Auckland
The Hobbiton and Waitomo runs from Auckland: the Shire’s 44 hobbit holes with a drink at the Green Dragon, glowworm caves by silent boat and combo days that do both with lunch. The movie set is permanent and the glowworms are real; both deserve the drive.
Discover New Zealand’s iconic sights on this full-day guided trip from Auckland, visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves with included lunch and transport.
Most Popular“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
Discover the magic of New Zealand’s Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves on this 11-hour day trip from Auckland, with expert guides, scenic drives, and authentic experiences.
“Really fun and a great value!! The glow worm caves were so peaceful and beautiful!!!!”
Discover Hobbiton on a guided day trip from Auckland, enjoy a themed buffet lunch and drinks, with expert guides revealing movie secrets—perfect for LOTR fans and curious travelers alike.
“Absolutely loved it - from the guides, to the food & drink and the tour itself! Highly recommend to anyone considering going, whether they are a fan of Tolkien or not :)”
Discover the magic of Hobbiton on this small-group tour from Auckland, featuring a guided walk, scenic countryside, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Excellent day, tour of hobbiton was fun, and enjoyed by all. Our tour guide was informative and gave us ample time to look at everything. Definitely recommend”
Discover the magic of New Zealand’s Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves in a small-group guided tour from Auckland, with lunch included and personalized attention.
“This was a great day out to see the sights of the North Island. Whilst it is a very long day, there is sufficient time to relax on the bus before anything of substance happens in the morning. The caves were lovely, but the real…”
Discover the magic of New Zealand with this full-day tour from Auckland, visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, with expert guides, stunning sights, and a lovely lunch included.
“This is a good day trip where 2 activities are combined - Waitamo Glow worms followed by Hobbitton set tour. Waitamo glow worms cave was a bit of letdown and we give only 3 out of 5 stars. The guide at the cave was trying…”
Discover the magic of New Zealand's Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves on a full-day guided tour from Auckland, featuring stunning scenery, expert guides, and a tasty picnic lunch.
“The Waitomo glow worm caves were fascinating and the talk about them was interesting. Hobbiton was amazing and very detailed. It was like stepping into a fairytale that I didn't want to leave. our Hobbiton tour guide Sam was great.”
Discover New Zealand's highlights in a single day with this small-group tour from Auckland, featuring Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Rotorua’s geothermal and cultural wonders.
“Our guide Cam was awesome, informative, upbeat and passionate about his country! We enjoyed the Glow Worm Caves and the scenic drive. The Te Puia area was interesting.”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“Fabulous trip from the moment we were picked up to the moment we we dropped back!! Glow worm caves were truly beautiful and Hobbiton was magical. A tad expensive but well worth the cost as I don’t think you’ll get an experience like this again!!…”
Discover New Zealand’s magic on this full-day tour visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, with expert guides, hassle-free tickets, and stunning scenery.
“Raymond was our tour guide, he was knowledgeable and professional. We learned a lot about New Zealand’s culture, economy and nature resources. Hobbiton town and glowworm are must visit attractions in the area. Highly recommended”
Experience Hobbiton on a small-group tour from Auckland, including a guided walk, a buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn—perfect for film fans and curious travelers alike.
“I’d been waiting a very long time to come and see hobbiton and it was everything and more. The guide was very good and gave information that I didn’t already know and the driver down to hobbiton was brilliant also - Ian was very informative…”
Discover the magic of Hobbiton on a full-day Auckland tour, including guided walks, scenic drives, and the Green Dragon Inn—an authentic LOTR experience.
“The amazing stories shared by the guide and walking through the hobbit house”
Discover New Zealand’s highlights on a day trip through Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu, combining film magic, geothermal wonders, and scenic beauty for an authentic experience.
“Aled was a terrific guide - energetic and friendly even at the crack of dawn, and full of interesting info about the areas we were driving through as well as the main activities. His love for NZ and passion to share it with visitors really…”
Explore Hobbiton and Rotorua in one day with this small-group tour from Auckland, including geothermal wonders, scenic sights, and expert guides.
“Our tour guide and driver had great energy and were super thoughtful, and kept us on time. Also, a great sense of humor. Our time in Hobbiton was super magical, and our teenagers loved it! A definitely recommend this tour!”
Discover the magic of Hobbiton on a full-day tour from Auckland, including scenic drives, guided set visits, and a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a true Middle-earth experience.
“Great experience! Pick up happened at the time advised and it was a smooth journey. The driver/guide gave us a lot of useful information”
Two harbours, 48 volcanoes and Hobbiton down the road.