Hobbiton Movie Set & Green Dragon Inn Tour in Matamata

Explore the setting where Peter Jackson brought The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies to life. Follow a guide through the Hobbiton Movie Set and discover the details behind its Hobbit Holes and filming locations, with shared and private tour options available.

Itinerary

1. For the Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour, depart from Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments at 06:00, Hilton Auckland at 06:10, SkyCity Auckland at 06:20, or Grand Millennium Auckland at 06:30. Complimentary pickup is available from most Auckland Central Business District hotels. The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Private Tour offers departures at 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, or 12:00.
2. Begin your 8-hour tour with a two-hour scenic drive south of Auckland into Waikato.
3. Spend 30–45 minutes shopping at the official Hobbiton Gift Shop, followed by Shire’s Rest Cafe.
4. Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour, discovering Hobbit Holes and filming locations.
5. Enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Private Tour includes a beer, ginger beer, or cider.
6. For the Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour, return to Auckland’s Central Business District at 14:00, with complimentary drop-off at most central hotels. The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Private Tour includes a return shuttle.

What's Included

• Admission to the Hobbiton Movie Set
• English-speaking guide
• Snacks and bottled drinking water
• Round-trip transfers from most properties in Auckland's Central Business District
• A beer, ginger beer, or cider at The Green Dragon Inn

Important details

• Alcohol is available to ages 18+ only. Bring valid ID as proof of age.
• Children aged 0–2 join free when they do not occupy a separate seat.
• Your pickup time will be confirmed in advance. Arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes before departure.