Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland

Experience the magic of Middle-earth and the famous Hobbiton Movie Set with Cheeky Kiwi Travel's award-winning small group tours! Travel through the rolling Waikato countryside to Matamata, where you’ll explore the famous 12-acre movie set with a professional Hobbiton guide.

During your visit, see the colourful hobbit holes, wander through the gardens of the Shire, hear behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, and enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. With return transport from Auckland, expert local commentary, premium small group travel and scenic stops along the way, this is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to visit Hobbiton from Auckland.

Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award Winner 2026

Cheeky Kiwi's Hobbiton tour has been recognised as a Tripadvisor Best of the Best experience, placing it among the highest-rated travel experiences in the world based on consistently exceptional traveller reviews. Travel with confidence knowing you’re joining one of New Zealand’s most highly rated guided tours, delivered by Cheeky Kiwi's passionate local guides and trusted by thousands of happy travellers each year.

Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland

This Hobbiton day tour is designed for travellers who want a relaxed, fully-guided way to visit the famous movie set from Auckland in one day. Your Cheeky Kiwi guide looks after the journey, with hotel pick-up, premium small group transport and commentary as you travel south through the Waikato region.

Once you arrive at Hobbiton, you’ll join the official guided Movie Set experience and explore one of New Zealand’s most iconic film locations before returning to Auckland later in the day.