The route
From central Matamata, the transfer heads out of town towards the Hinuera area, then follows the appropriate local-road approach to Buckland Road. The destination is outside the town centre, so make sure your booking points to the attraction address rather than a general Matamata location.
Hobbiton Movie Set is at 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata. This page starts its example route at the Matamata i-SITE, 45 Broadway. If you want an accommodation pickup instead, change the starting address before checking the live price and suggested collection plan.
Wait and return
Book wait-and-return if you would like to come back to Matamata after your visit. Agree the return pickup and town destination while making the reservation, so you are not left trying to arrange a car afterwards. Both legs are charged as full fares; use the live quote to see the price for your complete booking.
Meet in town or request an accommodation pickup
The i-SITE can be a straightforward address to identify when your party is already spending time in central Matamata. Agree the actual meeting point with us, and have everyone together for the booked collection. Do not assume that a vehicle will be waiting without a confirmed reservation.
For collection from a motel, holiday property or private address, provide the street number and any useful entrance instructions. If you are walking over from elsewhere in town, allow yourself enough time to reach the meeting point rather than making the driver search for a moving group.
Town transport is separate from admission
Buy tickets from the official operator at hobbitontours.com. Hobbit Cabs supplies transport only; booking a car from the i-SITE does not book admission or make the i-SITE your attraction check-in point. Use your official confirmation to establish where and when you need to arrive.
We suggest arriving at the destination 15–20 minutes before your tour time. Enter that confirmed time into the helper on this page to assist with pickup planning. Even when you are staying locally, it is better to make an explicit transport plan than assume the destination is in walking distance of town.
Book the right amount of space
Choose from Standard sedan for up to three passengers, XL 7-seater for up to six, Premium for up to four, and Large van for up to ten. Let us know if you are travelling with suitcases, particularly when checking out of accommodation before your visit.
Your instant online price appears before contact details are requested. Payment is by card only, with a 20% deposit or 50% in December and January. The balance is due within 24 hours or before pickup. Review your start address, passenger count and return requirements before confirming.
Hobbiton Movie Set tour tickets are sold only by the official operator — book yours at hobbitontours.com. Hobbit Cabs provides transport only.
Questions
Is Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata town centre?
The transport destination is 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata, not the Broadway i-SITE address. These are separate locations. Check that your booking clearly distinguishes the town pickup from the attraction drop-off so you request the correct journey.
Can I simply find a car at the i-SITE?
Prebook rather than relying on a vehicle being there. Hobbit Cabs is based in Matamata, but that does not mean a car is continuously waiting at a particular town address. A confirmed reservation establishes your collection arrangements.
Can several accommodation pickups be combined?
Up to ten stops per leg can be included. Add each address to the booking and plan the order before departure. If your party can comfortably meet at one location instead, that can simplify the collection.
How do I know which driver to meet?
Your driver's name, vehicle details and phone number are available 24 hours before pickup. WhatsApp is available as well. Keep those details accessible and contact us if you are unsure about the agreed town meeting point.
What are the cancellation terms?
A cancellation seven or more days ahead receives a 97% refund. Between 24 hours and seven days the refund is 50%, with no refund under 24 hours. Admission is booked separately, so its cancellation conditions must be checked with the official operator.
Related pages
- All Hobbiton transfers
- Matamata taxi
- A private alternative to the Hobbiton shuttle
- Cambridge to Hobbiton
- Auckland to Hobbiton