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 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.
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
Pickup points
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
72 Victoria Street West, Corner Victoria & Federal Streets Auckland Central New Zealand
Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street Auckland Central New Zealand
Hilton Auckland
147 Quay Street, Princes Wharf Auckland Central New Zealand
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street, Auckland Central New Zealand
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Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Pickup included
Reviews
527 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip
Bruce P,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton is well done and organized. The canes were fun, but being unable to take pictures, it lacked something. Our guide, Andy was excellent.
Amazing Tour
neel 13,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During our trip, Mr John provided clear explanations, cultural insights, and helpful recommendations throughout the tour. The communication was friendly, professional, and easy to follow, which made the experience enjoyable and informative. Mr John was very attentive to the group’s needs, willingly answering questions and offering assistance whenever required. His enthusiasm and passion for the destination added great value to the overall experience. Overall, the service provided was highly satisfactory, and I appreciate the efforts in making the trip smooth, engaging, and memorable. I would be happy to join another tour under their guidance in the future.
Fun trip
Julie D,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience for a big LOTR fan. Hobbiton was lovely and the glowworms were great. My husband was having a little problem with jet lag / motion sickness and the tour guide, John, was very helpful.
Enjoyable Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Trip
michelr996,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland. Our driver and guide gave us lots of information and anecdotes during our trip to the different places crossed and everything was very well organized.
Awesome experience seeing the amazing Hobbiton movie set and experiencing the cave glow worms!
Reed S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jon was a wonderful drive/guide. He was very professional and kept us on time for our activities and safe! Thank you Jon!
Magical experience
arantzaabriljimenez,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, it was not crowded so JON make the time to know a little bit about each other. It was just 1 day but I didn’t felt it exhausting at all. JON is very kind and he drives very well. I really enjoyed the time. The landscapes were amazing and the booking of the tour makes it so easy to travel.
Hobbiton & Waitomo caves tour
Vacation34922109784,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and professional driver Raymond! Hobbiton was even better than I expected, and the gloworm cave was amazing. Full recommendation for this tour!
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Rozina P,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pablo was not only a gooddriver but a wonderful considerate host. A friendly guide. Muchos Gracious Amigo.
Amazing wxperience
JOHN S,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing Great day Great experience An amazing day in lord of the rings paradise I enemies every moment of it
Magical
614aisap,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour for a quick safe and fun day trip to Hobbiton and the glow work caves. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved both! Dave was our guide and very knowledgeable about NZ history and offered fun facts throughout.
From NZ$450.00
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