Hobbiton Movie Set Banquet Experience Private Tour From Auckland

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
10 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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English
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Embark on a luxury tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, relishing a banquet feast and guided Shire tour. Experience enchanting lantern-lit paths and delve into the magic of Middle-earth's famous set.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Drive through the scenic roads of Waikato on a chauffeur driven premium luxury vehicle to experience life as a Hobbit like never before! Join the Hobbiton Film Set at dusk with a guided tour of the Shire and a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit served inside the world-famous Green Dragon Inn. Eat like a King (Hobbit) before a gentle lantern-lit walk through the Shire with Hobbiton lit up. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Trilogies. Feast on a Hobbit-inspired dinner banquet and end the evening with an unforgettable lantern-lit walk through the village wandering paths of the Shire.

What You Get

Chance to step into a real The Lord of the Rings film set
Private transportation
Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
Additional drinks available to purchase throughout the night
Breakfast
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Special dietary requirements catered for upon request, please advise at the time of booking. Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability
  • Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].
  • Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
  • Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June].
  • We are able to accommodate a stroller or a pram, provided it is fully collapsible and can fit in the luggage compartment of our buses.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items

What You’ll Experience

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Auckland Central

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bombay Hills (Pass By)

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
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Robert Harris

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Hobbiton Movie Set

Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour across the twelve acres of the Shire. As you tour Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, the double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films, your guide will recount with you fascinating details of how the movie set was created. The last stop on the tour is The Green Dragon Inn where you have ample time to relax in front of the open fires enjoying a complimentary beverage from the exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing range. Then, move through to the Green Dragon dining room and be treated to banquet feast fit for a Hobbit. As is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are more definitely encouraged. ​ After dinner, take your authentic handheld lantern to light the way back along the pathways of the Shire. This stunning journey under moonlight will take you through the village as it is breathtakingly lit up with Hobbit hole chimney's smoking and lanterns glowing against the darkness.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Hobbiton, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Hamilton / Matamata locations if you are staying locally in the region.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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The departure time from Auckland for the evening banquet experience will change throughout the year due to sunset timings. Indicative departure time from Auckland is [03:00 pm in January]; [02:30 pm in February]; [02:00 pm in March]; [12:30 pm in April]; [12:00 pm in May]; [12:00 pm in June]. Indicative departure time from Auckland is [12:00 pm in July]; [12:15 pm in August]; [12:45 pm in September]; [01:45 pm in October]; [02:30 pm in November]; [03:00 pm in December].
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Meeting Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, Customs Street East, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 1010

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Priceless service
July 03, 2025
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Driver went above and beyond! We were late… he waited… and waited… and waited. We had the times confused. He was so patient. Made the tour with. One ta to spare. Excellent guide for the ride there...read more

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Driver and trip was fantastic
July 02, 2025
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Fantastic. Hobbiton did not disappoint! Evening banquet was spectacular. Guides were fun and informative. Our driver Krantv (sp?) went above and beyond for us. Waited ( we were late misunderstand...read more

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Hobbiton banquet Experience is a must! For Frodo!
May 19, 2025
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A great experience! Highly recommend for LOTR fanatics! We had a wonderful ride over to Hobbiton filled with many stories and facts about New Zealand. We also received many recommendations on place...read more

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Lifesavers!
December 29, 2024
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We booked a last minute trip to New Zealand and when we went to book tickets for Hobbiton, we couldnt find anything! I emailed this company, they replied immediately, helped me navigate the purchas...read more

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Life-Changing
October 04, 2023
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This was a great experience! Got to meet lots of fun people with similar passions for LOTR and the Hobbit. Our driver, Karthick, was great, and gave great information on the drive.

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10 meals
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