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.
“We had such a great day! Our guide Liam has such an amazing and chill attitude which made it a great experience. This was definitely a great price for value, having transportation, attraction tickets and lunch included. We had a great time!”
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.
“We had a perfect day .Hobbiton was exceptional,the coach driver and guide were excellent and the meal we had was the best meal I have eaten for a long while.”
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.
“Hobbiton is a pure gem not to be missed ! This tour ensures that we also learned a lot along the way, pointing out landscape and giving interesting facts, To break up the trip stopped at wonderful NZ coffee shop and for ice cream on…”
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.
“Memorable experiences touring Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves, with some rest stops in between. Felt very well taken care of by our guide, Grant, who is very cute, jolly, and passionate.”
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.
“Despite the rain during the day, the tour was perfect. The guide was very helpful and provided lots of interesting information about New Zealand.”
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.
“Exciting experience , very enjoyable.Grant is the best. Overall it was great. Will surely recommend this.”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“A must do if you’re in Auckland. Waitomo caves were amazing, the lunch was good and Hobbiton was very nice and fun but a bit crowded. Overall a great excursion.”
Discover New Zealand’s magic on this full-day tour visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, with expert guides, hassle-free tickets, and stunning scenery.
“Really enjoyed the tour and the guide was very informative and patient. The country side was amazing”
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.
“Our tour guide Damien was excellent! So kind and shared so many hidden gems about New Zealand it was great listening and learning from him. The tour picked us up and dropped us off from our airport which was very convenient. I highly recommend including…”
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 enjoyed both the tour and the guide. The air conditioning on the vehicle struggled to keep the vehicle cool. Overall it was a great tour.”
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.
“Great and worth tour to see in one day all these locations. Grant was really valuable to drive safely and be able to give us all the insights and information about the landscapes and the New Zealand history. Fully recommended.”
Explore Hobbiton and Rotorua in one day with this small-group tour from Auckland, including geothermal wonders, scenic sights, and expert guides.
“We like to visit to Hobbiton. It is an experience that brings the movie into reality. We felt like we were part of the characters in Shire. The place was well kept and blended into the NZ environment well. My daughter after visiting Hobbiton watched…”
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.
“For a fan it was truly memorable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was a real plus. My spouse, as a complete novice, really enjoyed her experience. She was pleasantly surprised.”
Two harbours, 48 volcanoes and Hobbiton down the road.