Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

From NZD 370

4.94

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

2,145 reviews on TripAdvisor

2029

101

Good experience...
Deepak G,
Mar 24, 2025
5.00
Good experience overall... really appreciate the way our tour guide Mike conducted it!...Waitomo Caves was the best part of the day!
Enjoy life and vacation. Great time!
Jacob N,
Mar 23, 2025
5.00
This tour was guided by a very experienced guide named Mike! He was the best. The tour is an all day experience. There was around 2 hours of travel by quality large van (15 of us) to the first location, Hobiton. Very fun. The glow worm caves were truly incredible, a must see to believe. Thanks to Great guides and the wonderful driving and stories by Mike, we had a great time! Thanks!
Sparkling waters
Kerry N,
Mar 23, 2025
4.00
For film or Tolkien buffs Hobbiton is a good choice- the hobbit holes are really appealing and the detail in the two that were fully fitted out was amazing. The Waitomo Caves were beautiful and the guide Ocean was excellent
What a magical and charming experience of a lifetime!
Caren S,
Mar 21, 2025
5.00
Our tour guides were Danny and Yen, and both of them did a fantastic job of welcoming us to the magical and charming towns of Matamata and Waitomo! Even in the pouring rain, this was an unforgettable experience and the most perfect day!
Long drive, well worth the time
Laura M,
Mar 20, 2025
5.00
While it was an early start and alot of driving, the day was wonderful! We enjoyed the time in Hobbiton which was amazing. The glowworm experience was certainly secondary to Hobbiton but very interesting to learn about them and see the cave.