Auckland CBD, cruise ship or Airport pick-up and Rotorua CBD drop-off (or vice versa)Snacks, water, and scenic photo stopsAdmission and 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tourComplimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn

Adult: 13 years and aboveChildren: 3-12 years oldInfant: 0-2 years: free of charge if no seat required.

Cancellations & Refunds

11 days or more prior to travel: Full refund**7 to 10 days prior: 25% of your ticket price plus any booking fees and charges.4 to 6 days prior: 50% of your ticket price plus any booking fees and charges.Within 72 hours of travel: No refunds**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Private Tour Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton (One Way)

North Island

Auckland And Beyond Tours

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NZ$850

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North Island

Start: Auckland (or Rotorua)

Finish: Rotorua (or Auckland)

Locations: Auckland, Rotorua

Travel Time: 8 hours

A Scenic Journey with a Touch of Middle-earth

This private one-way tour combines the convenience of travelling from Auckland to Rotorua with the magic of a Hobbiton experience. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the lush farmland and rolling hills of the Waikato. It’s the perfect mix of comfort, scenery, and unforgettable stops.

At Hobbiton, you’ll step into the Shire to explore hobbit holes, The Mill, and the colourful gardens that bring the films to life. A highlight is the Green Dragon Inn, where you’ll enjoy a complimentary drink before continuing to Rotorua. With seamless pick-up and drop-off, this tour ensures your journey is as memorable as your destination.

Pick up: 6am
Drop off: 2pm
Duration: 8 hours

Minimum Number: 2 adults to book

Entrance sign welcoming visitors to Hobbiton Movie Set, surrounded by green hills and gardens

Rustic fishing props by the lake with Hobbit Holes in the background

Couple dressed in Hobbit costumes taking a selfie in front of a round Hobbit door

Cosy armchairs and roaring fire inside the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton

Stone bridge and The Mill at Hobbiton at sunset with lush green hills

View from inside a Hobbit Hole looking out at the rolling hills and garden at Hobbiton

Bag End Hobbit Hole with green round door surrounded by colourful flowers

Family standing by the lake admiring the view of Hobbit Holes at Hobbiton

Scenic view of Hobbiton Movie Set with hobbit holes, green hills, and colourful gardens

People enjoying drinks inside the cosy Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set

Couple receiving a drink at the Green Dragon Inn at Hobbiton Movie Set

Two visitors taking a selfie near the Hobbiton lake with Hobbit Holes in the background

Visitors exploring the interior of a Hobbit Hole kitchen on Bagshot Row

Group of women taking a selfie outside Bag End with the green round door

Couple taking a photo of Hobbit Holes on a grassy hillside at Hobbiton

Auckland CBD, cruise ship or Airport pick-up and Rotorua CBD drop-off (or vice versa)
Snacks, water, and scenic photo stops
Admission and 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour
Complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn

Adult: 13 years and above
Children: 3-12 years old
Infant: 0-2 years: free of charge if no seat required.

11 days or more prior to travel: Full refund**
7 to 10 days prior: 25% of your ticket price plus any booking fees and charges.
4 to 6 days prior: 50% of your ticket price plus any booking fees and charges.
Within 72 hours of travel: No refunds

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.