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The 5 Film Studio Tours in New Zealand Worth Flying For

5 tours  ·  from $161 a head

The 5 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.

From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch - Arriving at the Shire’s Rest
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From Rotorua: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

1.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 765 reviews · 6h 30m · from $182Our pick

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”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland - Finding the Hobson Street meeting point
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

2.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · from $189Top rated

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;)”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Lunch - Arriving at Shire’s Rest
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Lunch

3.Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 9 hours · from $245

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.”

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6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Departs Tauranga - The road across the Kaimai Range
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6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour – Departs Tauranga

4.6hr Hobbiton Movie Set Tour – Departs Tauranga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $160Best value

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!”

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Hobbiton movie set tour and a lot more beautiful NZ sights - Starting at Pilot Bay and Mount Maunganui Main Beach
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Hobbiton movie set tour and a lot more beautiful NZ sights

5.Hobbiton movie set tour and a lot more beautiful NZ sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $250

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.”

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