Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves: Day Trip from Auckland

On a movie set,
To the firefly cave

If you are planning a trip to New Zealand, try a small group tour that will take you to the must-see Hobbiton filming locations and Waitomo Caves in one day. You will be picked up from your Auckland city hotel for added convenience.

You can enter the Shire region, the setting of The Lord of the Rings, and experience the filming set yourself. Enjoy the romance with the glowworms as you cross the water at the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. And you can enjoy the natural scenery you see along the way and listen to the guide's detailed commentary.

Relaxation on the Hauraki Plains

Pick up from your central Auckland hotel and travel south over the Bombay Hills to enjoy sweeping views of the Waikato region and the beautiful Hauraki Plains. Upon arrival at The Shire Rest in Matamata, home to the Hobbiton Movie Set, your guide will take you on a tour of the vast grounds and share fascinating stories about how the Hobbiton Movie Set was built. Then, enjoy a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn. Enjoy a light lunch and share stories of Hobbiton along the way.

With magical fireflies

Take a boat ride through the world-famous caves and see the magical glowworms. On the way back, continue your journey north to Auckland along the mighty Waikato River through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful countryside. Finish by passing through Taupiri, a very sacred Maori burial site.