Auckland → Hobbiton → Auckland

11 hours Up to 12 guests auckland pickup

Overview

Head south through the rolling Waikato farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set outside Matamata — the real filming location for The Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Wander past 44 hobbit holes, the Party Tree, Bag End and the Green Dragon Inn on your guided set tour (ticket sold separately by Hobbiton Tours), then return to Auckland the same day in comfort.

Fully private, fully flexible

Private car and driver for up to 12 hours (return to Auckland) with unlimited kilometres. Stop wherever you like, linger longer at one spot, skip another, or change plans on the day.

Highlights

The Shire film set
Bag End & the Party Tree
Green Dragon Inn
Waikato countryside

Your day at a glance

You pick the start time. Most guests leave around 9:00 am and are back by roughly 8 pm. Earlier or later starts are fine — just tell us at checkout. Nothing below is a fixed schedule; your driver flexes with how long you want at each spot.

1
Auckland
Pickup from your Auckland hotel, home or the airport.
2
Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
Guided walk through The Shire film set (tickets purchased separately).
3
Auckland
Return drop-off in Auckland.

Price covers the private vehicle, driver and fuel. Activity tickets (e.g. Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, geothermal parks) are the customer's responsibility.

What's included

Private Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with driver
Fuel and road user charges
Bottled water
Door-to-door pickup in Auckland

What's not included

Activity tickets (e.g. Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, geothermal parks)
Meals and snacks unless noted
Gratuities
Travel insurance

Pickup points

Auckland CBD hotels
Auckland Airport
Any Auckland suburb

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Layered clothing — New Zealand weather changes fast
Camera or smartphone
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup — full refund of any deposit paid. Cancellations inside 24 hours or no-shows forfeit the deposit. Rescheduling is free subject to availability.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you pick up from?

We collect you door-to-door from any Auckland hotel, private address, or the airport. Just share the address at booking.

Is this a private tour?

Yes — the vehicle, driver and itinerary are just for your party (up to 4 guests). No strangers, no fixed group.

Is a guide included?

Your driver is a friendly local host who shares stories and tips along the way. Ticketed attractions (like Hobbiton) have their own on-site guides.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Trips run in all reasonable conditions. If a specific attraction closes, we will help you rearrange stops on the day.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Contact us any time to reschedule subject to availability.

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