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Film Location Day Trips from Auckland: 15 to Book

39 tours  ·  from $176 a head

Hobbiton is two hours south and the caves are another hour on. These 15 compare the single-set days, the combined runs and the ones that include lunch or the evening banquet, with total travel time.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Crossing the Bombay Hills and Waikato countryside
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,677 reviews · from $229Our pick

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo with a local guide such as Martin, Liam, Shelley, or Matt. Walk through the Shire, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and café lunch, then glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Expect an early start, a long day, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was better then expected, liam our guide was top notch, from the planning, to the advice he had for travelers, the knowledge he shared during our tour, he starts the tour off saying we are family for the day, he definitely made all of us feel like it - even went above and beyond, my sister wanted authentic green stone jewelry for her sons, we spent 2 days looking around, without luck, while we were doing things, he took it upon himself and found a store that had the exact pieces she was looking for - do you know the next day we went to that store, they…”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch - The ride south from Auckland
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,505 reviews · 11 hours · from $221

Travel south from Auckland in a small group with guides such as Danny, Shelley, Stephen, or Nelson. Tour Hobbiton for 2.5 hours, enjoy a Green Dragon drink and light lunch, then take a 45-minute boat ride beneath Waitomo’s glowworms.

“Hobbiton was so dreamy, no words to describe just go and experience. Waitomo caves was magnificent, so many amount of sparkly worms up in the ceiling. Majestic.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch - Entering Hobbiton’s Rolling Farmland
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Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

3.Hobbiton Movie Set Day Trip with Festive Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,431 reviews · 8 hours · from $182

Ride from Auckland to Hobbiton with an English-speaking driver-guide, then tour the Shire with a local guide. Enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and eat from a generous buffet in the Party Marquee. Allow eight hours door to door.

“As a Hobbit/LOTR fan, and general fantasy lover, this was so magical! Bucket list moment. I Highly recommend as a trip to book. It’s been my highlight. Also lots of vegetarian options for the buffet lunch. Very filling wholesome food! 10/10”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Arriving at Hobbiton and boarding the green bus
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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

4.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,380 reviews · from $183

Ride from Auckland in a small group of up to 15, then join Hobbiton’s guided 2.5-hour walk through hobbit holes, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn. Guides such as Simon, Wyatt, Grant, and Geoff add local stories along the way, with snacks, water, and scenic stops included.

“We love the experience. Jeff, our driver, is very knowledgeable about New Zealand, Hobitton, Auckland, and Maori History.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Hobbiton: movie detail in the Waikato hills
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

5.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Leave Auckland at 6 a.m. for Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a small group of up to 15. Expect guided visits, Waikato scenery, lunch in Otorohanga, water, snacks, and lively commentary from guides such as Timmy, Pearl, Simon, and Grant.

“The trip was great. Hobbitin and the caves are a must see. Our guide that picked us up, Dean, was wonderful. Truly a tour worth taking.”

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch - The rural road to Hobbiton
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

6.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 796 reviews · from $271

Travel from Auckland by luxury coach to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. Expect a long day, a 45-minute cave tour, a two-hour Hobbiton visit, lunch, a Green Dragon drink, rural scenery, and commentary from guides such as David, Rachel, or Nicky.

“Really enjoy the program Driving is kind of long but driver David always try to cheer us up, David good job !”

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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch - Crossing the North Island by premium coach
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From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

7.Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 789 reviews · 11h 30m · from $261

Travel south from Auckland with a GreatSights driver-guide, then take a boat through Waitomo’s silent Glowworm Grotto and walk among Hobbiton’s famous Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, and Party Tree. Expect a long day, useful local commentary, a picnic lunch, and guides such as Rachel, Dave, and Nicki on different departures.

“We had a fantastic experience visiting the Waitimo Caves and Hobbiton. Our driver was brilliant and told us some great stories along the way to keep us entertained and educated! Highly recommend this trip! Thank you :)”

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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch - Leaving Auckland for the Waikato
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Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

8.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 607 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Travel from Auckland in a 16-seat minibus to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Expect a 2.5-hour Hobbiton visit, a Green Dragon drink, lunch, scenic stops, and a silent boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms. Guides such as Grant, Aled, Timmy, and Simon are praised for lively commentary.

