Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Return transfers to all Auckland CBD hotels & Ports of Auckland
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels in the Auckland Downtown.
Airport pick ups available on private and group bookings only, please contact us for further information.
Traveler pickup
Auckland Intl Airport, Auckland Central, New Zealand
Queens wharf
Princess wharf
Hobbiton Movie Set, Hinuera, New Zealand You will be picked up from your hotel from 6:00am for a 6:30am departure on a comfortable scenic drive across Auckland’s Southern Corridor, the Bombay Hills and the Hauraki Plains towards Matamata where you would see Lord of the Rings story unfold through the redone movie set.
This movie set is located on a family run farm, the tour would reveal how this picturesque farmland was transformed into the Shire from Middle Earth.
Discover the rolling hillside, walkways and Hobbiton holes from the movies. Experienced guides will guide and give you interesting facts about how the movies were made. See live the Hobbiton Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and the Party Tree.
Your Middle Earth adventure will end with a complimentary ale, beer, cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn.
Your tour will continue through the farming region with its different animals and picturesque sceneries, along New Zealand’s Longest river to your drop off in Auckland City. Estimated arrival time of 1:00pm to 1:15pm depended on weather and traffic conditions. 180 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Isa762
16 Feb 2025
While short for time for the « must « visit of Hobbiton from Auckland , Chris could not have been more accommodating to make sure I would be there on time!!! We arrived with plenty of time for me to even make my shopping first !!
I highly recommend this amazing service that brings class comfort and reliability !!!! I can now leave New Zealand with stars in my eyes as Chris made sure I was going to have a wonderful experience! Thank you
avalongardrn13
08 Mar 2020
Absolutely a highlight of our New Zealand trip. Chris picked us up at Auckland airport at 5:55 AM and we spent entire day touring with him. He was informative with his constant documentary, caring for all our needs, and handled every detail of our day to perfection. What a great memory for my 80th birthday! Chris will always have a place in our hearts.
Rachel M
29 Jan 2020
Kris was AMAZING! It was like being on a trip with a family member! So kind, such a personal touch!!
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
City Sightseeing
, City Sightseeing Ltd., Suite 8, Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4DL, UK
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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