Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour from Auckland: 2-hour set visit

Walk through the Hobbiton set and see where the films were shot

A guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata, New Zealand, with hotel pickup from Auckland and a small group of up to five people. The 2-hour set tour includes a guide who shows you the filming locations and scenery, then the day continues to Te Waihou Blue Spring, one of New Zealand's clearest natural water sources. Suitable for all fitness levels. Minimum age 13.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Hobbiton and Blue Spring

• Pick up at accommodation
• Join Hobbiton movie set tour
• Explore Te Waihou Blue Spring

The experience

You get picked up from your Auckland accommodation and driven to the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you join a guided group tour. The 2-hour tour takes you through the actual filming locations used in the movies: the farmland, the set buildings, and the landscape where scenes were shot. You can take photos throughout the set and see how the scenery was used on screen, whether or not you've watched the films.

After the set tour, the day continues to Te Waihou Blue Spring near Putāruru. The spring is fed by water that filters through underground aquifers for decades before it emerges, which is why it has its striking clarity and constant temperature. Walking tracks surround the spring through lush greenery, and it's the source of much of New Zealand's bottled water. The whole outing runs 9 to 10 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Your guide speaks English and travels with the group in a private vehicle. The tour suits all fitness levels, and groups stay small: a maximum of five people per booking means you're not in a large crowd at the set.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Auckland.
• small group tour with a maximum of five people.
• English-speaking guide.
• 2-hour guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.
• transport by private vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Stevong Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're flying into Auckland and want a guided small-group visit to Hobbiton with hotel pickup. It departs mornings or afternoons to fit flight arrival times.

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Top questions

How long do I spend actually touring the Hobbiton Movie Set?

The guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set itself is 2 hours, where you walk through the filming locations with your guide and take photos.

What is Te Waihou Blue Spring and why is it worth visiting?

Te Waihou Blue Spring is one of New Zealand's purest natural water sources, famous for its vibrant blue color and exceptional clarity. The water filters through underground aquifers for decades before emerging, and it supplies a large portion of the country's bottled water. Walking tracks run through the lush greenery surrounding it.

Will I need to bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, you should prepare your own food and drinks. There are no restaurants near either the Hobbiton Movie Set or Te Waihou Blue Spring, so bring what you'll need for the day.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Auckland, transport by private vehicle, the guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, your English-speaking guide, and all fees and taxes are included.

Is there a minimum number of people required to book?

Yes, a minimum of 2 people per booking is required, and the maximum group size is 5 people.