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Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Fall deal
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
kr 730
Sale 20% off
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland
Fall deal
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Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Auckland

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(7) • 300+ booked
From
kr 1,375
Sale 20% off
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
Fall deal
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.5 / 5
(409) • 7K+ booked
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kr 1,964
Sale 20% off
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
Fall deal
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Tours • From Auckland

Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.5 / 5
(31) • 800+ booked
From
kr 1,964
Sale 20% off
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(162) • 2K+ booked
kr 2,129
Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour
Fall deal
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set and The Green Dragon Inn Guided Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(120) • 2K+ booked
kr 1,483
Sale 20% off
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua
Fall deal
Tours • From Rotorua District

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch from Rotorua

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.9 / 5
(12) • 400+ booked
From
kr 1,375
Sale 20% off
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
From
kr 1,517
12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour
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Tours • From Auckland

12-Hour Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(46) • 1K+ booked
kr 2,528
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(37) • 800+ booked
kr 1,769
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour
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Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(43) • 1K+ booked
kr 2,528
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
50+ booked
kr 1,882
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch
Fall deal
Tours • From Auckland

Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Buffet Lunch

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.5 / 5
(13) • 400+ booked
From
kr 1,375
Sale 20% off
 Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo (One-Way) Small Group Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo (One-Way) Small Group Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
kr 2,522
Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour with Te Puia
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Day Tour with Te Puia

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.9 / 5
(20) • 500+ booked
kr 2,410
Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour
Tours • From Hamilton

Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour

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Hotel pick-up
English guided
4.7 / 5
(1.8K) • 30K+ booked
kr 730
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(24) • 500+ booked
From
kr 2,865
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
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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
kr 2,415
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
50+ booked
From
kr 2,842
Hobbiton & Rotorua with Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton & Rotorua with Wai-O-Tapu Small Group Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.6 / 5
(32) • 600+ booked
kr 2,410
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Guided Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Guided Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
kr 1,854
Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Auckland Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour

Small group
Free cancellation
4.1 / 5
(21) • 300+ booked
kr 2,106
Private Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland
Tours • From Auckland

Private Hobbiton Day Tour from Auckland

Private tour
English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(4) • 200+ booked
kr 1,580
Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves & Kiwi House Small Group Tour
Tours • From Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves & Kiwi House Small Group Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
kr 2,443

Reviews of Matamata Tours

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.
Jodie ***
2026-06-21 22:45:50
Fantastic 5.0
A very lovely experience on the whole! Loved both the Waitomo Caves tour and the Hobbiton Movie set tour. All the guides were very clear and professional in their explanation, with drops of humour. Rachel the bus driver and main guide was also very reassuring, responsible and clear in instructions. we saw many lovely free range sheeps and cows along the way. very valuable for money. the coach bus was also comfortable!
Eis *******
2026-01-13 21:28:22
Fantastic 5.0
It was magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the Glow Worm Caves. Great day tour! Great lunch too. Kudos to our guide Richard even though his new, He tried his best to make it memorable for us. Highly Recommended tour with Cheeky Kiwi Tours.
rei ******
2026-04-01 16:37:29
Fantastic 5.0
This is a review from someone who has never watched The Lord of the Rings. Overall, the tour was efficient, enjoyable, and very smooth from start to finish. The bus stop near the Sky Tower was easy to find, and the staff kindly helped me when I asked. I had accidentally booked a one-way ticket, but they informed me in advance so I could change it to a round trip — something to keep in mind! Our driver, Todd, was funny, engaging, and very kind. At the Waitomo Caves, the guide explains everything as you walk through. The main highlight, the boat ride, is a no-photo area, but you can purchase a composite photo afterward. The Hobbiton tour lasts about two hours, with plenty of time to take photos without rushing. Even without knowing the movie, I still enjoyed the beautiful, storybook-like scenery. My husband, who is a fan, said it was the highlight of our New Zealand trip. It was a full and very satisfying day — definitely worth the price!
Jose ******************
2026-03-14 15:25:54
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyed the experience. Smooth van transfers to and from the Hobbiton site from Auckland and the vehicle is really comfortable. The tour guide on the hobbiton tour is really knowledgeable that you get to experience the full movie yourself. The movie set is unbelievably amazing and looks just like the movie.
Klook User
2026-02-09 02:22:12
Fantastic 5.0
It was a great day. Hobbiton was whimsical and detailed with a delicious lunch, Waitomo caves were beautiful, and the drive from Waitomo back to Rotorua was an experience of it self with breathtaking views
Wu ***
2026-06-04 10:01:12
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide, Adil, was very professional and friendly. He shared New Zealand's history, animals, food, and some interesting stories. He also gave us very helpful advice at each attraction, which was truly wonderful! Hobbiton was my favorite part of the North Island tour; even if you haven't seen the movies, you definitely won't regret coming here. It's absolutely beautiful.
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!
Charmagne *********
2026-03-05 22:44:53
Fantastic 5.0
Great time with this tour. Gabby was amazing and we enjoyed our time with her. The places we went were so scenic and worth it.

Matamata at a glance

How much do Matamata Tours cost?

Typical prices to help you budget

Typical range Typical price
Tours
$70 $170 $76
$0 $50 $100 $150

Typical Tours in Matamata cost around USD 76, with most listings falling between roughly USD 70 and USD 170 — a fairly wide spread that suggests plenty of choice from budget to premium. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is the busiest time to visit Matamata?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+45%
+30%
+15%
Typical
-15%
Busiest +45%
Jan
+14%
Feb
+36%
Mar
+26%
Apr
+34%
May
+2%
Jun
+11%
Jul
+11%
Aug
+30%
Sep
+44%
Oct
-3%
Nov
-14% Quietest
Dec

Bookings peak in January (about 45% above a typical month) while December is the quietest (around 14% below a typical month), so plan ahead for January and expect easier availability in December. Based on Klook historical booking data.

More about Matamata Tours

What to expect

Tours in Matamata are generally guided experiences that explore local sights and scenery; they suit travellers who enjoy storytelling, photo stops and easy walking rather than strenuous activity. These tours appeal to families, small groups and travellers who prefer organised transport and commentary over independent exploration.

How to choose

Pricing for Matamata tours is moderately wide: entry-level options sit around the lower quarter of the range while more comprehensive or small-group experiences fall toward the upper end. That spread means there is real choice at both ends—budget-minded travellers can find straightforward, lower-cost tours, while those willing to pay more can expect smaller groups or more specialised commentary.

When to go

The busiest month is January, when demand is noticeably higher and availability can tighten with a livelier atmosphere. The quietest month is December, when bookings dip and the atmosphere is calmer with easier availability. If avoiding crowds matters most, plan for December or other quieter months to enjoy a more relaxed visit.

FAQs about Matamata Tours

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