On location · HOBBITON AND LORD OF THE RINGS TOURS
The Shire is permanent, gardened and open daily; everything else is landscape. These 15 sort the Waikato set visits from the Queenstown range days, priced, timed and clear on what the ticket includes.
Walk Hobbiton’s 12-acre film set with an English-speaking guide, seeing Hobbit Holes, the Mill, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn. The 150-minute visit includes a short bus ride from the car park and one complimentary drink. Guides such as James, Wyatt, Sam, and Melissa are known for lively stories and useful film details.
“Just amazing, took me back to great cinema, well worth it!!!”
Walk through the 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set with a guide, seeing Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. The 2.5-hour tour includes shuttle transport around the grounds and a complimentary Southfarthing beverage. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and the route is wheelchair accessible.
“Excellent tour with great information, time to see the property, and a nice bus ride to Exhibits. Tour guide was very articulate and did a great job of reminding us the movie segments at different parts of the tour. It was really awesome to see two homes made up like the movie set”
Leave Auckland at 6:30 am for Hobbiton Movie Set and its Green Dragon Inn, then continue to Waitomo for a glowworm boat ride and Cathedral Cave. Auckland Scenic Tours uses small vehicles, local guides such as Liam, Shelley, Martin, and Matt, and includes a light Kiwi-style lunch.
“The Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour is a MUST-DO!! Our guide Mike was very energetic & positive (even though the weather was not the best). The Hobbiton movie set is on a BEAUTIFUL natural property and is well-maintaineRead more”
Travel from Auckland in a small group with guides such as Danny, Shelley, Stephen, Liam, and Nelson. Tour Hobbiton’s 10-acre Shire, enter Bagshot Row, enjoy a Green Dragon drink, eat a light Kiwi lunch, then glide beneath Waitomo’s glowworms. Expect an early start, long drives, easy walking, and no cave photography.
“We had an absolutely amazing time on the Hobbiton Tour and Glowworm Caves adventure! The experience itself was magical, but what truly made it unforgettable was our tour guide, Nelson. He was incredibly knowledgeable—sharing fun facts, history, and stories that made every part of the tour come alive. On top of that, he was so kind, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what he does. His energy made the whole day feel easy, fun, and super engaging. We had a blast from start to finish, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Nelson! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Auckland Scenic tours is the name of their company”
Travel from Auckland to Hobbiton with an English-speaking driver-guide, then follow an official walking tour through the Shire, enter a Hobbit hole, enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and eat a buffet lunch in the Party Marquee. Guides such as Rachel, Marty, Anna, and Stevie are known for adding humor and useful film details.
“We had a great time touring Hobbiton on our one day in Auckland before a cruise. Anna, our guide, was exceptional. She provided lots of interesting information about the sights and filming details in Hobbiton during our walking tour around the Shire. The highlight of the tour was our visit inside a hobbit hole: the rooms and details given to the decorations and artifacts were incredible and it really felt like a lived-in home. The drink at the Green Dragon was great and the lunch buffet was varied and plentiful.”
Travel from Auckland to Matamata in a small group of up to 15, passing through Waikato farmland before a guided Hobbiton visit. You’ll tour hobbit holes, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn, with a themed drink included. Drivers such as Wyatt, Grant, Geoff, and Simon add local stories along the way.
“Amazing experience. Hobbiton is beautiful and I recommend it to everybody, also those who hasn’t seen the movie.”
Travel from Queenstown toward Glenorchy with a guide such as Amy, Tristan, Dan, Max, or Solomon. Visit Bennets Bluff, Glenorchy Wharf, Twelve Mile Delta, Mt. Aspiring National Park, and Isengard Lookout. Expect film stories, local history, picnic snacks, costume photos, and a maximum of 11 people.
“Very knowledgeable crew. Easy to talk to. Safe driving. Intimate group setting able to provide 1 to 1 attention. Perfect length of time. Highly recommended”
Leave Auckland early for a full-day small-group trip through Waikato to Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Ride in a comfortable minivan with a guide such as Timmy, Pearl, Simon, or Grant, enjoy lunch, scenic stops, and guided visits to both attractions. Expect walking, stairs, darkness, and a long day on the road.
