Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Overview
Available languages
11 hours
Mobile ticket
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
579 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating movie set and cave.
jcjjperez,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip to the Hobbiton movie set and Waitomo caves.Henry is a great tour guide. I recommend this tour.
A Perfect Day in New Zealand!
Tourist51386095816,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy was a great guide! Her stories were fun, she pointed out so many things along the way, she made a long drive seem much shorter, and she even pulled over to let us feed an Emu:-) She gave clear directions so we never felt hurried or lost. She was always visible during the transitions times between tours and gathering back on the bus. It was truly a wonderful day! I’m so glad we chose A&B Tours rather than going on our own.
A very memorable day
Stay14382641994,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a full day of fun. The combination tour was very well coordinated. Nancy our driver and guide was amazing. She shared many stories of New Zealand with her personal experiences. She made this a very memorable trip for our family.
Great time
mhmanning18,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an excellent time on this tour with our guide Nancy. She filled the driving time with lots of interesting tidbits about the towns, New Zealand and Maori culture. The Hobbiton and glow worm tours were lots of fun. Highly recommend
If you are prone to...
HIDETOMO Y,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour is amazing and our driver was knowledgeable and friendly person . I just wanted to advise you that If you are prone to motion sickness, i recommend getting a good night's sleep and taking motion sickness medication the night before the tour as it will be a long drive.
Great tours
Heather H,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable tour. Simon, the guide, was a great commentator & had a constant stream of facts about Auckland & the countryside between the city & Hobbiton/Waitomo caves. The Hobbiton set is amazing, the tour is very well organised & the facilities onsite are very good. Waitomo glowworm caves are beautiful inside. The cave tour is short but the guides are knowledgeable & friendly.
Hobbiton or bust!
Sightseer23896099469,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver, Raymond, safely drove us to Hobbiton and the Glow Worm cave. His talking points were relevant and interesting. It was a long day, but he brought out the chips and cookies at the right time for the ride home. Only a beer for the ride home could have made it better.🤣
Do this tour if you can!
lindafA2981UH,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Raymond as our guide! He was friendly with a good sense of humor. He gave us great tips that enhanced our tour of the Hobbiton Movie set, and told us inside facts that we didn't learn on the tour. The caves and seeimg the glo worms was really cool too. A great tour!!
Bucket list fulfilled
Kevin W,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hobbiton is amazing , dream came true Very precious hobbit holes Waitomo cave is interesting and knowledgeable, the cave guide was funny Overall tour is nice
Sardine mobile to Hobbiton
Brian B,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tours were both quite unique and memorable. The driver / guide for the day was very delightful and informative. The vehicle however was a packed sardine can for over 5 hours of commute time.extremely un comfortable. Too many rows, seat recline disabled. Worse than an airline coach seating. My neck is still soar. Would never do it again.
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