Lord of the Rings Hobbiton Movie Set Tour in Matamata

Explore a film village set on a 1,250-acre sheep farm, with a guide sharing how the landscape became part of Middle-earth. Choose a set-only visit or a coach tour from Auckland or Rotorua, with options to include Waitomo Glow-worm Caves or travel one way to Rotorua.

• Explore the Hobbit Holes that helped bring the Shire to the screen in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

What's Included

• Guided movie-set tour in English, or Mandarin with the Mandarin-language admission option
• Complimentary drinks at The Green Dragon Inn with admission-only and Auckland Signature tours
• Round-trip transport with Auckland Signature, Rotorua departure and Auckland–Waitomo return tours; one-way transport with Auckland-to-Rotorua tours
• Snacks and bottled water with the Auckland Signature tour
• Buffet lunch in the Party Marquee with the Rotorua departure and Hobbiton-only Auckland-to-Rotorua tours
• Picnic lunch and Waitomo Glow-worm Caves admission with Waitomo combination tours
• Onboard commentary and WiFi with the Rotorua departure, Waitomo combination and Auckland-to-Rotorua tours
• Rain umbrellas on admission-only tours

Important details

• On admission-only tours, children aged 0–8 require an accompanying paying adult. On the Auckland–Waitomo return tour, this applies to children aged 0–14.
• Adult fares apply from age 13 on the Auckland Signature tour and from age 15 on the Rotorua departure and Auckland-to-Rotorua tours.
• On the Auckland Signature tour, alcohol is restricted to ages 18+. Bring valid ID for proof of age.
• Waitomo combination tours are not wheelchair-accessible. The Auckland–Waitomo return tour is also not stroller-accessible.
• Admission-only tours involve walking over uneven terrain, though the set is wheelchair-accessible. These tours operate in all weather conditions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure or pickup. For property pickup on the Auckland–Waitomo return tour, arrive 10 minutes before your pickup time instead.
• Pickup times for Auckland property transfers are confirmed in advance. Shared pickups on the Auckland–Waitomo return tour may run early or late.