“Overall amazing experience everything was planned down to the minute. Our driver and guide Pearl was amazing.”
Leave Auckland at 7:45 a.m. for Waitomo’s limestone caves and a silent boat ride beneath glowworms, then tour Hobbiton near Matamata. GreatSights guides such as Rachel, David, Nicky, and Rachael provide commentary along the way. The 12-hour trip includes transport, morning refreshments, lunch, Wi-Fi when working, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“Charming trip for anyone who is a Tolkien fan. The glow worm cave tour was very well guided- we particularly appreciated the total silence during thr boat ride. And the Hobbiton set tour is very well done.. as you walk through the paths the views are all authentic. The he tour guide was vey knowledgable, with lots of facts about the making of the movies.”
Travel from Auckland by premium coach to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set. You’ll take a 45-minute cave tour with a boat ride beneath the glowworms, then spend about two hours at Hobbiton, including the Green Dragon Inn and a Hobbit hole. Guides such as Rachel, Dave, and Kenny are known for lively New Zealand commentary.
“David our driver was amazing , he gave us so much information about NZ, he was like a parents taking care of child perfect. Mu at the waitomo cave was explaining everything in a smooth way. Victoria from the hobbiton let us enter in this magical set with some drop of new movie coming and all the secret about the lord of the ring set from the past . 5 stars”
Travel by coach from Rotorua to Hobbiton with an entertaining driver such as Hannah or Ngata, then follow an English-speaking guide through the 12-acre film set. See Hobbit holes, the Mill, double arched bridge, Party Tree, and Green Dragon Inn before a generous buffet lunch.
“I loved the beautiful flowers, vegetable gardens and fruit trees. What amazing property. Seeing the small hobbit village was a treat and going into the hobbit house at the end was special too. The buffet at the end was very good and plenty. The only thing I can think of that would make it better would be to be able to see hobbit characters to pose with or perhaps a map or pamphlet of the journeys Bilbo and Frodo took leaving the Shire. Thank you it was a lovely experience!”
Travel from Auckland in a comfortable 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Grant, Aled, or Timmy. Visit Hobbiton for a 2.5-hour guided walk and Green Dragon drink, stop at Lake Karapiro, then explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves by boat. Lunch, snacks, water, hotel pickup, and entry fees are included.
“Wonderful day! Grant is superb and coordinated an amazing day of adventure. He did a spectacular job of breaking up the long drive with plenty of breaks for good eats. Book this tour, you won't regret it.”
Travel from central Auckland in a 16-seat van with a guide such as Grant, Dave, Simon, or Timmy. Enjoy Waikato farm scenery, a 2.5-hour guided walk around Hobbiton’s 44 Hobbit Holes, a drink at the Green Dragon Inn, and stops for food, snacks, souvenirs, and ice cream.
“My trip was excellent. Our driver Simon was charming and knowledgeable while also letting us have times of quiet to enjoy the gorgeous NZ countryside. I loved getting off the beaten path on our route back and seeing more of NZ then I thought I could in my very short stop over.”
Travel from Rotorua to Hobbiton in a luxury coach with commentary from guides such as Ngata, Hannah, or Kingston. Walk through Hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, Party Tree, Mill, and film-set details, then enjoy an included buffet lunch. The seven-hour trip begins at 8:15 am and returns to Rotorua.
“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.”
Leave Auckland at 6:00 am for Hobbiton, where an official guide leads you past Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. After a complimentary drink, continue to Waitomo for a guided cave tour and underground boat ride. Auckland & Beyond Tours uses small groups of up to 19, with Wi-Fi, snacks, and CBD pickup included.
“I had a wonderful experience on this experience. My driver was very knowledgeable on the activities and New Zealand in general. I learned a lot during my day and Adil made sure to go above and beyond to make this a memorable experience.”
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