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“I don't often leave reviews, but this was a great experience. If you are a LOTR fan, the hobbiton is a must see. We went on a rainy day and the staff provided umbrellas for everyone and still provided a phenomenal tour. The tour guides…”
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.
“I loved Hobbiton, but I really would have liked more time to use the restrooms and go to the gift shop. 20 minutes to foboth for us females is NOT enough time, especially if you have lines to wait in. Waitomo caves was nice but…”
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.
“We enjoyed a great day touring Hobbiton and learning more about New Zealand and enjoying the beautiful countryside.”
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.
“Our guide,Timmy, was great. He was personable and knowledgeable. He made plenty of stops in addition to the 2 main attractions. Hobbitown had some steps and uphill walking so be prepared. The cave was beautiful. It also has stairs and Read more”
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.
“Several hour ride to and from Auckland which worked well as I was operating on little sleep. Also Hobbiton involves a good bit of uphill and downhill walking which was manageable for me. However those who need assistance should advise as they have golf cart…”
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 lady driver and guide was excellent and filled us with so much information on flora and fauna and history and farming. Long day settings off at 7.30 and getting back almost 12 hours later. Glowworm cave was great and mesmerising and Hobiton so interesting.…”
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.
“It's a long drive from Auckland, but worth it. The Glowworm Caves were amazing to see. Also enjoyed seeing the geothermal mud pots and geysers in Rotorua.”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“Both Waitomo cave and Hobbiton tours were worth the money and the food was good too. Kim was a great tour guide providing history of New Zealand. The tours were lovely.”
Discover New Zealand’s magic on this full-day tour visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, with expert guides, hassle-free tickets, and stunning scenery.
“This tour was the highlight of our Auckland city stay. Tour guide Raymond was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept us on track. Plenty of time to see the sites.”
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.
“Fantastic day out. Damien was funny, informative about NZ and all things Peter Jackson and behind the scenes of filming. He was a great guide, we all felt like family by the end of the day! The Hobbiton experience was brilliant, especially the interactive holes.…”
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.
“Amazing day. A dream come true for me. I almost missed it due to a flight being rerouted, but Rachel and Simon helped me so much by suggesting I could still meet up with the tour if I could get to Hobbiton. I was able…”
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.
“Matt is an amazing tour guide! The whole tour went very smooth and fun! :) Thank you so much for this opportunity, I was so happy to visit Hobbiton and Rotorua!”
Explore Hobbiton and Rotorua in one day with this small-group tour from Auckland, including geothermal wonders, scenic sights, and expert guides.
“My driver/guide Simon was fantastic. I felt safe with his driving and loved learning about various things we passed along the way to our sites. He even gave us some quite time in the morning drive for people to take a nap due to our…”
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.
“The bus ride coming into the farm with the video and music. The tour guides were incredible. It was so well done.”
Two harbours, 48 volcanoes and Hobbiton down the road.