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Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Cave on this full-day tour from Auckland. Experience an important Middle-earth and ‘Lord of the Rings’ location on the guided tour of Hobbiton, and sip a refreshment at The Green Dragon Inn. Afterward, take in the twinkling light of glow worms at Waitomo. Ensure your admission to two of New Zealand’s top destinations by booking this tour in advance.

Enjoy two North Island highlights on an easy day trip from Auckland. Avoid the hassle of self driving or taking public transport when you join a guided tour. Tickets to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves are included. Participate in guided tours of both attractions so you can learn more about the cultural and natural significance of these memorable places.

Uncover the magic and mysteries of Middle Earth on a visit to New Zealand’s most iconic 'Lord of the Rings' film site — Hobbiton. Explore the film set on a guided tour, pose for photos in the Hobbit Holes, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and tuck into lunch (own expense) at the Shire's Rest Café. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Auckland is included.

Explore the Shire and Middle-Earth on this full-day Hobbiton and Rotorua tour from Auckland. Travel through Waikato with a guide and admire panoramic views over the Hauraki Plains. Enjoy a guided tour of Hobbiton — made famous in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ movies. Learn how the set was created, and discover sites you love including the Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, and the Mill. After lunch in Te Puia, enjoy a bit of sightseeing in Rotorua.

Movie fans will love this easy day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, in Matamata. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and enjoy the views during the two-hour journey. You’ll arrive at Hobbiton early to beat the crowds and have more space. Learn all about the filming of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies, including fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, on an in-depth two-hour guided tour.

Visit two of New Zealand’s most popular attractions on this full-day tour. First, head to Middle Earth and take a 2-hour guided tour around the 12-acre Hobbiton Movie set. Then, make your way to Rotorua and discover the incredible Geothermal Valley. See the largest geyser in the southern hemisphere, jumping mud pools, see live kiwi birds, and learn the history of the native Maori people.

Discover the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island, from Rotorua’s geothermal pools and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to the Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Enjoy standard (3 star hotel) or superior (4 star hotel) overnight accommodation in Rotorua.

Explore the vivid imagination of J.R.R Tolkien in real life, with this two-hour return trip to Hobbiton from Auckland. On this relaxing, scenic tour, you will have the unique opportunity to get an up-close-up view of the Hobbiton movie set and feel the magic of New Zealand’s very own Middle Earth.

Experience the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films were made, with this unique small-group tour from Auckland. Arrive in time for a sunset tour of the Shire, enjoy an included drink at the Green Dragon Inn, then feast on a Hobbit-inspired dinner banquet. End the evening with an unforgettable lantern-lit walk through the village of Hobbiton.

Make the most of a travel day with a transfer service between Rotorua and Auckland that includes a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Instead of heading straight to Auckland and missing the sights along the way, you’ll stop to learn more about movie-making history at the set, where parts of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were filmed.

Whether you’re on your honeymoon in New Zealand or just want to spend more quality time with your partner, this private tour from Auckland is a romantic way of seeing two North Island highlights. Departing from a location of your choice in Auckland, your private chauffeur will drive you south, to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves. Customize the itinerary to suit your needs and interests.

This day trip from Auckland drops you into two otherworldly places: the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. The full-day itinerary is ideal for fans of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, with the added bonus of seeing a cave lit by tiny glowworms. Numbers are limited to 11 minivan passengers to keep it intimate.

Travel south after morning pickup from your Auckland hotel. En route to Hobbiton, enjoy a quick stretch break before arrival at the Hobbiton Movie Set. Fans will love the guided tour of the Shire, a prime filming location for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie series. Stop for photos as you’re entertained with tales about the making of the films. Then head to the Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary drink. After your tour of Hobbiton, you will be transferred to Rotorua by 1pm, allowing time to explore the city in the afternoon. *please note from April to November 2023 there will be construction on set due to the Bagshot Row Development. This should not affect your tour too much apart from not seeing Samwise Gamgee’s home & a bit of construction noise. From 1st Dec 2023 the tour will be an additional 30 min to include the new Bag Shot Row experience. Lunch will also be included from 1st Dec 2023. Drop off in Rotorua will be at 2.30pm approx.

