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Southern Coromandel with Optional Hobbiton Tour

Southern Coromandel with Optional Hobbiton Tour

4.8(5 reviews)
8 hour(s)
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Thames, New Zealand

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Visit the Hobbiton movie set from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Explore a private sheep farm and iconic movie locations

Scenic drive through Waikato volcanic mountains

Stop at old and active gold mines

Explore the Iconic Hobbiton Movie Set and Scenic Waikato Region on This Private Tour


This private tour takes you on a journey through the scenic Waikato region, known for its dairy farms and international horse breeding, with a visit to the iconic Hobbiton movie set. Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation or a designated meeting point and lead you through spectacular volcanic mountains to the private sheep farm. Explore the movie set, including the charming tavern built for the films, and enjoy lunch at Hobbiton before beginning the return journey.


On the way back to the Coromandel Peninsula, the tour stops at an old gold mine to admire historic engineering, as well as an active gold mine. You will also visit a natural beach for wildlife spotting and a stunning waterfall in the mountain ranges. The tour offers flexible drop-off options, including finishing in Rotorua or other locations upon request. Entrance to Hobbiton is included in the tour price, ensuring a hassle-free experience for all movie fans.


The journey through the Waikato provides a glimpse into the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with rolling green hills and vast farmland stretching as far as the eye can see. The contrast between the cinematic magic of the movie set and the rugged reality of the gold mines and mountain waterfalls creates a balanced itinerary. This private experience allows for a personalized pace, ensuring you have enough time to capture photos and enjoy the scenery at each stop.


Whether you are a fan of the films or simply looking to explore the natural beauty of the region, this tour offers a unique combination of attractions. The expert guide provides context for each location, enriching your understanding of both the cinematic history and the geological significance of the area. With convenient transportation and flexible options, this tour is designed to provide a comfortable and memorable day out for travelers of all ages and interests.

What's Included
  • Guided tour with Kiwi Dundee Adventures
  • Entrance to Hobbiton
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • All personal expenses
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Customer Reviews

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Based on 5 reviews
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Erin K.Google
November 10, 2025

Great little cafe next to the gift shop and tour departure area for a quick fuel up before or after the tour. Service was very pleasant and quick despite how busy they were. We had the cronut, chicken pesto toastie, and steak pie. Only slight downside was the pie was a little too salty for our taste but others may enjoy it.

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Graham R.Google
September 21, 2025

fantastic food..kitchen closes 3.30pm i think..but check out the hobbiton tours

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Samantha H.Google
March 28, 2025

The main reason I've dropped a star is as the service was so excruciatingly slow. I came up to the cafe as I had around 15 minutes until I needed to leave with my coach. I ordered a food item which was handed to me instantly and I also ordered a drink. There was around six members of staff present at this time who were all fumbling about doing different things around the food serving area, but it still took them around 15 minutes to make one drink. After waiting over 10 minutes I did eventually ask them if they were actually making my drink as I needed to leave, and at that point one of the staff members said that they had just started making it. There is not the excuse that they were busy as in the time between me ordering and me receiving my drink there had only been two people served in this time frame. Also, when I arrived there was nobody waiting to receive any orders. The items received from here were of just your typical standard and nothing special. I ended up being late to my coach but thankfully they waited for me and shared my thoughts on having to wait around 15 minutes for one drink in a place that is not busy and has way more staff than required. The seating area was quite pleasant and at the back area they have walls with all different pictures across them which looked quite cute and across the front they have an area looking outside. Staff when spoken to were friendly and cheerful, and the overall café did appear to be very well kept and clean. I've personally found New Zealand overall to be very slow at making drinks so I'm not sure if this is just a problem here but you would think that that staff would be more in tune that some people are on a time frame at an attraction place like this.