Auckland to Hobbiton Private Day Tours

Discover the Magic of Middle-earth in Comfort and Style

Set off on an unforgettable journey from Auckland with Auckland to Hobbiton Private Day Tours, designed to take you straight into the heart of the Shire. Ideal for fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, these tours offer a personalised and relaxed way to explore the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Walk through the charming village, peek inside hobbit holes, and capture the magic of Bag End in stunning detail.

Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with options that include a round trip back to Auckland or a scenic one-way drop-off in Rotorua. Want to elevate the experience? Choose a tour that includes a delicious buffet lunch or indulge in the immersive evening banquet, where you'll dine like a Hobbit under the glow of lantern light.

Warm fireplace and rustic seating inside the Green Dragon Inn at the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand

Rustic bar inside the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set with wooden barrels and mugs hanging above

Sunset behind the iconic water mill and stone bridge at Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand

A blue round-door Hobbit hole nestled among lush flowers and greenery at Hobbiton Movie Set

Charming Hobbit hole with a blue round door surrounded by colourful flowers at Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand

Sunlight peeking through trees onto a yellow-door Hobbit hole surrounded by a lush garden at Hobbiton Movie Set

A round green door set into a hillside with flowering plants and a stone path at the Hobbiton Movie Set

Cosy interior of the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton featuring a fireplace, timber beams and rustic Hobbit-style furniture

Buffet table with rustic dishes and decorations at Hobbiton Evening Banquet Feast

Arched wooden hallway inside a Bagshot Row Hobbit hole at Hobbiton Movie Set

Red round door opening into Bagshot Row Hobbit hole with rustic interior decor

Banquet table filled with hobbit-style food and desserts set by a roaring fireplace at Hobbiton Movie Set

Cosy hobbit hole at Hobbiton Movie Set lit by lanterns at dusk with garden and picket fence

Add More Magic with Custom Add-Ons

Make your day even more unforgettable by adding stops along the way. Popular options include the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves or a peaceful stroll through the award-winning Hamilton Gardens.

All tours are full-day experiences, allowing you plenty of time to enjoy the journey, explore Hobbiton in depth, and take in additional sights without feeling rushed.