Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

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Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland. Our tour from 1 December 2023 will be the extended Hobbiton Experience (now 2.5 hours) where you can venture beyond the door to a fully themed Hobbit Hole interior. Immerse yourself in the interior with entry hall, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, equipped bathroom, parlour and crackling fireplace. Be fascinated as the magical world of Hobbiton comes to life and take photos in front of your favourite places like the Hobbit Holes, the Shire and the Green Dragon Inn. Then journey to the World Famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and be captivated by the thousands of magical glowworms twinkling in the Grottos, the stalactites and stalagmites as you glide silently through the cave by boat. Marvel at the stunning scenery en route as we journey off the motorways into the real hinterland of New Zealand. All admission fees and cafe lunch included.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 4 years

A maximum of 14 people per booking (We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not Wheel-Suitable Friendly as these are walking tours

We can provide NZ Safety Approved Child Car Seats and Booster Seats. We do not provide strollers or infant back packs

We do not pick up from the suburbs of Auckland; only the Downtown CBD and 1 location in South Auckland for those staying near the airport-The Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau

There is no photography allowed in the area of the Caves where the glowworms are as the glowworms react negatively to flashlight and will turn their lights off and they then take 2 hours to return to their full luminescence.

Tour leaves Auckland at 6:30am with everyone on board-the pickups occur across the CBD in the 25 minutes prior to that

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Small-group tour (11-16)

Light Kiwi café-style lunch

Local taxes

Admission ticket: Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Auckland City

Local driver/guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Options

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Trip from Auckland

Pickup included

Hobbiton New Experience

Venture Beyond the Hobbit Door: Experience a fully themed Hobbit Hole Interior
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Enjoy an extended Hobbiton Movie Set experience with our increased tour length time to a 2.5 hour tour.
Complimentary Drink: Included in our tour will be a complimentary ale, stout, apple cider or non-alcoholic ginger beer.
Start Time: The start time of the tour with everyone picked up across the CBD is at 6:30am. The pickups occur in the preceding 25 minutes
Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

2,202 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2085

102

Good trip
Caitlin P,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Both stops are good (even if you aren’t a lord of the rings fan) & the day is well organised. We were impressed with lunch.
Worth every penny!!
Eunice H,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an amazing, stress-free experience! Our tour guide, Timothy, was not only fun but also incredibly knowledgeable, he shared fascinating insights throughout the drive, making sure there was never a dull moment. The Hobbiton Tour was fantastic! We soaked in the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings, no need to be a Lord of the Rings fan to enjoy it. The glow worm cave was a true eye-opener as well. It was both relaxing and educational, we learned about the glow worms’ life cycle and the stunning limestone formations, and the underground boat ride through the cave was a highlight. Tim's planning was spot-on. Everything ran smoothly, with no time wasted and no sense of being rushed. I highly recommend booking these tours, it takes the stress out of travel, and having a local guide adds so much depth with their knowledge of the area's history and culture. Absolutely worth every penny!
It was a great day out....
Tanya D,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a great day out. The tour guide was nice & helpful. Both activities were really good fun. Lunch included was also really good.
Wonderful experience
Mireille C,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nelson, our guide, was very knowledgeable and kind. He provided the right information at the right time. He shared relevant facts and stories along the way. The tour was well organized and provided time to appreciate the various attractions while keeping everyone on a tight schedule. Well done!
Hobbiton tour
Karen M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour - Nelson our driver/tour guide was very welcoming to everyone and had vast knowledge- so made the day really enjoyable- tour was great, totally enjoyed Hobbiton and glow worm caves - and food at the cafe was awesome - recommend..