ON LOCATION · FILM STUDIO TOURS IN NEW ZEALAND
The 10 best film studio tours in New Zealand you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and which city it leaves from. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of the Rotorua Hobbiton tour, with scenic coach travel, guided movie-set access, Green Dragon drink, and festive buffet lunch.
“Excellent coach driver out, really informative. The hobbiton tour itself is so well set up and delivered and the bar and lunch is way beyond what I’d expected. 100% worthwhile”
Review of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland, including transport, lunch, Green Dragon Inn, timing, value, and practical tips.
“The bus driver was very kind, and although the tour guide said it was her 3rd day at work, her explanations were very detailed and easy to understand. The weather was great, and the buffet was amazing. I live in Auckland, but I could've visited much earlier;)”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton tour with return transport, guided movie set visit, Green Dragon drink, buffet lunch, and practical tips.
“Very good trip, Hobbiton is amazing and worth the visit. We had a very good day. Our driver Michelle kept us informed about New Zealand and the movie set which made the bus trip very interesting.”
Review of the six-hour Hobbiton tour from Tauranga, with small-group transport, Green Dragon drinks, countryside views, and practical booking tips.
“Very friend and professionally managed tour. The driver was very knowledgeable about the area and was a very family friendly ride. It was an easy pick up from the designated location and dropped us off without any issues. Definitely recommend!”
Review of Arrow Tours’ Hobbiton shore excursion from Tauranga, with movie-set entry, Bay of Plenty views, McLaren Falls, and practical tips.
“Minimal expectations especially for my wife who had never seen or read any of the movies/books. Our driver/guide was excellent. Hobbiton itself was magical, with fantastic detail and wonderful gardens.”
Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day tour, with private transport, guided visits, costs, timing, comfort, and booking advice.
“It was so grateful to meet steven bong. He gave us a lot of information of traveling in Newzealand not only in auckland but whole part of newzealand, so that we could enjoy our whole trip! :-) He also gave us some options to make our tour colourful. (have a lunch at other place, grab some coffee in the way and etc) He was the best guide I've ever met.”
Review of the Auckland to Rotorua Hobbiton tour, with Hobbiton entry, lunch, transport, timing, price, and practical booking advice.
“Tried to watch Lord of Rings in preparation, but do not our thing. Didn’t matter though because the experience was awesome! Such a cool place and the buffet was so good. Our tour guide was great and so interesting and knowledgeable. It was a long day, but was so worth it.”
Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton tour, with Hunua Falls, private transport, costs, timing, inclusions, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Memorable! It definitely left lasting imprints in our life's adventures as a family. Our young adult kids loved it too.”
Visit Hobbiton, cruise Waitomo’s glowworm caves, and walk Blue Springs on a 13-hour Auckland small-group tour.
“It was one of the best days! A very nice guide, Naomi, picked me up from the hotel and the trip started. The trip was very fast due to a nice conversation throughout the way. The glowworm cave WAITOMO is the wonder of nature! I have never seen smth similar in my life, so impressive. The blue springs is also an unforgettable place, very beautiful and calm. To visit the Hobbiton was my dream for a long time and it finally came true. I am so happy! Thank you Sunny tour for such a nice organisation.”
Review of Auckland’s private Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Te Aroha spa tour, with itinerary details, value advice, and practical booking tips.
“0/5 stars. They did not pick us up and have not returned calls. Have not received refund nor explanation. Very disappointed ruined my dream trip.”
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