Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Overview
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12 hours
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Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore, more comfort, and thoughtful touches that set us apart.
With a maximum of 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed pace, surprise photo stops, and secret encounters along the way. Led by passionate guides and including a delicious lunch, this is the ultimate North Island adventure
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside. This policy helps protect the glowworms, ensuring the preservation of this unique environment.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can provide your own or one can be provided for $20 NZD (with 24 hours notice).
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
What‘s Included
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Lunch
Entry Tickets
Water available & snacks provided
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Duration: 13 hours: Arrive back in Auckland around 7pm Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Pickup included
Reviews
1,194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day with Simon our guide,amazing scenery and two great attractions, Waitomo caves are something else!!
MartinH7364,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day, comfortable bus journey through some amazing scenery. Hobiton was great as was the Waitomo Caves. The included lunch was great with plenty to choose from the menu. Thanks Simon for a great day out
Hobbiton and glow worms
Sherokee R,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must do! So easy to see some amazing things in New Zealand. Also provided lunch and so many options to pick from. Grant was our driver and guide and shared so many facts and gave clear directions for a great day.
Having a real guide made a real difference
Jezzer11,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The early start was offset by the anticipation of the day, and enhanced by our guide, Mark. He was very informative about our destination, about life in NZ in general and the route we took. Hobbiton was a delight, rolling hills and huge attention to detail. Lunch was not in your usual tourist trap, but a real native restaurant with decent food. The caves were a revelation and enjoyable - just too short !. Overall a great day seeing some unique NZ sights. thanks to Mark for his energy and solid content.
Great job!
stephendA8979LB,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cheeky Michael did a great job keeping us entertained, stopping the van occasionally to stretch our legs. We learned a lot of Kiwi-ana too!
Great day.... Amazing tour.
J3959GHmaryj,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was totally blow away with the whole tour. It exceeded my expectations. Ark was a wonderful guide/driver. He genuinely was glad to be there and was so personable and efficient. He took every effort to make his guests comfortable and made sure to make the long drive pleasant and memorable. He had us where we needed to be on time and in front of line. He gave tips on how to make the most of each moment. He made sure a every person in his group had a wonder experience. Hobbiton was magical. The shire was a dream setting. Waitomo was so cool. The day could not have gone better. Thanks Ark.
Very perfect
Sherpa48614332579,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very careful, explained very detailed, the whole trip was very pleasant and comfortable, had a great fun
Wonderul driver and guide Hanoz
dariusc470,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide and driver Hanoz has been absolutely wonderful and amazing and also recommended us places to go and rat before the tour ends. High recommended! However, personally I wish we were given more time inside the hobbit house by the hobbiton crew as we didn’t had enough time to go through all the rooms or take photos. But overall I want to commend Hanoz for taking us on this journey.
A beautiful day
Roam34048089463,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very great! We had a perfect day, thanks to the driver for the perfect introduction and perfect driving technique, everything was beautiful. (I'm sorry I can't remember the driver's name)
Would recommend 10/10!
Leigh J,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This exceeded expectations! Pickup was smooth, Simon was a fantastic guide who really made sure to get to know each of us and made the tours so fun. Also, I didn't realize that lunch was included in the tour, and usually, when you get a lunch on a guided tour, it's pretty sh*t- but this definitely wasn't! The food was fantastic, and the tour experience overall was wonderful.
Great experience, tour recommended
carolmileman,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really great day. Tour well organized and efficient communications. Tour guide Liam was excellent. Lovely young man.
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