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The 8 most-booked hobbiton 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.
“Great tour of Hobbiton! The driver guide talked a lot about Auckland which was good. The guide at Hobbiton was funny and engaging. The buffet lunch was delicious! everything ran smoothly. I only wish the bus windows were clean so we could see the sights Nikki pointed out more clearly.”
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with guided Hobbiton Movie Set, admission, and lunch at the Green Dragon Inn on a comfortable coach.
“Hobbiton itself was wonderful. Our Driver, Hannah, was also great. The bus, however, had a broken air conditioning and was miserably hot on the drive back to Rotorua.”
Auckland to Hobbiton in a small group. Guided 12-acre Shire walk, 44 hobbit holes, Green Dragon drink, and sheep farm stops included.
“Excellent lived everything didn't disapoint anything.”
Early pickup Hobbiton day tour from Auckland with scenic drive, guided Movie Set visit, and a free drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Seeing the Hobbit Homes was very interesting, the detail is amazing and hearing how they got the movie effects to work was very interesting as well. There is a lot of walking - I don't recommend for anyone with mobility issues. You are walking on dirt/gravel paths, with pretty significant up and down. My husband…”
Luxury day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves with guided tours, Mercedes transport, Wi‑Fi, snacks, and pickup.
“Hobbiton is very magical for any level of Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fans. The caves are very cool but not as friendly for small children as you are asked to be quiet for an extended period of time.”
Small-group Hobbiton Movie Set day trip from Auckland with hotel pickup, a Green Dragon Inn drink, and guided Lord of the Rings stories.
“Liked everything except we felt rushed. Would definitely recommend it to others. Michael, our driver and tour guide was very professional, knowledgeable, had great stories to share, and funny. He also gave good recommendations for the rest of our time in Auckland.”
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