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
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Reviews
592 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hobbiton is amazing, the...
Erzsebet R,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton is amazing, the glowworm cave breathtaking. Loved the whole day, could not stop grinning. Appreciated the phone charger on the bus.
Great tour.
John H,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and a very knowledgeable guide. All 3 wineries we visited were interesting, especially comparing the wine types. Lunch at the first stop was excellent. A nice touch was stopping to view the gannet colony.
Among the best: unforgettable, delightful tour of Hobbiton and glow worm cave.
Russellroadtrip,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful day. Among the best tours we’ve ever taken. Our driver John was, knowledgeable, funny, and a safe driver. Hobbiton was amazing and our guide Ana was delightfully engaging. The waltomo caves were very cool as well. We highly recommend this tour. It’s a small group of around 20. You would not regret it. There were a couple of opportunities for light snacks or a hearty meat pie for lunch. Yummy!
Great trip!
Theresa L,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raymond was great….personable, knowledgeable, and kept things moving. It was a good sized group. Maybe in the future it would be beneficial to know if a small child was included in the group.
Enjoying New Zealand 🇳🇿
irenefaustini,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly wonderful experience with Auckland and Beyond Tours. The tour was very well organized, with a relaxed pace and beautiful stops that allowed us to really enjoy both the landscapes and the local culture. A special thanks goes to John, our guide: professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and at the same time friendly and easygoing. He shared so many interesting facts, local stories, and great tips along the way, creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day. You can genuinely feel the passion he has for his work. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to go beyond the usual tourist routes and experience the area with someone who truly knows and loves it. An amazing experience! ✨🌏
Long day but very...
Kim W,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day but very rewarding. Tour guide Dave was terrific, as was Kirsten the tour guide at Hobbiton. A great day
Responsive team and well organized tour
X7893TCjol,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking confirmation all the way to pick up time arrangement were well organized. The staff are very responsive. Our guide David was loads of fun and took care of our group, always working ahead to ensure a smooth trip. I would definitely recommend Auckland & Beyond Tours.
Amazing family trip.
samuelw503,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raymond was amazing and we had a great trip. Everything was truly great and fun. 🤩 kind regards Xx Fanny, Samuel and William
Pleasantly surprised...
Walter S,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasantly surprised Habbiton was not what I expected and I throughly enjoyed the experience and the glow worm cave was wonderful.
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.
From NZ$450.00
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