⭐ Current Auckland tour inventory, compared
Hobbiton is not in Auckland: the film set stands near Matamata, roughly two hours south by road, and Waitomo’s glowworm caves are about two and a half hours away. Every listing here is therefore a long day trip. The useful comparison is group size, how much of the day is spent on the road, and whether lunch and both stops are included.
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.9 (3,093)
Set off on an adventure from Auckland to see New Zealand’s two most famous attractions in one day: the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
from €187 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (1,933)
Enjoy a roundtrip bus transfer from Auckland to discover the amazing movie set from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Embark on an official guided tour and feast on a the…
from €146 per person
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⏱ 11.5 hours · 4.7 (893)
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves on a day trip by premium coach from Auckland. Immerse yourself in the landscape of Middle Earth and experience the famous Glowworm…
from €219 per person
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⏱ 13 hours · 4.9 (793)
Hobbiton and Waitomo the Cheeky Kiwi way: travel with no more than 15 guests and a passionate local guide, plus secret stops that big tour buses don’t make, including a farm ful…
from €215 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.9 (707)
Hobbiton the Cheeky Kiwi way: a Tripadvisor Best of the Best 2026 tour with hotel pickup, a passionate local guide who collects your tickets, snacks on board and secret stops on…
from €160 per person
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⏱ 9 - 13 hours · 4.8 (517)
Hobbiton and Wai-O-Tapu the Cheeky Kiwi way: a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour with a Green Dragon drink, Champagne Pool and Devil’s Bath, a Rotorua city drive and secret stops.
from €225 per person
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⏱ 11 - 13 hours · 4.8 (405)
Discover the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves on a day trip from Auckland. Enter the world of Tolkien on a walking tour of Hobbiton and admire the glowworms in the world-fam…
from €240 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (303)
Experience the magic of the Shire on a tour from Auckland. Enjoy a hotel pickup, transport in a luxurious Mercedes van, and entry to the Hobbiton Movie Set with a guided tour.
from €165 per person
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⏱ 13 hours · 4.8 (273)
Waitomo and Rotorua the Cheeky Kiwi way: a small group, a passionate local guide and stories of Māori culture and New Zealand history along the way.
from €205 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (200)
Visit 2 top attractions in a single day on a luxury tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland. Travel in the comfort of a luxury vehicle with an ex…
from €225 per person
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⏱ 7.5 hours · 4.9 (184)
Join a day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set, where ’The Lord of the Rings’ and ’The Hobbit’ films come to life. Enjoy a personalized experience in a small…
from €155 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (166)
Discover New Zealand’s natural beauty on a small group tour from Auckland. Marvel at bioluminescent glowworms and learn about the caves’ geological formations and history in thi…
from €155 per person
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⏱ 10 - 13 hours · 4.7 (153)
Enjoy a day tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua from Aukland. Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour plus Te Puia and Rotorua.
from €240 per person
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.9 (147)
Visit two iconic New Zealand attractions with this small group day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and time for shopping.
from €263 per person
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⏱ 13 hours · 4.9 (117)
Hobbiton and Rotorua the Cheeky Kiwi way: a 2.5-hour guided Hobbiton tour with a Green Dragon drink, Pōhutu Geyser at Te Puia, kiwi viewing, a Rotorua city drive and secret stops.
from €225 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (99)
Enjoy a convenient door-to-door transfer from Auckland to Rotorua and make the most of your trip by stopping at Hobbiton on the way. Take a guided tour of the movie set and visi…
from €185 per person
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.8 (87)
Visit the real Middle-Earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set and then continue to the Rotorua Geothermal Valley, the center of Maori art and culture and home to the world-famous Pohutu…
from €225 per person
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⏱ 12 hours · 4.7 (87)
Embark on a captivating full-day trip from Auckland, where the allure of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves takes center stage, complemented by visits to the Otorohanga Kiwi House and t…
from €166 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (81)
Discover the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a boat tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours, where thousands of glowing Arachnocampa luminosa create a magical luminescent display.
from €140 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.5 (66)
Enjoy a door-to-door transfer from your accommodation in Auckland to central locations in the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a gui…
from €155 per person
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Discover Middle-earth at the Hobbiton Movie Set and glide through the starry glowworm-lit caves of Waitomo on this magical day tour from Auckland, where cinematic and natural wo…
from €205 per person
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⏱ 2 days · 4.8 (36)
The North Island the Cheeky Kiwi way: from hobbit holes to glowworm caves, and from an erupting geyser to the powerful Huka Falls. Two days, one local guide, plus secret stops a…
from €455 per person
Check availability → ⏱ 7 hours · 4.9 (32)
Discover the magic of Middle-earth on a day tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set. Explore the Shire, learn behind-the-scenes stories, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the sce…
from €168 per person
Check availability → ⏱ 13 hours · 4.8 (27)
Explore Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves, and Rotorua on a one-way small group tour from Auckland. Enjoy a guided tour of Hobbiton, a boat ride in the Waitomo Caves, and a tour…
from €225 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Bookings that combine Hobbiton and Waitomo in one day spend more hours driving than visiting; a single-stop tour is shorter and less tiring. Group size and price do not line up neatly here, so check the group size on each booking page. Tours that end in Rotorua are one-way and belong to a different plan.
Good to know
For its harbour and the Hauraki Gulf islands, the Sky Tower, volcanic cones of a dormant volcanic field inside the city, and the black-sand surf beaches of the west coast. Waiheke Island wine and whale and dolphin cruises are the most booked harbour experiences.
No. The Hobbiton Movie Set is near Matamata, roughly two hours south of Auckland by road. Day tours include the transport, but expect a long day.
About 40 minutes from downtown Auckland on the faster sailings; some crossings take longer. Check the timetable on the booking page.
Yes, on organised tours, but both are around two to two and a half hours each way. Geysers and Māori village experiences are in Rotorua, not in Auckland.
Not for the harbour, the islands or the organised day trips. A car helps for the west coast beaches and the wine regions outside the city. You can compare rental cars via our Discover Cars link.
Not guaranteed. The animals are wild, so a sighting depends on the day. Read what each cruise says about sightings and what happens if there are none.
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