Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland
Overview
Leave Auckland behind for the day and travel to Matamata! Matamata is a town known for its thoroughbred industry, dairy farming heritage, and historic Firth Tower Museum. It is also home to the Hobbiton Movie Set! Since the launch of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, Matamata has become a vibrant, must-see destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Come and join this tour to discover the real Middle-Earth!
You will have your private driver guide for the entire journey, the main tour in Hobbiton is conducted in small groups of 22 to 25 people. Should you require a completely private experience please enquire with us.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Airport/ Port Pick up (if required)
- Hobbiton Entry Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup available from any Auckland CBD hotels, Port, or Airport (additional charges may apply for port or airport)
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour is available for Shore Excursions. Times are flexible to ensure you return well in time for your ship's departure
- The tour at Hobbiton itself, is conducted in small groups.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-10252P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Bottled water.
- Light refreshments.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Airport/ Port Pick up (if required).
- Hobbiton Entry Ticket.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hobbiton Movie Set 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Airport/ Port Pick up (if required)
- Hobbiton Entry Ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour is available for Shore Excursions. Times are flexible to ensure you return well in time for your ship's departure
- The tour at Hobbiton itself, is conducted in small groups.
