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“Hobbiton was great. Tour met all our expectations. Stephen was a fun host and shared a lot of details about New Zealand culture and life style. I would recommend this tour.”
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.
“This tour was amazing and would definitely recommend. Danny was a fantastic guide telling us facts on the drive to make it insightful and enjoyable. The Hobbiton tour was so much fun and the caves were a great addition. The stops on the journey were…”
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.
“Great tour of Hobbiton! The driver guide talked a lot about Auckland which was good. The guide at Hobbiton was funny and engaging. The buffet lunch was delicious! everything ran smoothly. I only wish the bus windows were clean so we could see the sights…”
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.
“It was a great experience with a friendly driver and a comfy van. The stops helped break up the trip and the snacks were a nice suprise!”
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 Cheeky guide was amazing. We learned so much about the countryside and the history of New Zealand as well as the Mauri culture. The tour guide at Hobbiton had his Master in JRR Tolkien. He was awesome, as well as the Glow worms guide.…”
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.
“Charming trip for anyone who is a Tolkien fan. The glow worm cave tour was very well guided- we particularly appreciated the total silence during thr boat ride. And the Hobbiton set tour is very well done.. as you walk through the paths the views…”
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 guide Dave Turner was amazing and knew a lot of fun information and had a great sense of humor.”
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.
“Simon with CheekyKiwi was such a cheerful, passionate and knowledgeable guide! Our favorite part was the kiwis and we also loved learning about the craftsmanship of the Māori people, so much so we almost forgot about the way-cool glowworms and cave at the start of…”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“the total package was great due to excellent driver Grant”
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.
“Our guide, Chris, from Bush and Beach tours picked us up for the day on time and was an absolute pleasure throughout the experience. His knowledge of the local area and great personality really made our day. Thank you to the team. Hobbiton was amazing…”
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.
“Every thing was excellent, except no WIFI on board”
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.
“Well organised and prepared. It’s a long day but worth the experience. The guides were amazing in all locations.”
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.