From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

Rotorua District, Rotorua



Explore the Hobbiton movie set from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy on this half-day tour from Rotorua. See and hear how New Zealand's landscape was transformed into the famous Hobbit holes.

This half-day Hobbiton movie set tour departs from Rotorua, ideal for fans of The Lord of the Rings and movie enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Learn how New Zealand farmland became the Hobbiton village
  • Visit the Mill, the Green Dragon™ Inn, and the double arched bridge
  • Tour the original 12-acre movie set and stand by a Hobbit hole
  • Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the films
  • Enjoy a coach ride across the Kaimai mountain range and take in the scenery

Description

Travel to Middle Earth on a half-day tour from Rotorua. Your coach crosses the scenic Mamaku Ranges and Fitzgerald Glade before reaching the Waikato Region’s rolling hills, known as the Shire.

Visit the working sheep farm transformed by director Peter Jackson into Hobbiton. See Bilbo Baggins’ home and the starting point of the quest for the ring, followed by a buffet lunch.

Your guide shares details about constructing the set and stories from the film production as you explore key locations including the Green Dragon Pub, the Mill, the double arched bridge, and the Party Tree.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set
  • Buffet lunch at Hobbiton

Excludes

  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Refreshments
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • Child fare applies to ages 0-14. Infants require a child ticket to travel.
  • Arrive and check in with your coach driver at least 15 minutes before departure.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and wear comfortable shoes. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for clear views and photo opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes return coach transport from Rotorua, a guided walk around the Hobbiton Movie Set, and a festive lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.
The tour travels from Rotorua across the Mamaku Ranges, through the Fitzgerald Glade, and into the Waikato Region to reach Hobbiton.
The tour is a half-day experience, typically lasting around 5 to 6 hours including travel time to and from Rotorua.
Yes, the guided tour includes visits to several iconic Hobbiton locations, including Bilbo Baggins’ hobbit hole.
Yes, Hobbiton is situated on a working sheep farm in the Waikato Region that was transformed into the Shire movie set.
Yes, the tour includes a festive lunch served at the Green Dragon Inn within the Hobbiton Movie Set.
Yes, the tour is designed for fans of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.
Check the official website or booking platform for the most up-to-date tour schedules and availability.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for children, with guides providing engaging stories for all ages.

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