Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

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.

3 hours • Admission Included
2

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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

4.90

549 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing Experience

    lallk58,,Jan 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience. Our tour guide Adil, is very knowledgeable about Auckland. On our way to Hobbiton Movie Set, he gave us a lot of information about New Zealand history and Auckland, creating a wonderful experience. Our guide Steven, at Hobbiton was wonderful and made our experience memorable. We learned a lot during our day with Adil. Hobbiton was everything we anticipated. Waitomo Glowworms Caves were simply magical. Our tour guide there, not only kept us safe, he entertained us with his beautifully sung song in his language. It was an awe inspiring experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Auckland.

  • A Wonderful Day Trip

    anxul,,Jan 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful day together as a family with a small group of tourists. The Hobbiton movie set was beautiful and a must-go for movie lovers. The Waitomo cave was intriguing too where we got to see patches of glowworms shining in the quiet darkness. Our tour guide was very attentive and knowledgable - a big thank you for all the help and lovely snacks on the way :) It was all in all a great experience!

  • Fantastic Tour!

    SurpalKaur,,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic tour experience. John was absolutely amazing, very kind and considerate. The Hobbiton and Glowworm Caves Tour is worth every penny. Just go for it!

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  • Wonderful tour with John

    Adventure07946519454,,Dec 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a tour today as a family of three. It was an amazing experience 😍. John was a wonderful guide, he showed up on time for pick up, told us all the great stories along the way, and timed things perfectly.

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  • Great experience

    OliverC2,,Dec 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour is very memorable and we had a great experience. John is very accommodating and very knowledgable. He provides vlery clear instruction for the

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  • Great

    Voyage57849117401,,Dec 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Went with my boyfriend. Our driver Aiman is great! Humorous and helpful. The tour itself was also great. Very recommend!

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  • Great day trip

    ZackZetian F,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great trip and reasonable areamgment. Excellent guidance by Aiman. Would appreciate if lunch time could be longer.

  • Great tour - amazing driver

    vicky95,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had such a great experience with Aimen. He was a safe and confident driver, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly loved sharing his passion with us. His genuine enjoyment of being a guide really came through and made the tour memorable.

  • Awesome?

    Tatum R,,Dec 25, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Super fun! Loved this day trip and definitely recommend!! The Hobbiton set was stunning and they did such a great job with the tour. Also loved the worm cave- very cool!

  • Wonderful

    Franck d,,Dec 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An incredible day. A great service where the driver and guides were very attentive to each person. Thank you again for this beautiful day! Memorable!

From NZ$450.00

4.90
(549 reviews)