Activities & Tours: North Island

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland. Our tour from 1 December 2023 will be the extended Hobbiton Experience (now 2.5 hours) where you can venture beyond the door to a fully themed Hobbit Hole interior. Immerse yourself in the interior with entry hall, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, equipped bathroom, parlour and crackling fireplace. Be fascinated as the magical world of Hobbiton comes to life and take photos in front of your favourite places like the Hobbit Holes, the Shire and the Green Dragon Inn. Then journey to the World Famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and be captivated by the thousands of magical glowworms twinkling in the Grottos, the stalactites and stalagmites as you glide silently through the cave by boat. Marvel at the stunning scenery en route as we journey off the motorways into the real hinterland of New Zealand. All admission fees and cafe lunch included.

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based on 1584 reviews

See Details → Duration :11 hours
From $232.1

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Fully guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops While the destination you will be visiting is truly spectacular, we believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey, and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complimentary refreshments, and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This tour is led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibusses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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based on 639 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $109.78

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland

Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set plus the Waitomo Glowworm Caves all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Secret Animal Viewing Stops • Waikato Farming Region While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. This tour is less rushed than others, making it the ultimate Auckland day tour, and is led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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based on 688 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $235.24

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Movie Set tour. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo. On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms. Return to Auckland in the early evening. *tours at both Hobbiton and Waitomo join larger groups*

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based on 117 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $282.29

Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. Visit the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and have your picture taken outside the gate to Bilbo Baggins’ house. Explore inside a Hobbit home. Afterward, enjoy a cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn followed by buffet lunch in the Green Dragon Marquee. This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!

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based on 377 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $235.24

Waitomo & Hobbiton Guided Tour departing Auckland

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. A hidden gem near the township of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a world-famous film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. See the Hobbit Holes and learn how this private farm became Middle Earth.

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based on 651 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $237.75

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

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines two of the top attractions in the North Island together to form the ultimate day trip from Auckland. Different from other tours, guided tours at both Hobbiton & Wai-O-Tapu ensure you get the full experience. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park • Champagne Lake & Devils Bath • Rotorua City Highlights Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life, sharing their stories and background knowledge, and run in modern minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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based on 189 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $250.29

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, and hear intriguing behind-the-scenes stories as you stroll through lush farmland with your expert guide. Top off your half-day tour with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn and enjoy a Hobbits feast in the party marquee before returning to Auckland. If LOTR had you captivated on the big screen, this is sure to be one of the best day trips in New Zealand for you.

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $166.24

Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

Experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and the geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to two of the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Te Puia Geothermal Park & Pohutu • Maori Cultural Village and Arts School • Rotorua City Highlights While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Our tours are led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in a modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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based on 82 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $250.29

The Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland

Enjoy early access to the Hobbiton movie set and beat the crowds. Visit the most popular location where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were filmed. Visit the Kaimai Ranges, Hobbit Holes, The Mill, The Double Arched Bridge and have a complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn. This small group guided excursion which includes round-trip luxury air-conditioned transport from your Auckland city hotel or cruise ship. Enjoy free WIFI plus complimentary snacks and water on your tour.

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based on 193 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $112.91

Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour - EX Auckland

Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip! Explore Matamata and experience the real Middle-earth in a 2 hour fully guided tour inside the Hobbiton Movie Set, take photo's inside The Hobbit Holes & taste the locally brewed cider or beer in The Green Dragon Inn. We then head to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you walk through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.

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based on 360 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $257.19

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves - Start or Finish Auckland or Rotorua

More than most other companies - Our products always have added value (lunch) activities. We run smaller group tours in luxury vehicles. Our vehicles are all late model Mercedes most have one less row of seats than factory standard giving extra legroom for your comfort The ability to do and see what you want and also use us to transport you from one destination to the next or to return to where you started Due to low numbers and sustained losses caused by Covid 19, until further notice we will need a minimum of 4 people (or price equivalent) to run tours.

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $281.66

Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour

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 (light snack) at the Shire's Rest Café. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Auckland is included. Full-day tour of the Hobbiton movie set from Auckland Visit the original Hobbiton film set from the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' movies Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, entrance fees, and round-trip transport Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a personalized experience

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $219.56

5-Day Bay of Islands Rotorua Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Tour from Auckland

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover our cultural heritage at Waitangi Treaty Grounds and experience the natural beauty of the region on a scenic cruise before heading to the fascinating geothermal town of Rotorua. From Rotorua’s famous geysers and the glowing Waitomo Caves to the re-creation of Middle-earth at Hobbiton, you’ll discover scenic beauty and natural wonders, ancient Maori traditions and movie-making magic on this fascinating tour. This is an Independent coach tour, where you travel on a combination of touring coaches and sightseeing services with commentary and/or point to point coaches which may not have commentary. You will be with different people on each part of the tour and different drivers. You have free time to explore on your own and are free to choose where and when to eat, meals are not included unless specified.

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based on 29 reviews

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From $1533.76

Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on locations. Travel in luxury with chauffeurs with 25 years of experience in Tours & Transfers!

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based on 6 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $1492.98

Activities & Tours: North Island

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Waitomo & Hobbiton Guided Tour departing Auckland

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

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland

The Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour - EX Auckland

Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves - Start or Finish Auckland or Rotorua

Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour

5-Day Bay of Islands Rotorua Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Tour from Auckland

Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave

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