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Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Tours • From Hamilton

Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

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Hotel pick-up
Private tour
4.7 / 5
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
Rp 1,304,962
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland
Klook's choice
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(12) • 500+ booked
From
Rp 2,642,046
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(419) • 7K+ booked
From
Rp 3,766,321
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch

Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(165) • 2K+ booked
From
Rp 4,306,374
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua
Klook's choice
Tours • From Rotorua District

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(13) • 600+ booked
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Rp 2,642,046
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Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(123) • 2K+ booked
From
Rp 2,756,970
Save Rp 689,242
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Tours • From Auckland, Rotorua District

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour

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Small group
English guided
4.8 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
Rp 2,911,069
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
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Tours • From Auckland

Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(32) • 900+ booked
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Rp 3,766,321
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12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Auckland

12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(48) • 1K+ booked
Rp 4,517,176
Hobbiton and Blue Springs Small Group Tour from Auckland
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton and Blue Springs Small Group Tour from Auckland

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2) • 100+ booked
Rp 3,362,786
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour

Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
4.1 / 5
(21) • 400+ booked
Rp 3,764,313
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Klook's choice
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(6) • 100+ booked
Rp 4,316,412

Hotels in Matamata

Horse and Jockey Inn
Hotels • Matamata

Horse and Jockey Inn

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3.2 / 5
(272)
From
Rp 1,313,671
Tower Road Motel
Hotels • Matamata

Tower Road Motel

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4.7 / 5
(633)
From
Rp 1,706,232
Lake Karapiro Lodge
Hotels • Matamata

Lake Karapiro Lodge

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4.8 / 5
(171)
From
Rp 6,486,422
Villa Walton
Hotels • Matamata

Villa Walton

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5.0 / 5
(75)
From
Rp 5,601,377
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
Hotels • Matamata

Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park

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4.2 / 5
(571)
From
Rp 1,058,355
O'Reilly's Motel
Hotels • Matamata

O'Reilly's Motel

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4.0 / 5
(56)
From
Rp 1,408,093

Reviews of Matamata activities

Aiko ********************
2026-05-31 09:01:03
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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!

Quick facts about Matamata

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1NZD = 10,038.17IDR

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Summer months offer warm weather and outdoor activities.

  • Recommended trip duration

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