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
581 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip with Nancy was Amazing
S6462XBstevea,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy was amazing. I particularly like the wealth of information she provided. Absolutely wonderful.
Hobbiton and Waitomo tour
drpritikas,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed our time with Nancy our tour guide. She was also extremely knowledgeable about the Maori culture. We first heded to Hobbiton which was a really good experience and then to Waitomo caves. We did stop to look at Ostriches and Emus, we also saw some eels and had some fantastic NZ ice cream. All in all a very good experience, would definitely recommend touring with Nancy. Eric and Pri USA
Best Guide
Stefan A,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very well organised trip with a fantastic guide, Henrik. We learned a lot and had great fun. Hobbit very well organised.
Long but very enjoyable day
Deborah G,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Henrik was a great driver and gave very interesting commentary during the drive. Access to both locations was facilitated by his knowledge and efficiency. For lunch we stopped at a small town (Ōtorohanga) where we had approximately 30 minutes to get a bite. There were several options. Door to door our tour was about 12 hours.
Awesome day
P1003OCjohnc,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hobbiton was as awesome as expected. The Waitomo caves were amazing too. Bus trip always going to be long but well driven by Henrik and he gave a good commentary along the way.
Well organised day with excellent informative driver Henrick. Hobbiton very pretty and glowworms stunning.
Kerry O,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Early start but worthwhile trip. Well organised and Auckland & Beyond were in touch for start times & meeting points. Henrick, driver, very knowledgeable about NZ and managed group well and with humour. Hobbiton lovely place and the glowworms were stunning
Nancy was great!
Evelyn W,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour guide! Our tour guide, Nancy, was everything we could have hoped for. Both tours were amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Fabulous excursion!
cdG8173SE,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great excursion in every way - small group, very comfortable van and fun destinations and our guide, Nancy, put it over the top with all that she added to the trip. Learned so much about the sites along the way, Máori culture and amazing stories about her experiences in New Zealand! She went above and beyond!
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.
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