Step inside the world's most beloved film set — the Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit — on a private guided tour from Tauranga. Walk the rolling green hills of Matamata, peer into Hobbit holes, and raise a toast at the Green Dragon Inn. Utterly bucket-list.
What to expect
Your guide walks you through all 12 acres of the working farm-turned-film-set, past 44 Hobbit holes of varying scale, the Party Tree, and the mill pond. The 2-hour guided tour culminates at the Green Dragon Inn, where an included beverage — ale, cider, or ginger beer — is served. Private transport from Tauranga cruise terminal takes approximately 75–80 minutes each way, so plan your timing carefully relative to all-aboard.
Good to know
All-aboard is typically 5–6 pm; allow 5–6 hours total. Book the movie set entry directly at hobbitontours.com well in advance — tours sell out weeks ahead. Pair with a pre-booked private driver from Independent Tours Tauranga or Tours by Locals (toursbylocals.com) for seamless port-to-port logistics.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Tauranga — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.