Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Overview
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11 hours
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Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip!
Experience the real Middle-earth in a 2.5 hour fully guided tour inside the Hobbiton Movie Set, take photo's inside The Hobbit Holes & taste the locally brewed cider or beer in The Green Dragon Inn.
We then head to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you walk through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
Snacks
All entry tickets & guided tours
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
Walk around the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided Tour where the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit films were made, Finish the trip with a stop at the Green Dragon for a beverage.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Walk through the Iconic Glow Worm caves on a guided Tour and see the spectacular formations, finish the tour with a boat ride through the Glowworm tunnels.
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
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Reviews
474 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Experience
Hanaa S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the best experiences we had as a family Viator made everything easy our bus driver was amazing and so knowledgeable
Was awesome !!
Danielle A,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything was such an amazing experience!! And everyone was so knowledgeable. Small group which was nice too. Hobbiton was everything we wanted and more, and the caves were really good. Andy knows so much about New Zealand, especially Auckland and the sites we saw today and we were very appreciative of his pulling over for an ice cream break and the suspension bridge!
Great day out - really loved it
linnelltim,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Long day, but doing both Hobbiton and the caves makes great use of time. Really great driver/guide, Warren, gave very informative commentary on the way down and proactively managed the bookings as we ran a bit ahead of time. Hobbiton itself despite renovation works, is just great, the attention to detail is breathtaking, and the breakfast in the cafe was lovely. The caves are amazing, the glow worms are something I’ve never seen before and the boat out of the cave in the dark is a stunning way to see them.
Amazing commentary
Alyssa N,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Andy was phenomenal with his knowledge and commentary about New Zealand/Aotearoa. His commentary was one of my favorite parts of the tour and kept it very interesting. Additionally, my husband and I were running late before the tour started and him and his team was kind enough to give us a call and wait a few extra minutes to ensure we weren’t left. The tour itself was great and the activities were beautiful.
Don’t miss out
Noelle M,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was so amazed by what I saw at both Hobbiton and the glow worms. It’s something to see, and I highly recommend it
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