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Yes, absolutely! Tours sell out months in advance, especially in summer (December-February). Book via official website as early as possible.
Daytime tour around NZD 89 for adults. Evening Banquet Tour NZD 199 includes dusk and night tour with feast.
Standard tour about 2 hours: bus ride, 1.5-hour guided walk, and 20 minutes at Green Dragon Inn with free drink.
From Auckland: 2 hours drive or direct tours. From Rotorua: 45 minutes. From Hamilton: 1 hour. Nearest airport is Hamilton (40 km).
Winter (June-August) less crowded and cheaper. Summer (December-February) most beautiful but busiest. Evening tour magical any time.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Hobbiton
Book on hobbitontours.com months ahead! In summer tickets sell out very fast.
The evening tour (NZD 199) is worth the extra cost - includes two tours (dusk and night) plus full banquet.
Wear comfortable walking shoes - the tour involves lots of walking on rolling green hills.
Free drink at Green Dragon includes special Hobbit ales (ginger or apple for kids). Try it!
Photography is allowed and encouraged! Bring extra batteries - you'll take hundreds of photos.
Combine Hobbiton with Rotorua (45 minutes away) for hot springs and Maori culture.
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20 $~11.7 $
InterCity from Hamilton to Matamata: ~20-35 NZD. Tour bus to Hobbiton included in tour price (332 NZD adult, children free from April 2026). No public transport to Hobbiton — tours only
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3.5 $~2.0 $
Standard NZ rate: flag ~3.50 NZD, ~3.50 NZD/km. From Matamata to Hobbiton ~30-40 NZD (15 km). Taxis limited in small Matamata — better to rent a car or join a tour
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location.transport.bus | 20 $ ~11.7 $ | — | InterCity from Hamilton to Matamata: ~20-35 NZD. Tour bus to Hobbiton included in tour price (332 NZD adult, children free from April 2026). No public transport to Hobbiton — tours only |
location.transport.taxi | 3.5 $ ~2.0 $ | — | Standard NZ rate: flag ~3.50 NZD, ~3.50 NZD/km. From Matamata to Hobbiton ~30-40 NZD (15 km). Taxis limited in small Matamata — better to rent a car or join a tour |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
15 - 25 NZ$
~20.0 $
Restaurant dinner
60 - 100 NZ$
~80.0 $
Breakfast
18 - 25 NZ$
~21.5 $
Street Food
Local dish
10 - 15 NZ$
~12.5 $
Drinks
Coffee
5 - 6 NZ$
~5.5 $
Beer in bar
9 - 12 NZ$
~10.5 $
Local beer
7 - 9 NZ$
~8.0 $
Imported beer
10 - 14 NZ$
~12.0 $
Wine bottle
14 - 22 NZ$
~18.0 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
12 - 14 NZ$
~13.0 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 3 NZ$
~2.5 $
Cigarettes
35 - 45 NZ$
~40.0 $
Weekly groceries
130 - 180 NZ$
~155 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
35 - 45 NZ$ / night
~40.0 $
Hostel private room
80 - 110 NZ$ / night
~95.0 $
Guesthouse
100 - 150 NZ$ / night
~125 $
Hotel 2★
80 - 120 NZ$ / night
~100 $
Hotel 3★
130 - 180 NZ$ / night
~155 $
Hotel 4★
200 - 300 NZ$ / night
~250 $
Hotel 5★
350 - 550 NZ$ / night
~450 $
Boutique hotel
230 - 400 NZ$ / night
~315 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cards accepted everywhere including Hobbiton shop. Cash rarely needed.
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New Zealand Dollar (NZD). ATMs available in Matamata. Currency exchange in larger cities.
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10%
Tipping not expected in New Zealand. Tour guides appreciate it for exceptional service.
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