Pick-up from selected Rotorua accommodationEnjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the Party MarqueeStep inside an authentic Hobbit homeReceive a complimentary Hobbiton souvenir voucherAdmission and guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie SetAdmission and guided tour of the Waitomo CavesTake a boat ride through the magical glowworm grotto at WaitomoSip on ale, cider, or ginger beer at the Green Dragon InnDrop-off at Auckland inner-city accommodation

Departure: 8am (from Rotorua)Finish: 7pm (in Auckland)Minimum of 2 adults to run this tour.There are staircases inside Waitomo Caves with approx. 75 stairs

Adults: 15 years +Child: 5-14 yearsMinimum age: 5 years

Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton & Waitomo

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Couple posing for a photo outside a blue Hobbit door on the Hobbiton Movie Set tour

Experiences

Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton

Caving & Underground Adventures

Family-friendly Tours

Small Group Tours

Day Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua

Finish: Auckland

Location: Rotorua

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 11 hours

Minimum Age: 5

Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo on a Single Day Tour

Start your day in Rotorua and head off on a truly iconic Kiwi experience. The first stop is Hobbiton, where you'll enjoy a fully guided tour of the magical movie set, stroll past hobbit holes, and visit Bilbo’s house. A buffet lunch in the Party Marquee and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn make it a memorable midday break.

Next, your journey continues to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Discover the underground wonders as you learn about ancient limestone formations from your guide. The boat ride through the glowworm grotto is a stunning highlight, with thousands of glowing lights above you like stars.

Step Into the World of Hobbiton

Hobbiton is more than a film set – it’s an enchanting walk through the heart of the Shire. From the iconic circular doors to the gardens blooming with colour, every detail is crafted to feel as if the hobbits have just stepped out for second breakfast. You'll hear behind-the-scenes stories and get an insider's view of how the set came to life.

Don’t miss the chance to step inside a hobbit hole, complete with charming, scaled-down furnishings that feel lifted straight from the films. After exploring, sit down for a buffet lunch in the Party Marquee before enjoying a cold ale, cider, or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn. It’s a magical experience that captures the imagination of visitors of all ages.

Sunlight peeking through trees onto a yellow-door Hobbit hole surrounded by a lush garden at Hobbiton Movie Set

Stone bridge and watermill next to lake on the Hobbiton Movie Set tour

Guided tour group posing for a photo near a pond at Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbit house with a yellow round door, rustic garden, and wooden picket fence at the Hobbiton Movie Set

Visitors taking a photo outside Bag End with the famous round green Hobbit door

Hobbit kitchen and pantry inside Bagshot Row with shelves of food props and wooden décor

Interior of a Hobbit hole in Bagshot Row with rustic wooden furniture and warm lighting

Buffet table with rustic dishes and decorations at Hobbiton Evening Banquet Feast

Large painted kiwi bird sculpture near the welcome sign in Otorohanga, New Zealand

Family group admiring limestone formations inside Waitomo Caves during a guided walking tour

Waitomo guide explaining cave formations to a group of visitors wearing helmets inside an illuminated limestone cave

A small tour group in a boat gazing up at glowworms in the Waitomo Caves with a guide explaining the natural phenomenon

Walkway inside Waitomo Glowworm Caves lit by glowing blue light from thousands of glowworms

Close-up of glowworms lighting up the ceiling inside Waitomo Caves

Pick-up from selected Rotorua accommodation
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in the Party Marquee
Step inside an authentic Hobbit home
Receive a complimentary Hobbiton souvenir voucher
Admission and guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
Admission and guided tour of the Waitomo Caves
Take a boat ride through the magical glowworm grotto at Waitomo
Sip on ale, cider, or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn
Drop-off at Auckland inner-city accommodation

Departure: 8am (from Rotorua)
Finish: 7pm (in Auckland)
Minimum of 2 adults to run this tour.
There are staircases inside Waitomo Caves with approx. 75 stairs

Adults: 15 years +
Child: 5-14 years
Minimum age: 5 years

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund*
Within 24 hours: No refund

*Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.