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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

By GreatSights
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 714 per adult
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Overview

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle Earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior on Bagshot Row. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Party Marquee before making your way back to Rotorua.

Activity location

  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

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Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Coach

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15
Price details
RM 713.95 x 1 AdultRM 713.95
Total
Price is RM 713.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up from selected hotels - please call to book
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedRestroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All tours are operated by a luxury 5 star coach with on board toilet

Activity itinerary

Hobbiton Movie Set
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. Take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and learn how this picturesque farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. Your guide will show you Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, the Mill, and many other structures from the movies. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at The Green Dragon Inn before making your way back to Rotorua.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHobbiton Movie Set
    • 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
    • 3472, Hinuera, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1167 Fenton Street
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Alex_G

Reviewed on Viator
12 May 2025
What a wonderful tour with a great tour guide, including the tour bus driver. The tour is highly recommended even if you’re not a fan of LOTR or hobbits. The scenery was incredible with the rolling hills, and there were so many hobbit holes. The buffet that we had was really good considering it’s a buffet. Our bus driver was very informative and always kept us on schedule. Our tour guide through Hobbiton was really nice, informative and funny. We would do this tour again!
10.0 out of 10

chelseaworstall

Reviewed on Viator
3 May 2025
Our driver, Hannah, was excellent. On the way to Hobbiton, she gave information about Māori culture and Rotorua. As we got closer, she talked about the movie sets. Once we arrived we had another guide for the set tour. Walking through the set was magical- so many amazing details. The tour ended with a beer at the Green Dragon and a good buffet lunch.
10.0 out of 10

Tracey_A

Reviewed on Viator
21 Apr 2025
Absolutely awesome So glad I did it Met some really awesome people Differently recommend for all ages
8.0 out of 10

Richard_H

Reviewed on Viator
21 Apr 2025
Better that I was expecting! However at the end of the tour our bus broke so we had to wait and it ruined the rest of the day and the scheduled activities. The company’s actually running the tours need to do everything possible to minimize such problems. People in this tours is in a very tight schedule so they need to plan for the unexpected
10.0 out of 10

Jessica_B

Reviewed on Viator
20 Apr 2025
For all fans of LOTR and The Hobbit, Hobbiton is a really exciting and fun place to visit. See hobbit holes, hear some stories and eat up. I went by myself but found some nice people to chat to. Our tour guide James was knowledgeable and helpful, especially with taking photos of us. Our bus driver Ngata was extremely engaging and helped us to pass the time there and back in a fun way.
10.0 out of 10

filip_W

Reviewed on Viator
20 Apr 2025
Me and my partner Nina had a wonderful time, lifelong dream for both of is! Thanks to our lovely guide as well.
10.0 out of 10

Annmarie_S

Reviewed on Viator
18 Apr 2025
This is literally the best experience. It’s beautiful, and the guides are super knowledgeable. You are literally transported into Hobbiton. Definitely go for the lunch option the food was amazing, you will be pleasantly surprised. Make sure you book in advance though as it gets booked up really quick.
10.0 out of 10

Hiten_P

Reviewed on Viator
15 Apr 2025
If you are a fan of the films, you’ll really enjoy being transported to The Shire. They have done a great job of engaging visitors in the fantasy experience. Our driver from Great Sights, Ngata, is a very outgoing, fun, light-hearted guide. Amazingly, he remembered everyone’s names! Our Hobbiton guide, James, likewise made the experience memorable. They both provided great information and were quick to answer any questions. Definitely worth the time and money!
10.0 out of 10

James_F

Reviewed on Viator
3 Apr 2025
It helps to have read the books or see the movies. One of the best parts was being able to go inside a Hobbit house.
10.0 out of 10

Jacqueline_C

Reviewed on Viator
25 Mar 2025
It's exactly what it sounds like and yes it's with it to see Hobbiton if you're a fan of the books or the movies. Unfortunately a good portion of Hobbiton was closed during my visit but it didn't take away from the magic. The meal was pretty fun too but don't expect anything lavish. This experience is as gimmicky as Harry Potter world but I personally love Harry Potter world.

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