsoever. He was friendly, incredible knowledgeable, and kept us entertained during the entire trip. He provided us water and snacks, and explained the entry and exit process from hobbiton, so there were no surprises. He even came inside hobbiton to pick us up directly after our drink at the green dragon.
The 3 problems we encountered on this trip were entirely the fault of the company that runs this tour, Cheeky Kiwi Travel. First problem was we had signed up for a 6am pick-up time, and we scheduled our entire day around this time and expected time we'd be finished. Turns out that the tour actually started at 10am, and no one told us this. Fortunately, I had decided to email them to confirm the tour a few days beforehand and found out that the tour started at 10am rather than 6am! Cheeky travel blamed Viator for keeping a tour that no longer existed on their website. Viator blamed Cheeky for not keeping their listing updated as required by all the tours that use Viator.
The second problem we ran into was that Cheeky Kiwi Travel allowed a 3 year old child to accompany two parents on this tour, which cost us a good hour of delays for everyone on the tour van (much to everyone's extreme annoyance). On the way to the tour, the child supposedly had to pee and couldn't wait for an appropriate location, so we had to pull over at the side of the road in a rural area, and then he wouldn't go. Before leaving Hobbiton, the father asked the mother if it might be a good idea to have the child use the restroom before embarking on the 2.5 hour trip back. She said no, that the child would let her know when he had to go. Of course, this occurred about 45 minutes later, and we all had to pull over, while we waited literally 30 minutes for who knows what was going on in that bathroom. 2 other van riders risked their lives crossing a 4-lane highway to get to a burger king several hundred yards away to use their restroom in the interim. I have kids and understand the realities of traveling with them, but a small crowded 5 hour (or in our case, 6 hour) roundtrip tour is no place for a 3 year old. Cheeky Kiwi should place an age limit of no one under 14 years old on this tour, because there will always be parents who don't use common sense and will bring kids way too young for trips like this otherwise.
The final issue we had with this tour was the van was just too small for this length of trip. We were the first to be picked up on this tour (so we spent the longest time aboard), so we picked front seats behind the driver. Those seats had adequate knee space. But on the way back, a young couple, both shorter than me, snuck into those seats, leaving us in the way back, where my knees were smashed against the seats ahead of me. I'm 51 years old and 6 foot 1 inch. There's no way a taller person would have fit at all. Another man about my height on the tour wouldn't have made it due to 2 knee replacement surgeries, so we left open the edge seat where he could spread out. Bottom line is that they need a bigger vehicle for this tour.
Again, this would be a 5-star review if it were only about our guide. But this review is about the entire experience, and Cheeky Kiwi Travel dropped the ball on several fronts. We wouldn't use them again unless they made the changes listed here.
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Nothing exceptional
Kum_J
, Feb 2020
Great day in Hobbiton
robstax
, Feb 2020
We were picked up at the location on our ticket, our tour guide Michael was excellent. Very friendly, good driver and thoughtful to the needs of his passengers. Even to the point of making sure we were back at the drop off point in time for us to go on to our concert.
The mini van was small there were ten of us and not that comfortable for the very long drive to Hobbiton.
The walk around Hobbiton was very good. It was a hot sunny day and it’s a hilly climb in parts. The set is wonderful and we were able to take lots of photographs along the tour. Our driver met us at the end of the tour and we were driven home, with comfort stops both ways.
This trip was well worth it.
No trip to NZ is complete without a visit to The Shire
marcusholm
, Feb 2020
hobbiton
talboman
, Feb 2020
Hobbiton delight
davisfnd
, Feb 2020
Great service, experience and unforgettable pics (watch the movies before you go)
demoner
, Feb 2020
Great day at the movie set. We must acknowledge the great service provided by our drive Mattison (I can't believe that I forgot to tip him, as I was late and rushing to my next adventure). Will make sure to double it next time. This company and Matt should be your first choice when visiting Hobbiton. As for the experience itself, be sure to walk in front of your assigned group at all times, as that will allow you time to take all the pictures of that amazing place. The tour guides at the location walk you very fast, so be ready for taking your pics fast. When the tour guide stops to talk about a location, you should already have taken your pics, and head on to the next (or at least be positioned to walk out of it first). The gift shop at the end of the tour has special treats, such as the door mats, be sure to check it out.
Absolutely a must see!
yball4
, Jan 2020
Martin is the best
Nicole_R
, Jan 2020
My friend Katie and I are from the US and we had a blast on this tour. She didn’t watch any of the movies or read the books but she loved the experience. Martin AKA Jose was the best tour guide. He was informative but also very funny and sarcastic. It was such a great experience and would recommend it to anyone that visits Auckland. And you’ll be in for a treat if you get to ride with Martin.
Hobbiton Review
Thomas_W
, Jan 2020
nice trip
emretamm
, Jan 2020
Hobbiton Movie Set
Footprints721364
, Jan 2020
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