Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch
Overview
Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes.
Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home on BagShot row!
Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by sumptuous buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!
No minimum numbers required!
Please note: This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
What's Included
- Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
- Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
- A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
- Knowledgeable local driver guide
- Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
The above list does not include all pick up hotel locations - Pick up is included from most inner city Auckland accommodation - please advise where you are staying and we can give you a pick up time or meeting location. Pick up in the city is between 6.30-6.50am depending on your inner city Auckland hotel accommodation (we depart the city just before 7 to be able to be at Hobbiton on time)
Corner Victoria and
Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Auckland Central (pass by)
Waikato Region (pass by)
Hobbiton Movie Set
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
The Green Dragon Inn
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour is not appropriate as a shore excursion - due to early departure times and risks of traffic on the return journey
- This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch?
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Activity code: C-3582HOB
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee.
- Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour.
- A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn.
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop.
- Knowledgeable local driver guide.
- Morning tea and additional food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Enjoy lunch - Buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee
- Hobbiton Movie Set Entry & Tour
- A drink inside the famous Green Dragon Inn
- Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- NZ$10 Shopping Voucher For Use In The Hobbiton Gift Shop
- Knowledgeable local driver guide
- Morning tea and additional food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour is not appropriate as a shore excursion - due to early departure times and risks of traffic on the return journey
- This tour is limited to 13-15 people for the transport to and from Hobbiton but does join a larger group at Hobbiton.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
