Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton Tours of New Zealand
Middle-earth was filmed across both islands, so the best film location trips are rarely a single day out. These itineraries build Hobbiton and the wider filming country into a proper New Zealand journey.
Matching tours
Auckland to Rotorua Journey via Waitomo and Hobbiton
3 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Northern Express Escape
4 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
Accessible Aotearoa: Auckland to Rotorua Explorer
6 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on classic driving tours.
3 Day Hobbiton, Rotorua and Geothermal Experience
3 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Geothermal Gateway
3 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on adventure.
Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton Escape
5 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Central Highlights Self Drive Tour
7 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Family Fun North Island Tour
7 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Best of the North 5 Day Experience
5 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
Northern Best Bits Tour
6 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
Northland to Rotorua Discovery
8 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Uncovered Tour
5 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Southern Explorer
9 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Auckland to Christchurch Splendour
11 days across both islands, Auckland to Christchurch, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on classic driving tours.
North Island Jewels Discovery
9 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
The Heritage Trail
9 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, built around the famous trains. Strong on food & wine.
North Island Explorer - Accessible Tour
10 days across the North Island, from Auckland through to Wellington, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Upper North Island Adventure
8 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
North Island Express
7 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Northern Explorer Family Adventure
12 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
From the Shire to the Fires of Mordor
8 days across the North Island, Auckland to Wellington, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on classic driving tours.
North Island Food, Art, and Nature Tour
7 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Cape to Capital Self Drive Tour
17 days across the North Island, Auckland away to Wellington, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on classic driving tours.
Northern Family Fun Break
12 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Before you choose, worth a read: Is Hobbiton worth it if you are not a superfan? · Lord of the Rings filming locations you can genuinely visit