Small-Group Tour: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Exploration with Lunch from Auckland

Embark on a small-group tour from Auckland to explore two iconic North Island destinations: Hobbiton and Waitomo. Discover the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set and the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves on this day exploration with lunch included.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Taupiri - Enjoy a quick stop on your journey to Hobbiton to grab a coffee and use the toilets if needed (cafe may differ depending on day)
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - Enjoy a group tour of Hobbiton Movie Set before a drink in the Green Dragon. You will then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee and time for shopping.
    (Tour around the…
What's Included
  • Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
  • Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
  • Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland.
Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Movie Set tour. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a…

Location
SkyCity Auckland
Federal Street
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up time with us then our central meeting point is SkyCity Hotel entrance. Pick up from here is at 6.40am - If you are meeting here this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rocky_k
Jan 3, 2025
The drive is long. Be prepared! - So glad we did these two tours with a touring company. It can get really busy at both places. Having the tour guide expedited everything. Plus the price from Auckland and back is long.
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Wendybel
Dec 30, 2024
Exceptional day out! - We had an incredible experience with this tour! Our driver, Damian, picked us up from our hotel at 6:45 am and we set off on a scenic journey to the Hobbiton movie set, joined by 11 other guests. Throughout the trip, Damian shared fascinating insights about New Zealand's history, the regions we passed through, and the stories behind both the Hobbiton set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. His knowledge was exceptional, and his sense of humor made the day even more enjoyable. Hobbiton itself was breathtaking, with every detail meticulously crafted—it truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves were equally mesmerizing, offering a surreal and beautiful experience. If you’re visiting Auckland, don’t miss the chance to take a tour with this company—it was hands down the best experience we’ve had!
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17preranan
Dec 22, 2024
Habbiton and waitomo glow worm cave tour - Absolutely amazing experience!! Lovely tour with an amazing guide. Would definitely recommend and would love to revisit.
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Tom_b
Dec 16, 2024
Great Day! - What a fun experience! Murray, our travel guide, was so friendly, interesting and informative. He made the day. Hobbiton was amazing and not just for a Tolkien fan. The glow worm cave was awesome to see. I would definitely take this tour again.
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Jenn_y
Dec 15, 2024
Hobbiton was a dream - Hobbiton was all I imagined it would be. Michelle, our tour guide was outstanding. Gave us lots of history and pointed out significant areas as we were driving to and from Auckland.. The caves were interesting, but the staff there was very slow. In the gift shop and in the cafeteria/snack bar it was ridiculously slow and multiple people complaining. The woman in the gift shop asked me if I had kids who could help me understand the QR code on the photos I bought. I’m not that old, Maybe she should be careful what kind of help she offers if she doesn’t know the person‘s age.
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Tracy_f
Dec 14, 2024
Enjoyable and excellent - Murray, the tour guide was fabulous and fun! The staff at both Ho but on and the Waitomo caves were excellent. Time passed so quickly and enjoyably. It was fantastic ! Well organised and brilliantly orchestrated. Thank you
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Z5592sxsamuelt
Dec 6, 2024
Stress free and fun! - Amazing and stress free trip! Easy to book and our driver/guide Damion kept us entertained, informed, and feeling welcomed throughout the entire day. I would absolutely recommend this to my own family and friends.
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Vickimz5043go
Dec 5, 2024
A great day with a great guide - This was a great trip! We only had a couple of days in Auckland and wanted to make the most of our brief stay in the area. My Daughter found this tour of both sites that others had recommended to us (well, we'd already heard of Hobbiton and saw that as a must). Damian was a GREAT tour guide. He kindly adjusted his schedule to get us at our AirBnB (a touch out of the way) and we got a bonus tour of downtown Auckland as we picked up the others (13 in all) in our merry band. Despite travel tiredness and the early start, we were captivated by Damian's encyclopaedic knowledge of Hobbiton, the Waitomo Cave, and all things New Zealand. This was a long (~12 hour) day and one we would absolutely recommend to all others with time to see North Island beyond Auckland.
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Doug
Dec 4, 2024
Hobbits and Glow Worms in One Day. - Wow. Hobbiton just blew us away and we are not even Lord of the Rings fans. Our tour guide Damian was a great storyteller and always gave us the right amount of preview before we arrived at the location. The Waitomo caves with the glow worms were completely different and gave a nice balance to the day.
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Esa
Dec 3, 2024
Team Finland - Our bus guide (Bush and Beach Kelly) told us so much about NZ history and today that we had never heard about. The actual visit to Hobbiton was amazing. We loved every minute of it. Of course our guide in Hobbiton was excellent. The visit to Waitamo caves and the glow worms were amazing. Worth of any penny. Thank you.
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