Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Options

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton

Duration: 10 hours
Picnic Lunch
Coach

Reviews

4.60

733 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

544

130

Todd is a great tour guide!
Kim F,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a great day! Todd the driver was the best tour guide. The caves were very cool and the Hobbiton was beautiful!
Good
Chris A,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Caves were good as was Hobbiton. Well organised. Driver good with plenty of information on New Zealand
Spectacular Day at the caves and Hobbit Farm
Karen T,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great time even in the pouring rain!! Beautiful caves, yummy lunch and the Hobbit farm is spectacular. Loved the ale in the Green dragon pub after the tour.
The hibbitown was truly...
kirpal j,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The hibbitown was truly exceptional!! I loved it however was extremely disappointed with the caves . You couldn’t take any pictures , and the only pictures they let you take at the it is near the exit of the cave , where the light comes in and ruins it . Not worth the 3 hour trip from Auckland in my opinion
Amazing experience - must do!
Molly S,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Both stops were incredible, the tour guide David was wonderful and very informative as the bus took us through many towns along the way to our destinations.

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