20 September 2018 Chris (our tour guide) and the movie set, both were amazing! View all Hobbiton tours > Tucked away on picturesque private farmland near Matamata in the North Island's Waikato region is the Hobbiton Movie Set. Today you can still visit the private farm where ‘The Shire’ was created and see where the movie magic was made. What are the Hobbiton normal and private tour differences? We will drive you through the picturesque countryside to the famous Hobbiton Movie Set location. Rotorua Tours provide guided small group Rotorua day tours to attractions in Rotorua, like Wai-O-Tapu, Hobbiton, Te Puia, Polynesian Spa, geothermal geysers. Why bother getting a private tour of Hobbiton?As far as day trips in New Zealand goes this was on top of our bucket list (it actually only takes half a day). 7am Be picked up in your private vehicle from your Auckland Hotel. Tour starts by pick you up in our luxury vehicles from your Hotel, Airport or Cruise Ship Port. When booking this 2-hour tour, you will have the option of choosing the general tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you will join other visitors, or the private tour, which will allow you to act as director for a few minutes. You'll even get to call "action", just like "in the movies"!
Tucked away on picturesque private farmland near the small town of Matamata in the North Island, the Hobbiton Movie Set is the most famous of these Lord of the Rings filming locations. The tour guide at the Hobbiton, though, seemed to be in a hurry (that's something I didn't expect). Visitors come from around the world to see this fascinating attraction, where director Sir Peter Jackson and his … Fabulous person! You will enjoy a private two-hour scenic drive South of Auckland into Waikato, with a Scenic Stop for amazing photos and any other stops if needed. Private Tour of Hobbiton including Private Transfer from Auckland City. Let Bush and Beach take you on a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit film trilogies for a fascinating guided tour. My tour guide up to Hobbiton was Chris (from the Auckland and Beyond Tours). 18 March 2019 Hobiton tour without tour guide 15 October 2018 Matamata vs Shire rest tour? Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Lucky to have him on that day. Walk at a leisurely pace around the movie set with your Hobbiton Movie set Guide. Hobbiton and Rotorua tour from Auckland – Private tour. book direct or via 3rd party? Here your Guide will check you in (9.30am) for your tour (10.05am). It’s one of those must do adventures when you are in this part of the world and is about as family friendly as an event can be in NZ.