“Grant was an absolutely amazing tour guide!! He was friendly, prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour and make sure you get Grant as your tour guide!! Also Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves are a must see while in the North Island of New Zealand.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour - Entering the Hobbiton Movie Set
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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

9.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 598 reviews · 9 hours · from $176Best value

Travel from Auckland in a 16-seat Cheeky Kiwi van with guides such as Grant, Dave, Simon, or Timmy. See Waikato farms, walk Hobbiton with an official guide, visit 44 Hobbit Holes, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“Fantastic day, our driver Hanaz from Cheeky Kiwi was amazing, very informative. Last stop to Auckland was the amazing NZ icream. only suggestion would be that the tour guide showing us around the Hobbiton Movie Set wear a microphone so we could hear what she was saying. Overall would recommend this tour.”

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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland - The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

10.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · from $279

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a small group of up to 19. Expect scenic driving, guided visits, a Green Dragon drink, an underground boat ride, Wi-Fi, snacks, and commentary from guides such as Adil, Dave, John, Andy, and Raymond.

“Aidan is the man! Awesome experience that I’ll treasure for lifeeee thx ! Kia Ora ~ Yalda from the USA 🇺🇸”

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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch - Walking into Hobbiton Movie Set
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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

11.Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 488 reviews · from $254

Travel from central Auckland to Hobbiton with a small Bush and Beach group, guided by drivers such as Chris, Damien, or Michelle. Walk among 44 hobbit holes, visit Bag End, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, then eat a buffet lunch in the Party Marquee.

“This is a great tour. Even if you are not a Lord of the Rings fan Hobbiton is a fascinating place. The tour guide was outstanding. Very knowledgeable, friendly and informative. The lunch was better than expected. Exceeded every expectation.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour - Hobbiton, where movie magic meets working farmland
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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

12.Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 458 reviews · 9 - 13 hours · from $256

You’ll travel from Auckland through Waikato farmland to Hobbiton, where a 2.5-hour guided walk visits 44 hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn. Continue to Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu with guides such as Alfredo, Aled, Grant, or John sharing local stories. Expect a comfortable but full 9 to 13-hour day.

“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 our return trip, he took us to see sites along the way home. It was great fun! Had a very enjoyable day.”

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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu - Small Group Tour from Auckland - Tirau’s corrugated-iron characters
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Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

13.Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai-O-Tapu – Small Group Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 450 reviews · from $266

Travel from Auckland in a small group of up to 15, visit the Hobbiton Movie Set with a Green Dragon Inn drink, then explore Wai-O-Tapu’s Champagne Pool, mud pools, and volcanic craters. Guides such as Simon, Mike, Alessandro, and Jeoff provide commentary along the way.

“Hobbiton lived up to the hype, the hot springs were unique, and Hanoz gave us a great experience as a guide and driver to each attraction!”

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Hobbiton Movie Set day tour From Auckland - The Waikato drive and countryside views
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Hobbiton Movie Set day tour From Auckland

14.Hobbiton Movie Set day tour From Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 340 reviews · from $204

Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton in a small group of up to 19 people, with hotel pickup, snacks, WiFi, and a professional driver-guide. At the farm, a Hobbiton guide leads the two-hour visit through hobbit holes, movie props, and newly opened furnished interiors, followed by a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“The bus ride coming into the farm with the video and music. The tour guides were incredible. It was so well done.”

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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch - Leaving Auckland or Rotorua
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From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

15.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 281 reviews · 11 - 13 hours · from $286

Travel in a small, roomy vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, Michael, or Herms. Tour Hobbiton, enjoy a buffet lunch and Green Dragon drink, then take a silent boat ride beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Choose a return trip or continue between Auckland and Rotorua.

“It's was raining in the morning but fortunately weather was clear by the time we reached Hobbiton our guide was superb energetic at the age of 94 just so so much of inspiration”

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New in Auckland Film Location Tours

★ 4.9Magical Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group from AucklandFrom $24831 reviews
★ 5.0Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from AucklandFrom $24235 reviews
★ 5.0Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland – Smaller GroupFrom $31237 reviews
★ 5.0Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)42 reviews
★ 4.52-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with AccommodationFrom $93045 reviews
★ 5.0Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland inc LunchFrom $23551 reviews
★ 4.5Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury MinibusFrom $31257 reviews
★ 5.0Magical Hobbiton: Small-Group Guided Tour from AucklandFrom $20159 reviews
★ 4.52 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from AucklandFrom $1,22257 reviews
★ 4.7Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Premium Day Tour from AucklandFrom $26961 reviews
★ 4.9From: Auckland: Rotorua via Hobbiton Tour One Way TourFrom $19669 reviews
★ 5.0Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)From $20472 reviews
★ 4.9Hobbiton Afternoon TourFrom $22387 reviews
★ 4.9Hobbiton and Rotorua Day Tour including Te PuiaFrom $25696 reviews
★ 5.0Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Fully Guided Day Tour from AucklandFrom $176101 reviews

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