From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Guided Tour with Lunch

Visit two popular New Zealand attractions

Whether you are a movie buff, a nature enthusiast, or a family looking to get away for the day, this day tour might just be the right pick for you. Your journey starts with a pickup in Auckland. Enjoy the scenic views of the Kaimai range en route to Hobbiton. Once you reach there, you hop on a bus that will take you to the set. Get to see lush hills and the picturesque film set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Once you reach the destination, your Hobbiton guide will take you through famous sites like Bag End, the Party Tree, and the Green Dragon Inn, each crafted with meticulous detail to bring Tolkien's Shire to life. Walk into a hobbit home and see a fully stocked pantry or the cute furniture arranged in the living room before heading to the Green Dragon Inn where you enjoy a beverage from the Southfarthing Range, on the house.

Drift beneath a starry sky

After Hobbiton, the tour continues to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves where you will be guided through stunning stalagmites and stalactites. Sail on a boat into the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms light up the dark caverns in a soft, blue-green bioluminescent effect, making the cave feel magical and serene. Listen to your Maori guide give fascinating insights into the formation of the caves, the life cycle of the glowworms, and the significance of the caves to Māori culture before heading back to Auckland.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Pack for a weather-ready kit; who knows when the skies might decide to be moody?

• Bring local currency for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that chilly bins, boxes and bags carrying food and frozen goods, liquids/creams not carried in watertight containers, flammable liquids, explosives, hazardous substances, solvents, fuel, batteries (unless used in portable consumer electronic devices), weapons, illegal drugs or substances are not allowed on this experience. 

• Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed on this experience.

• Photography is not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. 

• Your guide dogs are welcome on the bus.

Additional Information

• Facilities: Free Wi-Fi and toilets.

• Children below 14 years must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over.

• Each guest is limited to one carry-on item with dimensions not exceeding 20 cm high x 28cm deep with a maximum length of 400mm. The maximum weight is 5kg.