Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland

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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.

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Hotel pickup offered

What's included

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

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland

Dinner

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

Admission to 4 hours fully guided tour at Hobbiton

In-vehicle air conditioning

Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre movie set

Learn how the film magic was made from a local guide

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

All fees and/or taxes

See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets

Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night

Breakfast

Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

Auckland Central

15 min

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
15 min

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15 min

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Hobbiton Movie Set

4 hours

Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour across the twelve acres of the Shire. As you tour Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, the double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films, your guide will recount with you fascinating details of how the movie set was created.
The last stop on the tour is The Green Dragon Inn where you have ample time to relax in front of the open fires enjoying a complimentary beverage from the exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing range. Then, move through to the Green Dragon dining room and be treated to banquet feast fit for a Hobbit. As is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are more definitely encouraged.

After dinner, take your authentic handheld lantern to light the way back along the pathways of the Shire. This stunning journey under moonlight will take you through the village as it is breathtakingly lit up with Hobbit hole chimney's smoking and lanterns glowing against the darkness.
Auckland Central

15 min

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Hamilton / Matamata locations if you are staying locally in the region.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).

Additional Information

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
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Each booking must include at least one adult.