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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

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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

What To Expect

1

GreatSights

This is the arrival and departure point for this tour

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton

Duration: 12 hours
Picnic Lunch
Coach

Reviews

4.60

750 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Hobbiton and Waitomo caves

    Y728CIkristinm,

    Nov 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I am going on an adventure! As soon as you step foot at the Hobbiton set, you can see the level of love and care that every single employee has for this beautiful place. The caves were excellent as well. A guide will lead you in to the caves and let you sing in the big cathedral area if you want. They also took you through the caves using a rope system that made me appreciate their love of the environment and think about how people did this 100 years ago. A great connection to the earth. Aimee was our guide at Hobbiton and was fun, knowledgeable and kind

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  • Worth it for any Lord of the Rings fan

    Leanne V,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I thought it was really fun. I was very impressed by the amount of work put into it, and all the details. It was larger than I thought it would be. I might even do it again if the opportunity arose.

  • Moments that matters / A journey to remember

    Nayab N,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It was great trip with wonderful memories. Truly good experience Friendly and warm Professional guide

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  • Waitomo/Hobbiton tours

    James R,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Both tours were outstanding. Despite the near flood water levels at Waitomo and the heavy rain and winds at Hobbiton, our guides went above and beyond to make sure we experienced the entire attraction. David, our tour bus driver, was an absolute delight with his knowledge of the area and his unmatched hospitality. Highly recommended for everyone.

  • The trip was amazing,...

    Lynley E,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The trip was amazing, although the weather and traffic wasn't on our side for the end leg of it, it was fantastic. "Taco" our driver and guide was amazing and full of knowlage with hints of dad jokes to pop out at any given moment.

  • Best day ever

    BryonJames T,

    Oct 15, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Nothing, 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

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Hobbiton 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

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very good lunch and nice activities, personally I recommend. Our guides were very kind and relevant

  • Waitomo and Hobbiton

    Donnie F,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    At 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

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    the 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

From NZ$437.00

4.60
750 reviews
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