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Set off from Auckland in a small luxury minibus for an afternoon at the Hobbiton Movie Set—two hours of guided walking through the film-era village, plus time for the café and gift shop. This controlled, small-group experience pairs cinematic detail with countryside scenery, ideal for visitors who want comfort and local insight.
Set off from Auckland in a small luxury minibus for an afternoon at the Hobbiton Movie Set—two hours of guided walking through the film-era village, plus time for the café and gift shop. This controlled, small-group experience pairs cinematic detail with countryside scenery, ideal for visitors who want comfort and local insight.
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Operated by FlexiToursNZ · Matamata, Waikato
You roll out of Auckland mid-morning and the city gives way to a patchwork of dairy pastures. The Mercedes minibus hums along rolling roads while farms edge closer, sheep scattered like punctuation. By early afternoon the gates of the Hobbiton Movie Set open onto perfectly groomed lanes, round doors tucked into grassy knolls and a greenway that invites easy exploration.
easy.
8 hours.
Light-moderate: mostly standing and easy walking over uneven turf for roughly two hours within the set; minimal exertion required otherwise.
Hotel pickups are from about 10:50–11:30 AM from central Auckland hotels; confirm your exact pickup point with the operator when booking.
No meals are included, but the visit allows time to buy food at Hobbiton’s café and the Green Dragon Inn offers drinks and light fare during the stop.
Children are welcome; infant seats are available—advise the operator at booking so they can arrange seating and space accordingly.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
The site is working farmland in Waikato; the Alexander family farm was transformed for the Lord of the Rings films and later developed as a permanent visitor attraction that highlights regional farming heritage.
Hobbiton operates on private farmland—guests are asked to stay on marked paths, dispose of waste properly, and respect livestock and crops to reduce impact.
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