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Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
US$ 72.99
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland
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English guided
Free cancellation
(13) • 500+ booked
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US$ 167.85
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(419) • 7K+ booked
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US$ 207.65
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(13) • 600+ booked
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US$ 146.05
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(165) • 2K+ booked
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US$ 240.89
Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(123) • 2K+ booked
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US$ 146.39
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 200+ booked
US$ 187.25
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Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(32) • 900+ booked
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US$ 207.65
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12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(48) • 1K+ booked
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US$ 290.59
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
(21) • 400+ booked
US$ 242.15
Hobbiton and Blue Springs Small Group Tour from Auckland
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(2) • 100+ booked
US$ 216.35
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch
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Hotel pick-up
English guided
(15) • 400+ booked
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US$ 169.99
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo (One-Way) Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
US$ 289.95
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(6) • 100+ booked
US$ 277.69
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(37) • 800+ booked
US$ 205.99
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(44) • 1K+ booked
US$ 290.59
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Guided Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(2) • 50+ booked
US$ 216.35
Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour with Te Puia
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(20) • 500+ booked
US$ 289.95
Hobbiton & Rotorua with Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(33) • 600+ booked
US$ 289.95
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(25) • 500+ booked
US$ 339.00
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
100+ booked
US$ 326.75
US$ 247.00
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Guided Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(3) • 50+ booked
US$ 209.85
From Auckland: Hobbiton and Rotorua Māori Village with Hangi Lunch
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
US$ 274.45
Reviews of Matamata Tours
Aiko ********************
2026-05-31 09:01:03
The tour was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. It was fascinating to learn about the history and behind-the-scenes details of the set. The scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos.
The comfortable luxury van made the journey relaxing and pleasant, allowing us to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Siew ********
2026-06-07 22:40:11
My family and I had a great time exploring the hobbiton Movie Set. David the driver/guide is super friendly and humorous. Buffet lunch was great! Overall experience is fantastic!
Klook User
2026-09-30 19:41:11
The Greatsites bus driver/guide, Anthony, was hospitable, knowledgeable, accommodating,very kind and entertaining;he goes the extra mile;helped us bring our souvenirs back to the bus before the Hobbit tour started because we did not have time to go. We made another toilet break on the way back to Auckland,which was helpful. Anthony always had a smile on his face;made sure we were all safe, and looked after each other.Anthony is quite an asset to have. Thank you for the pleasant day Anthony. WAITOMO caves:the tour guide was very knowledgeable funny and helpful friendly.We felt the history of the place. It was like being in the movie Avatar with the cute glow worms shining their natural glow around us. HOBITTON: The set is wonderfully made. This was my wife’s anniversary present because I love LOTR so so much. The feeling was surreal. The tour guide helpful and knowledgeable. I wish we had more time overall. but we did have a large group also. Highly recommended tour.
Klook User
2026-07-11 22:59:57
This was such a cool place!!! It was so much fun to learn about filming in the place where it all happened!
Klook User
2026-06-27 21:30:21
Our Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Flexi Tours experience was absolutely amazing! Hobbiton truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth, with stunning scenery and incredible attention to detail. The glowworms in the Waitomo Caves were breathtaking, and our guide, Cuppa Tea, was informative, entertaining, and even treated us to a beautiful song. Bunty from Flexi Tours made our journey even more enjoyable with his friendly personality, fascinating insights about New Zealand, and a bonus stop at a beautiful hanging bridge. Our group of four felt safe, well looked after, and had an unforgettable trip. Highly recommend these experiences to anyone visiting New Zealand! 🇦🇺
Klook会員
2026-05-20 12:43:46
The driver served as a guide and provided transportation to our hotel. Upon arrival at the movie set, they also handled ticket arrangements, allowing us to enjoy the cafes and shopping.
W**
2026-07-10 21:08:52
Nice tour guide. I wrongly booked the destination to Rotorua, so I was so panicked when I noticed this. By keeping calling the CS, luckily they answered and let me change to round-trip back to Auckland at 7am on the trip day. Thanksful for that! Enjoyed a lot in the trip. The nature of NZ is so amazing!
Sugawara *****
2026-06-01 20:08:34
Brad was an excellent guide. I often get stomach aches and motion sickness, but he made sure to have regular restroom breaks, and his driving was smooth with no sudden stops, which made me feel very comfortable. Of course, the scenery, the Hobbiton tour, and the glowworm tour were all wonderful. Even though I'm not very good at English, it was a small group tour, so everyone was friendly, and I had a great time.
Cecilia ****
2026-10-27 03:47:04
We had a wonderful experience visiting Hobbiton and Blue Spring! Both places were absolutely beautiful and memorable, and we truly enjoyed exploring the stunning scenery and unique charm of each destination. It was such a lovely experience for our family and definitely one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip.
A special thank you to our driver for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful throughout the tour. We really appreciated the smooth and comfortable journey, as well as the care and assistance provided along the way. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable tour in Auckland New Zealand!
Matamata at a glance
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How to pick the right Tours option
Tours typically suit travellers who want guided, organised experiences with easy logistics and local insight; they are often a good fit for first-time visitors and groups. For budget planning, entry-level options typically cost around AUD 105, a typical booking is around AUD 114, and upper-end choices are about AUD 254 — there is real choice at both ends, based on Klook listings data.
The typical price is the median paid on Klook for this category and the usual range covers the middle half of its bookings; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
When demand peaks and when it eases off
Klook booking data show January as the busiest month and December as the quietest. January’s Peak demand means bookings fill earlier and the atmosphere is livelier, while December’s Very quiet demand usually brings easier availability and a calmer experience. If you want to avoid crowds, plan for travel in December when demand tapers off and availability is typically higher.
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