AUCKLAND · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 9 most-booked auckland day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one long day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
Most Popular“An absolutely perfect schedule to see two of New Zealand’s most loved tourist attractions. Our guide Shelley made a gray weather day shine bright with her fun attitude and interesting anecdotes along the way. Highly recommend!!”
Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo. Middle-earth tour, glowworm boat ride, included lunch, and guided commentary all day.
Roundtrip Auckland coach to Hobbiton with an official guided walk, a beer at the Green Dragon Inn, and a Hobbit buffet lunch.
“We traveled with Rachel and had an amazing time! Loved learning about New Zealand and had quite a few good laughs going to Hobbiton! Hobbiton was run like a well oiled machine and everything was perfect! My boyfriend loves LOTR and he always wanted to visit, I am happy to say it exceeded both of…”
Auckland to Hobbiton in a small group. Guided 12-acre Shire walk, 44 hobbit holes, Green Dragon drink, and sheep farm stops included.
“Fantastic day, everything went great! Really recommend”
Early pickup Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with scenic drive, guided Movie Set visit, and a free drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Our whole experience was great. Our tour guide Raymond was so friendly and knowledgeable about all things Hobbit and New Zealand. He went above and beyond to make our day special and comfortable. The Hobbiton trip itself was fanRead more”
Rotorua day trip from Auckland with Te Puia, Māori culture and geysers, lunch, Lake Rotorua, and optional Waiotapu or spa.
“The volcanic parks were amazing and beautiful. Lots of smells and beautiful colors. The geysers were amazing as well. I especially loved see the Maouri Arts and Crafts School. A portion of your money goes to their school so they can continue to teach and learn about their cultural crafting and arts. They carve wood,…”
Small-group Hobbiton Movie Set day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a Green Dragon Inn drink, and guided Lord of the Rings stories.
“To have what you see in the films brought to life was amazing. We were told a few 'trade secrets' like .... no I won't spoil it for anyone else who goes.”
Small-group Rotorua and Waitomo day trip from Auckland with Te Puia geysers, Maori crafts, a glowworm boat ride, and hotel pickup.
“We had a great time with Bunty. We saw the two sites that I was most excited about outside of Auckland without having to drive ourselves. We learned great facts about New Zealand and the history of the Māori people.”
A full-day small-group ride from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia, plus a quick Rotorua highlights drive—guided, guided, and long.
“First of all, Simon, our tour guide was fantastic! However, I got an email from the company the day before that Wai-O-Tapu was currently closed Tue-Fri (my trip was on Tue) and was offered to go to Te Puia instead. Lovely place but not whRead more”
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