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“An absolutely perfect schedule to see two of New Zealand’s most loved tourist attractions. Our guide Shelley made a gray weather day shine bright with her fun attitude and interesting anecdotes along the way. Highly recommend!!”
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.
“It's worth the visit! Everything was very well organized and our guide Danny was excellent, very knowledgeable and told us many interesting facts about the route to Hobbiton and Waitomo.”
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.
“Sam the tour guide was fantastic, good blend of knowledge, humour and information. Transport was spot on, driver was knowledgeable and made life easy”
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.
“Our driver is very knowledgeable and talked about NZ related subjects half the time so time passed quickly.”
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.
“Very good experience- schedule on time, and our guide/driver, Michael, was very engaging, funny, and simply the best.”
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.
“Great experience! Bus driver was amazing and went above and beyond. No WiFi on the bus. Lunch included as well as a snack and water in the morning.”
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.
“Everything was fine. The bus journey was a bit long. But both Waitomo caves and Hobbiton are not close from Auckland. Recommending it.”
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.
“What a wonderful place to visit. A great spot. Won’t regret. Also kudos to our tour guide cum driver. He was super explainer. My ‘thank you’ to him.”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“Sam at Cheeky Kiwi was the perfect guide; keeping us entertained and laughing all the way to Hobbiton, which was exactly what we hoped it would be. The waitomo caves were an absolutely top notch Valentine’s Day experience, and I cannot recommend it enough. Early…”
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.
“There is a bit of walking (about 1.8 kms) along undulating paths, so wear good walking shoes and be prepared for some steep sections. It was definitely worth it. Our guide pointed out all the significant places that appear in the movies.”
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.
“We met people from other countries and enjoyed visiting with them and getting to know them! We loved the tour guide for our bus ride. Don told us history and sang songs for us! We loved the tour guides at Hobbiton as well! They were…”
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.
“We enjoyed this tour a lot. Hobbiton was great and Waiotapu is very cool to see. Our tour guide, Cheeky Michael, was an excellent guide and we enjoyed hearing the history of the area. It's definitely a long day but there are good break points…”
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.