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

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

2 Adults x $281.18

$562.36

Approx Total

$562.36

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee

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Overview

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 visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink. Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo. On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms. Return to Auckland in the early evening. *tours at both Hobbiton and Waitomo join larger groups*

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Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing
Pick up and drop off from inner city Auckland accommodation included
Please reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the tours departure
Please note the tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are walks - including stairs
Tour available for ages 5+ - not suitable for infants
Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Must see experiences with awesome guide

Published on Feb, 2025

Absolutely best guide (Wayne) and experience. First the guide, Wayne was jovial and knowledgeable. Give a running commentary both on the 90 minute ride to be from hobbit on and the glow worm caves Jokes, interesting tidbits, and details about the countryside. He also made an unscheduled stop so we could feed NF take pictures couple of ostriches. He is a wonderful ambassador for Bush and Beach and New Zealand as a whole Hobbiton was a wonderful experience if you are a Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit films. The shire is there in all of its glory. The experienced guides make the tour interesting The lunch is also amazing after your free drink at the Green Dragon inn The glow worm caves are surreal we had visited other caves in Tasmania but those don’t compare to this one Absolutely stunning. The guide from the local Māori tribe that operates the cave was great with lots on info and stories. I guess I should also mention that the vehicle in which you are travelling is pristine clean and very comfortable. Our driver ensured we had rest stops both ways

Charming Carefree Day

Published on Feb, 2025

Honestly this tour should be called the Hobbiton, Waitomo, and Wayne tour. Wayne was out very skilled bus driver and his character gave us a lot to laugh at, learn, and think about later. The Hobbiton part was an afterthought but I'm so glad we did it. The amount of detail and work that went into creating this movie magic was fascinating. We also ate lunch here and the expansive buffet far excelled the traditional crappy sandwich and chips usually offered. I was grateful for so many GF and healthy options as well. Plenty of well timed rest stops. Waitomo was a short tour as all Waitomo boat tours are but we'll with it. Our group was respectfully quiet and the dark passage was magical. Kudos.

Put it on your must do list

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a great day travelling down to the Hobbiton Movie set with our guide Wayne. Was interesting as he pointed out many things to see on the way down. The movie set tour was fun and lunch delicious. Enjoyed the Waitomo Cave experience with great knowledge from our guide. Would highly recommend this tour and professional company

Good way to see Hobbiton and the glowworm caves

Published on Feb, 2025

This tour is a good way to see both Hobbiton and the glowworm caves. We had Milton as our tour guide and driver and he was just lovely! You could see he really cared that everyone was comfortable on the long bus trips. He was also very knowledgeable about the local landscapes and history of the areas we passed by. The roads close to Hobbiton and onwards to Waitomo are rural and Milton used the chance to stop at a farm with emus, one curious emu even came up to the bus and stared at us :) Recommend as a good way to get out of Auckland to Hobbiton and the caves.

Must do!

Published on Feb, 2025

This was an AWESOME day!!! Hobiton was so much better than I expected and the caves were amazing. Our tour guide was super knowledgable and provided great information. Also, she stopped to break up the trip and perfect times and allowed us time to get food and use the restroom without major delays. She seemed to get everyone back on the bus efficiently:-)