“Well managed, very informative tour guide, ran on schedule, and delivered on what was promised in the viator agenda. Hobbiton was super cool even if you don’t know the movies, and having a driver to get you there was worth every penny. Only complaint was lunch - which was overall unsatisfying.”

“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”

“Hobbiton was absolutely magical. The bus ride was long, over 2 hours, but very comfortable. our driver, Marty, was very informative and funny. Our guide in Hobbiton, Stevie, was great! It was hard to stop smiling. Beer at the Green Dragon was a real treat, and Lunch at the pavilion was very good. A trip well worth doing if you are a fan of the movies or not.”

“This was an amazing day trip! Our guide, Grant, was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Highly recommend this tour!”

“Long driving day . Left at 7:45 am and got back around 7:30 pm. About 2.5 hours to glow worm caves then 1.5 hours to hobbiton and 2.5 hrs home. But the countryside is stunning! Must see! Glow worm caves were very unique but felt rushed and it was crowded. Not a favorite. But glad i saw glow worms in their natural habitat. Our guide wasnt the best could have been problem. Hobbiton was very cool and i am not even a fan of the movie. But the working farm gorgeous. Flowers are stunning. Fun seeing set and beauty all around you . Our bus driver was wonderful with tons…”

“The lady driver and guide was excellent and filled us with so much information on flora and fauna and history and farming. Long day settings off at 7.30 and getting back almost 12 hours later. Glowworm cave was great and mesmerising and Hobiton so interesting. Both on wish list for a long time”

“Grant was an absolutely amazing tour guide!! He was friendly, prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour and make sure you get Grant as your tour guide!! Also Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves are a must see while in the North Island of New Zealand.”

“All wine tasting experiences were superb with knowledgeable hosts. Food was also amazing at the 375 restaurant. Weather was miserable but despite this it was a enjoyable experience I'd definitely recommend.”

“Although the ride there was long, the van was very comfortable with adequate stops, including bathroom breaks. Small group touring is the best option. Our driver, Michele commanded a wealth of interesting topograohy, and Hobbit movie making knowledge. Her wit and knowledge made the trip so enjoyable!! Hobbiton was an absolute blast!!”

“Really well organised and Pau made it so enjoyable. Loved the little anecdotes about living in Waiheke and recommendations of places to eat and stay with future visits etc”

“The driver made our day, thanks to him the day was amazing. Please let him know! Best regards Lars”

“We booked this tour as a cruise ship excursion on our own. We met at the bus stop in front of the HSBC building, about a 5 minute walk from the ship. We were picked up at 0945h and there was a total of 12 people on the tour. Our guides was Kevin and the driver was Ian. They provided a lot of history about the local area throughout the journey. We stopped at a bakery to pick up our lunch and a snack, provided by the company. We stopped at the Arataki visitor centre where Kevin explained the significance of Maori carvings at the site. We went to our…”

“Very well organised day with great transport. Not crowded or rushed in any way. The lunch at 372 is delicious and offers a beautiful view right on the beach. Excellent service all.day long. The scenery and wineries were fabulous. Worth every cent.”

“It was a great day. A must for all visitors! It will be a full but enjoyable day to be combined with a visit of Auckland.”

“Really well organized tour and our driver/guide Rachel and the guide at Hobbiton were both so kind and fun. I haven’t even seen the movies but I really enjoyed the experience, which is so detailed and well thought out. The lunch was also delicious and plenty of food!”