Private Tour: Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens Experience

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Overview

Visit the world-renowned Hamilton Gardens and the Hobbiton Movie Set, all in one day on this luxury private tour from Auckland.

Experience the real Middle-earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set, the setting for The Shire that featured in Peter Jackson directed films, “The Lord of The Rings” where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree, and so much more cinematic magic!

And experience the journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, interesting snippets, and new insights into some of our most popular gardens with a café style lunch included.

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What's included

Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set

Private transportation

Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a private tour from Auckland

Discover the inside story and hidden meanings in each garden

Uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus

In-vehicle air conditioning

Listen to fascinating stories from your guide as you explore the 12-acre set

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland

Admission to themed Hamilton Gardens on a self-guided audio tour

Complimentary refreshments and water onboard

Opportunity to have a drink at the cosy Green Dragon Inn

On-board WiFi

Admission to 2 hours Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour

Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Lunch

Complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn

Travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming

All fees and/or taxes

Remarkable 360-degree views of the rolling Kaimai ranges

Amazing photo opportunities in front of every hobbit holes

See where major scenes were filmed and discover behind-the-scenes secrets

Breakfast

Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

Auckland Central

15 min

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
15 min

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
15 min

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours

Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit.’ Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created. Look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill, and the Party Tree. Listen to spell-binding tales of how Hobbiton came to be. Your guide will escort you around the set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.
Hamilton Gardens

2 hours

We then depart for Hamilton and stop for a café style lunch before you uncover the magical beauty of Hamilton Gardens. Discover the unexpected, at the Hamilton Gardens, a living museum of gardens from ancient Egypt to modern day. Enter a world of imagination, exploration, beauty, and inspiration. Experience a self-guided tour on a journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, and insights, bringing Hamilton Gardens to life for first time visitors.
After re-joining the luxury coach, you will be back in Auckland at the end of the day.
Auckland Central

15 min

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton Movie Set & Hamilton Gardens, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).

Additional Information

You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Each booking must include at least one adult.