Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Embark on a magical journey through Middle Earth and underground wonders with the Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton Tour from Auckland. Explore the enchanting glowworm caves and visit the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • GreatSights - This serves as the starting and ending point for this tour.
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Experience the renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a 45-minute guided tour through stunning underground caverns, discovering the formation of stalactites, stalagmites, and other limestone structures over millions of years. The tour includes a…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
  • Transport by luxury coach
Additional Information

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…

Location
102 Hobson Street
Hobson Street
The meeting point is the InterCity Bus Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mayumi_k
Apr 15, 2026
great - The package is great!! I would highly recommend this tour! Guides are super nice! Just one thing lunch was a little disappointment, but this is All day tour from Auckland so, not much time so picknick style lunch but it was rainy so we have to eat in the bus😢
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Leron_t
Apr 14, 2026
I'll never forget this... - I'll never forget this experience. The glow worm cave, in my opinion, is better than Hobbiton or WETA Unleashed.
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Angela_s
Apr 13, 2026
Relax and Enjoy! - This trip was great! I liked that we didn’t have to worry about car rentals or driving on the left side of the road (which is nerve wracking for me). The attractions were far away from Auckland where we were staying. We loved the caves and loved hobbiton! The driver was very friendly and entertaining. We also were admitted to the attractions with very little wait. I highly recommend!
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Louis_t
Apr 9, 2026
My first day in NZ starts with a WOWWW - Two places to visit during a visit to NZ. Don't miss it! The driver/guide told us about his country with his heart, interesting story he told us on the way there.  The guides to the cave was interesting. The Hobbit guide was also interesting and very familiar with the subject. However, it was very difficult for me to understand what he was telling us because of his Japanese accent and the size of the band.
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John_s
Apr 9, 2026
Overall a good day but disappointed in the Hobbiton guide - Driver was amazing with knowledge & experience. The glow worm caves were interesting & impressive. The Hobbiton guide was soft spoken & hard to understand & didn't keep the tour moving but we enjoyed what we were able to understand & what we saw.
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Lynette_r
Apr 8, 2026
What a great tour. Bus... - What a great tour. Bus driver was really informative on the trip to the caves. Glow worm experience was exceptional. Well worth the visit
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G1860vpjoer
Mar 29, 2026
Great day trip from Auckland! - Everything was right on schedule and went very smoothly. Driver/guide was fun and informative. I would go with them again!
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Jacques_o
Mar 26, 2026
Awesome but a long day.... - Awesome but a long day. But well worth the effort. Both the caves and Hobbiton are unique. Driver was entertaining!
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Monique_c
Mar 22, 2026
My two kids (16 & 23) and... - My two kids (16 & 23) and I had a great time! The itinerary was organized well, giving us plenty of time to enjoy both sites without feeling too rushed. Having specialized guides for each location was a huge plus—they were incredibly knowledgeable and made the tours more interesting Additionally, our driver/guide was great—not only knowledgeable and funny but an incredible driver who handled the traffic with ease, keeping the ride smooth and comfortable. The box lunch was just enough and satisfying. Overall, a fun experience.
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Cj_f
Apr 13, 2026
Not perfect, but worth the price - This is a long day on a bus with 40+ people. The drive to the caves is at least 90 minutes. The driver tries to narrate most of it, but there is really nothing of note on the way. The caves are awesome! I am just wondering if there was an easier way to do this. The lunch is a chicken or veg sandwich with a cold side or two. Meh. Then we had another ~1 hour drive to Hobbiton for a ~2 hour tour. The tour is great, and a long time bucket list item. Again, just wondering if there would be a better way to do this.
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From $257
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).