Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland
Overview
Drive through the scenic roads of Waikato on a chauffeur driven premium luxury vehicle to experience life as a Hobbit like never before! Join the Hobbiton Film Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served inside the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Eat like a King (Hobbit) before a gentle lantern-lit walk through the Shire with Hobbiton lit up. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies. Feast on a Hobbit-inspired dinner banquet and end the evening with an unforgettable lantern-lit walk through the village wandering paths of the Shire.
What's Included
- Dinner A two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit
- Alcoholic beverages Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn
- Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
- Private transportation
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
- A lantern-lit walk through the movie set under moonlight
- Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole
- Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
- See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets
- Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night
Meeting and Pickup
The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings.Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].
8 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Hobbiton Movie Set
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
- There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
- We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
- The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour.
- Please note this experience is extremely popular and may require you to book 4-6 weeks in advance during peak season.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items
- Easy and good fitness level required
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings.
- Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].
- Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].
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- Dinner. A two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit.
- Alcoholic beverages. Complimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn.
- Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set.
- Private transportation.
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus.
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board.
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton.
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn.
- A lantern-lit walk through the movie set under moonlight.
- Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD.
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole.
- Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming.
- See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets.
- Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide.
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerA two-course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit
- Alcoholic beveragesComplimentary Hobbiton beverages at Green Dragon -Inn
- Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
- Private transportation
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn
- A lantern-lit walk through the movie set under moonlight
- Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai Ranges
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
- Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit hole
- Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming
- See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets
- Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide
- Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- You must be at least 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol.
- Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions; umbrellas are provided in the event of rain.
- There is uneven terrain on the set; approximately 75% is wheelchair accessible.
- We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
- The only way to access the Hobbiton Movie Set is with a guided tour.
- Please note this experience is extremely popular and may require you to book 4-6 weeks in advance during peak season.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items
- Easy and good fitness level required
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended
- Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as Hobbiton is the perfect place to get some great travel photos.
- The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings.
- Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].
- Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].