Combine three of New Zealand’s most popular attractions on this 2-day tour from Auckland. Step into Middle Earth on a tour of the Hobbiton movie set from 'Lord of the Rings,' explore the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, and cruise through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This great-value tour includes hotel pickup, some meals, and overnight accommodation in Rotorua.

Making something scary isn’t actually scary at all. It’s highly enjoyable with smiles and laughs all around. You’ll be guided through a Workshop brief based on the faux horror movie Fauna, featured in the Wētā Workshop Unleashed experience. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to design a gruesome wound, inflicted by a terrifying monster, and use prosthetic effects to apply it to your arm? At our 'Intro into special effects' creative workshop, our Wētā Workshop Unleashed crew will teach the basic tricks of the trade to deliver realistic prosthetic effects that will make your friends and family cringe in terror, and giggle with horrified delight. The thrill of hands-on creative workshops is experiencing what it’s like to be a practical effects artist working on the movies, creating ghastly effects for a variety of scenes.

Discover two of the North Island’s most popular attractions in one day with this full-day tour from Auckland. Travel in the comfort of a private luxury vehicle with guided commentary from your driver, then join guided group tours to experience the Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set. Cruise along an underground river beneath a canopy of glittering glowworms and learn about the making of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.

Make the most of three days on New Zealand’s North Island on a convenient group tour. There’s no need to self-drive or plan all the logistics yourself. Starting in Auckland, you’ll cover several of the island’s outstanding natural and cultural highlights, including Waitomo Caves, the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, a Maori cultural experience, and geothermal attractions around Rotorua. Choose the accommodation type to suit your budget and preferences.

Explore the iconic Hobbiton film set and the natural wonder of Waitomo Glowworm Cave in one day on this full-day tour from Auckland. Venture underground at Waitomo for an atmospheric cruise beneath thousands of glittering glowworms. After lunch (own expense), re-live your favorite moments from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films on a guided tour of Hobbiton.

Soak up all the North Island highlights on this 5-day journey from Auckland by coach. Your itinerary includes a drive along Ninety Mile Beach at Cape Reinga; enjoy an overnight stay near the bubbling hot springs of Rotorua; a visit to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride through Glowworm Grotto; and a Hobbiton Movie Set tour to see filming locations for ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ Listen to informative commentary on board.

First-time visitors or anyone with limited time in Wellington will enjoy a private half-day sightseeing tour. Avoid the hassle of self-driving or catching slow public transport. Check out many of the capital’s highlights, including the New Zealand Parliament, the Wellington Cable Car, Mount Victoria, and other must-see attractions. Get a handy introduction to the city and see where landmarks are that you can explore further later.

See two of New Zealand's most famous attractions in one day! The breath-taking Waitomo Glowworm Caves & the magical Hobbiton Movie Set. All our tours are run in small groups, in modern mini buses, specially built to enhance your tour experience and day. On board we have amazing guides who are passionate about New Zealand and the attractions/activities you are visiting, who always have a lot of stories, facts and commentary to keep you entertained along the way. There are so many little things that make our tours unique and memorable including secret stops, surprise wildlife viewings, complimentary water and snacks, USB charging points for your devices and even Wifi access in the tour vehicle. We are proud that our customer reviews show it's not all about the destination... it's the journey that makes our tours special.

Combine two of New Zealand's favorite locations - Hobbiton Movie Set and Te Puia with a private guide and transport to and from Hobbiton and Te Puia. Sit back and relax in our luxury vehicles and escape the crowds with this exciting private tour.

Fans of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” won’t want to miss this easy tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton movie set experience. If you don’t have time to drive down to the Waikato countryside independently, this organized tour makes things easy. At Hobbiton you’ll see where many of your favorite movie scenes were made and behind-the-scenes stories will bring the sets to life.