Activities & Tours: North Island

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

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.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $235.24

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

On this small group, fully guided One Way trip, visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and other stops and secret locations on the way from Auckland to Rotorua. Highlights: • Hobbiton & Alexander Family Sheep Farm • Green Dragon Inn • Rotorua • Waikato Farming Region • Surprise Stops 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. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly 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 32 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $187.56

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

We pick up all customers using several vehicles. You will not be driven around the city from hotel to hotel for hours before we leave Auckland. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua including sightseeing + Buffet Lunch add options to this tour - Waiotapu, Redwoods Treewalk or Polynesian Spa - Options are to replace tour at Te Puia. All sightseeing is completed by 4:30pm. Finish in Rotorua or return to Auckland. If staying in Rotorua, you will be dropped at your centrally located accommodation before the group leaves to go back to Auckland. Please note that because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years, as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group tour - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price. Guaranteed departure - 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 43 reviews

See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $281.66

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

Experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves plus the Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set all in one day. This unforgettable combo tour takes you to the top tourist attractions in the North Island. Highlights: • Waitomo Glowworm Caves • Hobbiton & Bagshot Row • Alexander Family Sheep Farm • 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 21 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $235.24

2 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a two-day escape from Auckland. 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 two-day tour.

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based on 56 reviews

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From $994.28

Hobbiton Movie Set day tour From Auckland

Enjoy this full-day excursion from Auckland to the magical Hobbiton Movie Set, where the well-loved trilogies were brought to life. Free pickup and drop-off services from any location within Auckland central. Relax on the 2-hour scenic drive to the set, with beautiful stops along the way for photos. Immerse yourself at Hobbiton with a 2-hour professionally guided tour. Sit down and soak it all in with a free drink (alcoholic or non) at the Green Dragon Inn, which was also a filming location.

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based on 231 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $203.87

Weta Workshop Unleashed - Intro into Special Effects

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.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $40.77

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way

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.

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $282.29

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Fully Guided Day Tour from Auckland

Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour to the magical and enchanting Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings Movie Set. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime to one of the most iconic New Zealand attractions in an idyllic location, all in just one day from Auckland. See how this beautiful piece of farmland has been transformed into the Shire from Middle Earth.Our simply magical and enchanting tour takes place over 8 hours and with the insight of our highly knowledgeable local tour guide, it truly will be a day to remember. No trip to New Zealand’s North Island is complete without a visit to this iconic attraction, so don’t hesitate to book your trip with us as our tours fill up quickly! Take photos in front of your favourite places like the Hobbit Holes, The Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. Afterwards visit the Shire Store, which features an extensive selection of souvenirs to remind you of your visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set.

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based on 93 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $169.37

Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley Tour departing Auckland

Visit the top two destinations in New Zealand in one amazing day trip! 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. Then head to Rotorua where you will visit Te Puia & Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley, where you'll come face to face with the largest Geyser in the Southern Hemisphere, jumping mudpools, and live kiwi birds, and hear our Maori guides share stories passed down from their ancestors.

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based on 75 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $373.87

2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

We pick up all customers using several vehicles. Join this 2-day tour for the chance to visit the Hobbiton Move Set, Rotorua and Waitomo Caves. Experience a wide range of local culture and geothermal activity. Admission fees, accommodation and most meals included. Note - because of the amount of travel time this tour is not suitable for children under 2 years as part of the group - It can be booked as a private group - please ask TripAdvisor/Viator to contact us for the custom price. This tour is specifically designed for Trip Advisor/ Viator clients and includes a cultural dinner, Hobbiton, Thermal activity and sightseeing plus 4 star accommodation. We are able to customise the programme to suit individual needs so if you want something slightly different please contact us through Viator and tell us what you are looking for. 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 35 reviews

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From $783.5

Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from Auckland to Auckland

After leaving Auckland we travel through the Waikato region, which is well known for cattle and dairy farming. You will also pass some sheep farms on your way to Hobbiton. On arrival at Hobbiton you will have time get something to eat (own expense) or explore the Shires Rest Souvenir shop before joining Hobbiton Tours for a group walking tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set including a complementary drink at the Green Dragon before boarding our coach to return to Auckland This tour starts later than most (at 12 noon) and we guarantee departure. 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 15 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $218.93

Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)

Experience this full-day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton and Lord of Rings Movie Set, where the popular trilogies were brought to life. We offer free pickup and drop-off from any Auckland central location. Sit back and relax on the 2-hour scenic drive to the movie set, with a stunning stop along the way for a photo and a sightseeing drive through Matamata township. Explore Hobbiton with a 2-hour guided tour by a professional guide. Wander past the iconic Bag End and welcoming Hobbit holes before stopping for a refreshing complementary drink in the Green Dragon Inn. Even if you are not a fan this is a must-do in New Zealand.

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based on 30 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $218.93

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Bluespring & Glowworm Cave day tour

You will be heading to Hobbiton Village as the first spot for 2 hours. You will be joined in a guided group tour of the Hobbiton village tour. Then you will have a lunch at the Tirau town on your own. But the recommended lunch will be the NZ handmade burger. After lunch, you will be going to the Blue-Springs at Putaruru for an hour. You will walk around 40 mins. After this place, you will be joined a guided group tour at the Waitomo Glowworm Cave as the last spot for an hour. Then you will be back to Auckland. * NOTE * AS BLUESPRING TRACK IS TEMPORALLY CLOSED DUE TO LAND SLIDE, SO BLUESPRING IS NO LONGER ABLE TO VISIT. WE ARE TAKING YOU TO THE HAMILTON GARDEN INSTEAD OF BLUESPRING. PLEASE BE NOTED.

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 to 13 hours
From $595.94

Private Tour - Hobbiton and Te Puia

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.

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $482.55

Activities & Tours: North Island

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton Small Group Tour from Auckland

2 Day Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set day tour From Auckland

Weta Workshop Unleashed - Intro into Special Effects

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Fully Guided Day Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley Tour departing Auckland

2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

Hobbiton Afternoon Tour in Luxury Minibus from Auckland to Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Group Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds!)

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Bluespring & Glowworm Cave day tour

Private Tour - Hobbiton and Te Puia

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