Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Overview
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12 hours
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Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a hidden gem near the township of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set which is a world-famous film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. See the Hobbit Holes and learn how this private farm became Middle Earth. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole on Bagshot row. At the end of this tour you will be able to enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Picnic Lunch
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Transport by luxury coach
What To Expect
GreatSights
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead.
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Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton
Duration: 10 hours
Picnic Lunch
Coach
Reviews
744 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day ever
BryonJames T,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nothing, it was perfect, I went at the end of tourist season and beginning of winter, the day was beautiful, not crowded, free dragon inn mug at the end of the day!, I wish I had more time to spend in the dragon inn
Gorgeous Scenery!
Nathaniel G,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hobbiton was an amazing experience, even if you aren’t a LOTR fan, the scenery is gorgeous. Loved seeing the glowworms. It was a well organized and comfortable trip.
Very good lunch and beautiful...
bisson a,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good lunch and nice activities, personally I recommend. Our guides were very kind and relevant
Waitomo and Hobbiton
Donnie F,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00At the time, there were undergoing repairs and newer construction at Hobbiton. Other than that, the experience was very nice. Waitomo was very beautiful and had no complaints. Our bus driver, Todd was a great source of information and helpful in every way.
Very interesting tour!
Shenjie L,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00the cave was super cool! there is no amount of photos you can view that can describe the experience, you gotta see it for yourself! Hobbiton experience is also super neat! and our driver was super cool! the food was meh, I would rather just get my own food to be honest, lol. overall it is excellent experience still
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