From Auckland:Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
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Experience New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders in one incredible day. Begin with a pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through the Waikato region, featuring stunning landscapes of rolling hills and mountains. The first stop is the Waitomo Caves, where a guided tour takes you deep underground to see breathtaking limestone formations, ending with a magical boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms create a starry canopy. Then, continue to the Alexander Family Sheep Farm, the gateway to Hobbiton. Here, board the iconic green bus for a 2.5-hour guided tour of the famous movie set. Explore 44 hobbit holes, stroll through vibrant gardens, and discover behind-the-scenes stories from "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films, finishing with a refreshing drink at the Green Dragon Inn. This tour perfectly combines adventure, stunning scenery, and cinematic magic, making it a truly unique experience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
Embark on your expedition from the largest city in New Zealand. As we set out, your guide will kick off the day's adventures, laying the groundwork for an enthralling exploration. Travel journey time from Auckland to Waitomo Caves
As you arrive at the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, prepare to be amazed by the spectacular limestone formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and lime columns. A guided tour takes you deep into the caves, leading to the Glowworm Grotto. Here, you'll board a boat for a serene cruise through the grotto, where thousands of glowworms create a mesmerizing, starry display overhead—a truly unique and magical experience.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Admission to Fully Guided Tour of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
Admission to a fully guided experience of the Hobbitton Movie Set
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals are not included part of the tour, we allow short breaks and a stop for lunch where you are welcome to buy your own
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Hobbiton & Waitomo
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
patrickfU2629JG,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved every moment of the tour!!! Paul was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He made the experience so much greater! Highly recommend this tour!
Best day tour from Auckland
X9169RWjoshuam,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day tour from Auckland, we'll organised. We had some spare time to kill so were lucky to make a quick additional stop for a short bush walk. Our guide Chris did a great job. Highly recommended!
Great tour!!
B1123SEvanessal,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great! The Waitomo glowworm caves and Hobbiton were amazing. Chris was a fantastic guide, super knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting history, culture, and geography facts along the way. The bush walk we did between tours was also a really nice touch :)
Unique and astonishing
Z9503MM,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was stunning!! Absolutely unforgettable experience in the caves and of course gorgeously cute Hobbiton. I loved every second of it. Many thanks to the organisers. Highly recommended!
Amazing full day tour. Highly recommended
Dreamer22084810706,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really amazing. We really had loads of fun. Jaime is one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced. He was really knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We would highly recommend this tour to our friends and family 😊
Waitomo Caves/Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
445augustinep,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wayne was on time to pick us up from our hotel. He had great knowledge of places in New Zealand on the drive to Waitomo and Hobitton. My wife and I learned a lot about Auckland. He makes a great tour guide!!!!!
Fantastic experience
Pathfinder222451,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Memorable day at the Weitamo Gloworm caves and Hobbiton movie set. I was picked up on time at a convenient location. Wayne, our driver and guide was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, telling us about sights on the way. At each of the spots, the handoff to the local guides was flawless. Highly recommend this small group tour company.
Waitomo Cave and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Dream44686045107,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had a wonderful time on 27 Nov during the Waitomo Cave and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. Everything was well-planned by Expedigo, from departure arrangements to toilet and meal breaks. The weather was perfect, and our guide and driver, Wayne, provided informative explanations throughout the journey, which was a great bonus.
Book this tour!
angelo A,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was as described, perfectly coordinated and enjoyable. Dean, our driver/host kept us engaged during the road trip .
Worth a visit
Minh T,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was great on the day. Very good and informative tour guide (Annie). Plenty of time to take photos & look around. Love the ginger beer at the Dragon Inn
From NZ$415.00
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