Door-to-door cab from Blockhouse Bay to Hobbiton Movie Set. Fixed fare, professional driver, quiet hybrid SUV. Book in 60 seconds on our homepage.
Whether it is for a tourist day trip, a business meeting, or an early-morning departure, our Blockhouse Bay to Hobbiton Movie Set transfer service is built around comfort. You get a private vehicle, a professional driver who knows the road, and a fixed fare quoted upfront.
The Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata is the actual filming location of The Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies — a must-see for any visitor to New Zealand.
Pickup is from your address in Blockhouse Bay. The driver will text on arrival and help load luggage.
Best for couples or solo travellers with standard luggage. Quiet Toyota hybrid, leather seats, free Wi-Fi and bottled water.
Up to 6 passengers, big boot — perfect for families, golf clubs, surfboards, skis, or extra luggage.
Book a one-way drop now and add the return leg later at the same fixed rate. Useful if you are unsure of timing.
Keep the driver for the day. We will wait at attractions, help with photos, and add stops on request — all for one fixed price.
Pickup from Blockhouse Bay. Driver loads bags and confirms the route.
Join SH16 then SH1 south, bypassing CBD traffic via the Waterview tunnel.
Continue south on the Waikato Expressway past Bombay, Pokeno and Huntly.
Arrive in Hobbiton Movie Set (2h 25m from CBD baseline). Door-to-door drop at your hotel, attraction or address.
Optional: book a return leg at the same fixed price, or keep the driver for a day-tour upgrade.
The Hobbit holes
Green Dragon Inn
Party Tree
Bag End
All vehicles in our fleet are NZTA certified, regularly inspected, and fully insured for passenger transport. Your driver holds a current P-endorsement.
About 2h 25m on the direct route (175 km from Auckland CBD). Pickup further from the CBD adds a little time.
Yes — Hobbiton Movie Set is comfortably do-able as a same-day private return from Auckland. Many guests book us for the full day so the driver waits while they sightsee.
The Hobbiton Movie Set near Matamata is the actual filming location of The Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies — a must-see for any visitor to New Zealand. Highlights include The Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, Party Tree.
We track cruise arrivals at Princes Wharf and Queens Wharf and adjust pickup automatically.
Yes. Pay securely with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Google Pay or Apple Pay. You can be charged in NZD, AUD, USD, GBP, EUR and more.
Yes — booster and child seats are available free of charge. Tell us when booking so the driver brings the right one.
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Ready to book your Blockhouse Bay to Hobbiton Movie Set transfer? Get an instant fixed quote on our homepage — pick the date, choose your vehicle, pay securely, and you're done. Every booking includes a professional driver, fuel, tolls, free Wi-Fi, bottled water and a 30-minute grace period at the pickup.