Private Tour
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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Save time with a combined Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves private tour! This experience begins with a convenient pick-up from any downtown Auckland location. First, enjoy an immersive tour of Hobbiton, where a guide will lead you through the iconic movie set, sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes insights. Explore one of the famous Hobbit Holes, see landmarks like The Mill and The Double Arched Bridge, and relax with a drink at The Green Dragon Inn before lunch.
Next, journey to the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a unique boat ride on the Waitomo River and a one-hour guided tour. Marvel at the thousands of glowworms illuminating the cave walls before your return to Auckland’s CBD. Combining both tours offers an unforgettable experience, capturing the essence of Middle Earth and New Zealand’s natural beauty.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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 2 people is required for the tour to operate
Please advise any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hobbiton Movie Set
- Admission & 2.5hrs Guided tour at the Hobbiton Movie set. - Complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn.
Waitomo Caves
- Guided tour of Waitomo Caves including boat ride.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
All entry tickets & guided tours
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
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Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best guide
aleksandratC1879NI,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy is the best! So lively, informative and charming person!
Hobbiton + Glow Worms
Quest18516783835,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On holiday from Australia with my family. We've always wanted to visit Hobbiton and it was amazing. Jon was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us have a wonderful time.
Best Tour of our Visit
Heather H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Day. Geoff, our guide, was knowledgeable and fun and he took great care of us throughout the day.
Thanks ADIL for your professional work
stephentY6467DX,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide ADIL of Auckland & Beyond is helpful and friendly. We joined a short trip, his professional touring skill did impress us. He is punctual on pick up point early in the morning (6:20am). On the way to Hobbiton, he managed to update us the brief history of New Zealand although it maybe difficult to deliver in full picture. But the information is useful to us. Thanks ADIL for taking pictures for me and my wife, and you are always waiting us at exit so that we don't even have a little anxiety immediately after all guided shows. ADIL, you are great. You answered all my questions in a helpful manner. The little pamphlet you given me is just in time for my planing my trip in coming days. Thank for all your efforts in this short trip. All the best to you and your family.
Perfect tour thanks to our guide, Andy
Manfred S,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Andy, was the best. Despite the early pickup time we did not sleep in the car but exchanged such great stories with him and learned so much about New Zealand from him. We could tell from the first minutes onward that this would be a special tour. He took us for coffee before continuing on to our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, which was a really great experience, including a second breakfast (LOTR inside joke, but note that this part is the tour is not private). After that we continued to the Waitomo Cave to see the glowworms (the experience inside the cave is also not private) but not before trying to spot a Kiwi (not the fruit ;-)). After a last rest stop (including some delicious ice cream) we arrived back at our hotel in Auckland. Special thanks to Andy for making this day truly unforgettable. Would really recommend this tour to anyone since you have your private guide and driver who takes care of everything.
Aukland the legend
Passenger13831266537,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience ever this day full of amazing memories it's started with excitement with our guide Adil the very nice person who has a large sea of information about all the city the history the civilization omg good bless him thanks a lot we enjoyed I will come back again in other adventures 🥰
Great time in Hobbiton and caves
akka2606,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed my day trip to Hobbiton and caves with Dave. He is very knowledgeable, shared a lot of interesting facts about NZ and trip along the way. Highly recommend Auckland & Beyond tours as your guide.
Hobbiton tours
JezikaBee,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raymond was a great tour guide. He was a great driver, got us there safely and back. He helped us with our tickets. Excellent service.
All right.
Compass61768362732,,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver/guide, Andy, was punctual, careful on the road and very friendly. He had the answers to all our questions and we had a very good day.
Nice experience
Seaside22285511871,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Nancy was caring and she always share a lot about the Māori culture. Nice experience in the Hobbiton Movie Set although it was raining, the view was so beautiful.
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