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 overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And…”
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.
“Great day out, everything went like clockwork. Stephen was an excellent guide and driver, welcoming and engaging.”
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.
“It's a good tour but the title "Small Group Tour" is a bit misleading. Sure, you will be driven to Hobbitton in a small group, but there you will join a big group tour... Hobbitton itself is great!”
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.
“Really wonderful, educational experience. Everything was easy and handled for us. We were worried it would be too long of a day but it flew by. Highly recommend.”
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.
“Visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves was an unforgettable experience. Hobbiton was absolutely magical and every detail so thoughtfully done that it truly feels like stepping into Middle-earth. David was an excellent guide, incredibly knoRead more”
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.
“Highly recommend this Tour! Absolutely loved hearing tour guide Rachel's stories along the way to our destinations, and the lunch was so good (one of my favourite meals of my entire trip lol!). There are lot's of different tour groups offering this service but those…”
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 was a great trip! Brad was very informative, patient and accommodating. There was a lot of time in the bus so next time I might include Hobbiton in the trip. The visits to the glow worm cave and Te Puih were fantastic. Plenty of…”
Discover Middle-earth and glowworms on this small-group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, including lunch, guides, and authentic experiences.
“Our guide was Timmy and he was awesome. You’re in for a treat if you get him. The tour was AMAZING!! Hobbiton was more than I could ever have hoped for. It was too fabulous for words! Even if you don’t like LOTR, it’s just…”
Discover New Zealand’s magic on this full-day tour visiting Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, with expert guides, hassle-free tickets, and stunning scenery.
“Aidan is the man! Awesome experience that I’ll treasure for lifeeee thx ! Kia Ora ~ Yalda from the USA 🇺🇸”
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.
“Enjoyed this tour thoroughly. Great way to spend time and see Hobbiton as this is one of the few tours that includes the lunch at the Party Marquee. Normally it's difficult to make reservations for the Second Breakfast, Lunch or the Evening FeRead more”
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.
“Grant was a joy from the start, we were his first pickup of the day and loved how he took time to ask where we were all from and then once we were a full bus of 16, relayed the same info so everyone effectively…”
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.
“We really enjoyed the visit to Hobbiton. We would have liked more time at the gift shop and the Green Dragon Inn. Alfredo, our guide, was excellent! He was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the history and facts about the areas we visited. And on…”
Explore Hobbiton and Rotorua in one day with this small-group tour from Auckland, including geothermal wonders, scenic sights, and expert guides.
“A rainy day made brighter by our wonderful guide, Mike, a.k.a. Cheeky Rachel 😊 we felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the day. Hobbiton is amazing! You really feel like it is real and you are a part of it. Highly recommend…”
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.