From Auckland:Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Overview
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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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
Options
Hobbiton & Waitomo
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Safari33063801800,
Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful day and a wonderful tour by our guide Mr Ali. He did a wonderful job by providing us with lots of descriptions and explanations during the tour. Everything went on time. I would say it was a great experience at the caves and Hobbiton.
Amazing experience with this tour and this company
C4135LJrobertt,
Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot say enough great things about this tour, the guide and the company. John is a great guide. Jozefa helped us change things around at literally the last-minute to help us out after my scheduling mistake. It turned out to be a day my family and I will never forget. Highly recommend this company and this tour.
Hobbiton Glowworm Tour
jamescS6226XD,
Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hobbiton tour was excellent and our day tour guide Mike did a wonderful job of keeping us engaged with historical information while using humor and wit. Mike is an excellent guide and I highly recommend asking for him!!
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