Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot row!
Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!
Please note: This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Auckland CentralPass-by Only
Your tour starts when we pick you up from your Auckland central accommodation in one of our comfortable Mercedes Sprinters.
Waikato RegionPass-by Only
One of our friendly, informative, and helpful guides will include a full commentary on the way to Hobbiton with insights into the beautiful farmland areas you are travelling through and background to the movie set you are visiting. On the way down to Hobbiton there is a brief stop at a local café in case you want to buy some local baking or a coffee (or as we like to call it a ‘second breakfast’).
Hobbiton Movie Set
At Hobbiton you travel down to the movie set and have one of the specialist Hobbiton guides take you on a walking tour around the 44 Hobbit holes. You will get to stand by the gate to Bilbo’s house ‘Bag End’ overlooking the Party Tree and the whole set to the hills in the distance. A highlight of the tour is the opportunity to go inside a Hobbit hole. This interactive part of the tour gives you the chance to explore inside a Hobbit home! For example – try out a hobbit sized bed, sit at the dining table and check out the amazing detail that has gone into this creation. *The tour at Hobbiton is with a larger group for the tour on set. The tour is 2 hours followed by time in the Green Dragon Inn & then buffet lunch at the Party Marquee
Inclusions
- Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
- Knowledgeable local driver guide
- A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
- Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
- Morning tea and additional food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour is not appropriate as a shore excursion - due to early departure times and risks of traffic on the return journey
- This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation - please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location. Pick up in the city is between 6.30-6.50am depending on your inner city Auckland hotel accommodation (we depart the city just before 7 to be able to be at Hobbiton on time)
Meeting / End Points
- If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel at 6.40am. If you are meeting here will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
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- Hotel pickups commence prior to 7am, you must contact Bush and Beach to verify your exact pick up time. - comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the walk around the set. - Please call to reconfirm 24 hours prior to the tours departure if you have not already confirmed your hotel specific pick up time with us.