The 15 Best Hobbiton Tours from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - The 6:30 a.m. departure from Auckland

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

Review of Auckland’s Hobbiton and Waitomo day trip, with lunch, transport, guide tips, costs, cave details, and honest advice on the long day.

“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 the sets where over the top beautiful”

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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

Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with lunch, transport, a Green Dragon drink, and an expert local guide.

“I loved Hobbiton, but I really would have liked more time to use the restrooms and go to the gift shop. 20 minutes to foboth for us females is NOT enough time, especially if you have lines to wait in. Waitomo caves was nice but we didn't see much once in the boat.”

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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

Visit Hobbiton from Auckland by coach, tour the movie set, enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, and eat a generous buffet lunch.

“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

4.Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

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

Review of the 9-hour Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with guided set access, Waikato scenery, Green Dragon drink, transport, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed a great day touring Hobbiton and learning more about New Zealand and enjoying the beautiful countryside.”

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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

Review of the 12-hour Hobbiton and Waitomo tour from Auckland, with lunch, small-group transport, glowworms, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Tour guide Timmy and assistant Dean were great - personable, funny, and full of information. Small group tour van was late-model, clean, and comfortable. Hobbiton was impressive - lovely and very well maintained. Waitomo caves were spectacular - especially the last one.”

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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

Review of the 12-hour Auckland tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with coach transport, lunch, guides, tips, and honest value advice.

“Great experience! Bus driver was amazing and went above and beyond. No WiFi on the bus. Lunch included as well as a snack and water in the morning.”

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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

See Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a full-day coach tour with lunch, local commentary, and guided visits.

“The Waitomo glow worm caves were fascinating and the talk about them was interesting. Hobbiton was amazing and very detailed. It was like stepping into a fairytale that I didn't want to leave. our Hobbiton tour guide Sam was great.”

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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

See Hobbiton’s movie set, sip at the Green Dragon Inn, and float beneath Waitomo’s glowworms on a 13-hour Auckland day tour.

“Sam at Cheeky Kiwi was the perfect guide; keeping us entertained and laughing all the way to Hobbiton, which was exactly what we hoped it would be. The waitomo caves were an absolutely top notch Valentine’s Day experience, and I cannot recommend it enough. Early risings, but completely worth it for movie fans and those wishing to experience a bit of behind-the-scenes and natural magic!”

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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 $176

Review of the Auckland to Hobbiton small-group tour, with farm scenery, a guided movie-set walk, Green Dragon drink, and practical booking tips.

“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

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

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

Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland in one long day, with transport, guides, entry tickets, snacks, and Wi-Fi included.

“Andy was phenomenal with his knowledge and commentary about New Zealand/Aotearoa. His commentary was one of my favorite parts of the tour and kept it very interesting. Additionally, my husband and I were running late before the tour started and him and his team was kind enough to give us a call and wait a few extra minutes to ensure we weren’t left. The tour itself was great and the activities were beautiful.”

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From Matamata: Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

11.Guided Hobbiton Experience with Bus Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 523 reviews · 3 hours · from $71Best value

Tour Hobbiton from Matamata with return bus transfers, a guided walk through the Shire, filming stories, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

“Fantastic tour well worth the money, our guide was excellent, even though it rained plenty of umbrellas available, the gardens and plants were beautiful, reminded us of home. Inside the property was amazing, the pub was brilliant”

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Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

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

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

Review of the small-group Hobbiton tour from Auckland, with return transport, movie-set tour, Green Dragon drink, buffet lunch, and practical tips.

“It was more than I had hoped for. There was just enough time to see and do everything. The guide was great. Thanks to Peter Jackson and the Alexander family for keeping this alive.”

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Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

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

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

Tour Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu from Auckland in one long day, with scenic drives, expert guides, snacks, and a Green Dragon drink.

“We had an amazing experience with Cheeky Travel on our tour from Auckland to Hobbiton, Rotorua, and Wai-O-Tapu. The trip was well-organized, and the comfortable bus with WiFi, snacks, and water made the journey even better. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, sharing great insights along the way. Hobbiton was magical, with its charming hobbit holes and movie-like atmosphere. Rotorua impressed us with its geothermal wonders and rich Māori culture, while Wai-O-Tapu left us speechless with its colorful hot springs and bubbling mud pools. Everything was seamless, fun, and truly unforgettable. Cheeky Travel made this tour an absolute pleasure, and we highly recommend ...”

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