Auckland to Waitomo

The Denize Bluffs is a location used for numerous scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, one of which was Trollshaws Forest. Visitors can take a tour with Hairy Feet Waitomo, taking in the sites of filming locations including Trollshaw Forest and more . The tour is fully guided and starts with a short drive through farmland before taking an easy walk around the sites used for filming. The guides pride themselves on making every tour a personalized experience and showing a true sense of what it means to be a New Zealander.

Explore the iconic Hobbiton film set and the natural wonder of Waitomo Glowworm Cave in one day on this full-day tour from Auckland. Venture underground at Waitomo for an atmospheric cruise beneath thousands of glittering glowworms. After lunch (own expense), re-live your favorite moments from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films on a guided tour of Hobbiton.

Experience two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions on this full-day tour combining the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Travel through the scenic countryside and enjoy a journey into both fantasy and natural wonder. Your adventure begins at the Hobbiton Movie Set, where you can explore the famous Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Walk through the beautifully preserved village, see the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy the stunning rolling green landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life. Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you will experience a magical underground world. Glide silently on a boat through glowworm-lit caves and witness thousands of tiny glowworms illuminating the cavern ceiling like a star-filled sky. Learn about the caves’ natural history and unique limestone formations along the way.