Embark on a 12-hour tour of the Trollshaws Forest and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, famous filming locations from The Hobbit. Explore with Hairy Feet Waitomo and experience the magic of Middle-earth.
Embark on a 12-hour tour of the Trollshaws Forest and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, famous filming locations from The Hobbit. Explore with Hairy Feet Waitomo and experience the magic of Middle-earth.
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Trollshaws - Explore the ‘Trollshaw Forest’ as seen in the ‘Hobbit Trilogy’. Join a guided tour at the Hairy Feet Farm.
This location was featured in the Hobbit films and the LOTR series ‘The Power of the Ring’.
While the area is renowned for the Waitomo Caves and glowworms, the Mangaotaki Valley near Piopio was also used in The Hobbit, serving as…
- Trollshaws - Explore the ‘Trollshaw Forest’ as seen in the ‘Hobbit Trilogy’. Join a guided tour at the Hairy Feet Farm.
This location was featured in the Hobbit films and the LOTR series ‘The Power of the Ring’.
While the area is renowned for the Waitomo Caves and glowworms, the Mangaotaki Valley near Piopio was also used in The Hobbit, serving as the setting for Staddle Farm and Trollshaw Forest.
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Experience the enchanting glowworms in the Waitomo Caves. Thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave, which can be explored via a boat ride.

- Private transportation
- Entrance fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking tour guide
- All fees and taxes covered
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking tour guide
- All fees and taxes covered
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
The Denize Bluffs were utilized as a backdrop for multiple scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, notably for Trollshaws Forest. Hairy Feet Waitomo offers a guided tour for visitors to explore these iconic filming sites, which encompass Trollshaw Forest among others.
The journey begins with a brief drive through productive farmland, followed by a…
The Denize Bluffs were utilized as a backdrop for multiple scenes in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, notably for Trollshaws Forest. Hairy Feet Waitomo offers a guided tour for visitors to explore these iconic filming sites, which encompass Trollshaw Forest among others.
The journey begins with a brief drive through productive farmland, followed by a comfortable stroll around the areas chosen for the movie production. The tour guides strive to make every tour an intimate journey, showcasing a genuine insight into the Kiwi way of life.
- *Please be aware that each attraction requires a 3-hour, 30-minute journey. That makes the whole tour 12Hours of Experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.