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• Fun day!

  Faye M,,Feb 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Absolutely amazing day! Our driver Todd kept us amused with facts and funny tidbits about New Zealand and his dad jokes! A 12 hour day went by very fast, loved the caves and Hobbiton didn’t disappoint! Our tour guide for Hobbiton (Jess) shared her knowledge and jokes, very entertaining lady! Faye & Marc

• It was amazing. Very...

  Aliette D,,Feb 9, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  It was amazing. Very knowledgeable guide the caves were incredible something we have not seen before. Was well organized and we were able to enjoy it. Hot meal for lunch would have been my preference but the lunch was fine.

• The drive was long, White...

  Dianne R,,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The drive was long, Waitomo caves are spectacular and Rachel our guide was incredible and very knowledgeable

• Great Tour - Dirty Bus!

  Stephanie S,,Feb 5, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  The experience and tour guide were amazing, but the bus was dirty and not clean! Was not expecting to eat on a dirty tray on the bus for my lunch.

• Wonderful excursion with friendly guide

  David G,,Feb 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This excursion was terrific. The caves were fascinating and Hobbiton was beautiful. The coach was comfortable and our guide/driver (Rachel) provided a fun, safe, and cozy drive. For the drive to the caves and then from caves to Hobbiton, Rachel provided a running commentary on the sights, stories, and history of Auckland and New Zealand. While this was interesting and informative, I would suggest finding a way to make this more of an optional option. Perhaps it runs through a system that requires head phones? While most of the time, the commentary was welcome - after a bit of a drive, it's nice to close your eyes and relax without the constant talking.

• A must see

  JaniceHayley,,Feb 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This is a must when visiting New Zealand. It was just Amazing. Staff were so friendly. And very informative

• Hobbiton & Waitomo caves

  Norma L,,Feb 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  That when bus stops by the gift store that the your does not begin there, but continues after you board the bus again. We were very confused about the itinerary. Clear communication would have relieved our stress. Once we met our delightful guide, we had a wonderful tour of The Shire and loved every minute of it including the complimentary beverage at the end👏👏👏

• Loved it!

  Brittany H,,Feb 2, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  All day experience, and worth it! Loved the peaceful caves and Hobbiton experience was fun. Enjoyed our time!

• Great day!

  Catherine K,,Feb 1, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Wonderful day and great guides at both attractions! It was a treasure to be able to be guided by a descendant of the original founders of Waitomo (apologies I can’t recall how to spell her name but she was amazing!) Laurie at Hobbiton was also fantastic and a great ambassador for Hobbiton. Great time and well enjoyed!

• Fun at the Glow Worm caves and Hobbiton

  Gail E,,Feb 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  An all day excursion on a very nice bus with a very personable and knowledgeable host. Waters, a cookie, and a very nice lunch was provided. The glow worm caves were fascinating. There was a very nice little coffee shop and gift shop at the entrance to the caves. Our tour group was accommodated swiftly for the tour. You must be exceptionally quiet on the boat in the caves so as not to disrupt the habitat for the glow worms. I would not recommend small children that are loud or crying to go on the tour. Hobbiton was so neat. Such a display of artistry in the recreation of this amazing movie set. The Anderson family Ranch was beautiful in and of itself. There is a bit of uphill and downhill walking involved. Would not be able to accommodate wheelchairs or handicap situations I don’t think. We absolutely loved the tour and are now ready to go home and watch all the hobbit movies again. Only complaint was that we were toward the back of the tour bus and could not hear a lot of what the bus driver and tour guide were saying.

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