From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Guided Tour with Lunch
From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Guided Tour with Lunch
Duration: Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Flexible (up to 12 hours)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Convenient pick-up at your location
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Explore New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders with this guided tour departing from Auckland, featuring visits to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves. This day trip offers a delightful journey through the scenic Kaimai range on your way to Hobbiton, where you'll explore iconic sites like Bag End from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film sets. Your experience also includes lunch as part of this complete tour designed for movie enthusiasts, nature lovers, or families seeking an exciting day out.
Explore New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders with this guided tour departing from Auckland, featuring visits to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves. This day trip offers a delightful journey through the scenic Kaimai range on your way to Hobbiton, where you'll explore iconic sites like Bag End from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film sets. Your experience also includes lunch as part of this complete tour designed for movie enthusiasts, nature lovers, or families seeking an exciting day out.
Experience a full-day adventure from Auckland with this guided tour that takes you through the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Explore cinematic magic alongside New Zealand's natural wonders.
Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers on your journey, where you can relax aboard a luxury coach while taking in Waikato’s lush hills and landscapes accompanied by live commentary from an English-speaking guide.
Gain exclusive insights as your guide shares behind-the-scenes secrets of how Tolkien’s Shire came to life during visits to iconic sites like Bag End and The Hill at Hobbiton Movie Set.
From a boat, witness the ancient limestone formations in Waitomo Glowworm Caves illuminated by millions of years old glowworms casting their bioluminescent light within these dark caves.
Discover that hobbits living higher up on Southfarthing Range tend to be wealthier than those at the bottom, as reflected in how they maintain their gardens.
Admission to Hobbition and Waitomu Glowworm Cave
Access from Auckland hotel with round-trip transfers included
Use of an English-speaking guide throughout the tour
Ticket for a guided exploration at The Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves (based on option selected)
Complimentary beverage served at Green Dragon Inn during your visit
Entry to boat ride experience in Waitomu Glowworm Cave
Picnic lunch provided en route, featuring local flavors and dishes
Ticket covers entrance into Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves
Individual Spending
Hobbiton Movie Set with hobbit holes and lush green hills reflected in a pond, near Auckland.
Your experience
This full-day guided tour offers a unique opportunity to visit two iconic New Zealand attractions: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Starting with your round-trip pick-up from Auckland, the journey includes scenic views of the Kaimai range en route to Hobbiton.
Hobbiton Adventure
Upon arrival at Hobbiton, board a bus for an engaging exploration of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film sets. Traverse lush hills as your English-speaking guide introduces you to key sites like Bag End, the Party Tree, and the Green Dragon Inn.
- Take a tour inside a hobbit home
- Explore detailed settings that bring Tolkien's Shire to life
- Savor a complimentary beverage from Southfarthing Range at the Green Dragon Inn
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Experience
The adventure continues with a visit to Waitomo, where you'll be guided through magnificent caves adorned with stalagmites and stalactites. Start a boat tour into the Glowworm Grotto for an beautiful display of bioluminescent glowworms in shades of soft blue-green.
- Learn from your Maori guide about cave formations
- Learn about the life cycle and cultural significance of glowworms to Māori culture
Your day concludes with a return trip back to Auckland, leaving you with memorable memories of New Zealand's natural beauty and cinematic history.
Hobbiton Movie Set house with round door and garden path in New Zealand.
Group enjoying boat tour under glowworms in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set with hobbit holes and lush green hills reflected in a pond, near Auckland.
Hobbiton Movie Set house with round door and garden path in New Zealand.
Group enjoying boat tour under glowworms in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.
Glowworms illuminating the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand.
Packing Essentials
- A weather-ready kit should be packed, as the weather can change unexpectedly.
Carry local currency for meals, souvenirs, and additional purchases not included in your ticket price.
Prohibited Items
- Coolers, boxes, bags with food or frozen items; liquids/creams without watertight containers; flammable substances, explosives, hazardous materials, solvents, fuel, batteries (except in portable electronics), weapons, illegal drugs are prohibited.
- Pets cannot be brought due to venue policies.
Photography is disallowed at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Accessibility Notes
- This tour does not accommodate wheelchairs or prams/strollers.
You may bring your guide dogs on board the bus.
Additional Information
- Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi and toilets are available.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older.
You can bring one carry-on item, not exceeding dimensions of 20 cm high x 28 cm deep with a maximum length of 400 mm. The weight limit is 5 kg per guest.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush green hills and round doors, New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set with round door and lush greenery, part of Auckland tour.
Glowworms illuminating the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set with lush green hills and round doors, New Zealand.
Hobbiton Movie Set with round door and lush greenery, part of Auckland tour.
Pack a weather-ready kit since unpredictable conditions can occur during your tour of Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland.
Bring local currency for meals or souvenirs that might not be covered by the ticket, ensuring you're prepared for any extras on offer along the way.
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