Waitomo Ruakuri Cave & Hobbiton: The Magical Discovery

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Waitomo Ruakuri Cave & Hobbiton: The Magical Discovery

2 Adults x $235.85

$471.70

Approx Total

$471.70

Pickup included

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: Korean, Japanese, English, Spanish
Please let us know the number of the menu for each participant: 1.) Chicken Delight (DF, H) 2.) Savory Beef (DF) 3.) Vegetarian Feast (DF, H, VGN) 4.) Gluten-Free Gourmet Tortilla Wrap (GF, VGT)
Entrance fees for Ruakuri Cave and Hobbiton

Restroom on board

Overview

[[[[[[[[[[IMPORTANT!!!!!!]]]]]]]]]]PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH HOTEL HAS A SEPARATE PICKUP TIME BETWEEN 7:00AM - 7:45AM Our small group tours, chauffeured in a luxurious 18-seater Mercedes coach, blend comfort and relaxation. Featuring technology for translated journeys, bespoke meals, and hassle-free booking, we aim to deepen your connection with New Zealand’s enchanting landscapes. Waitomo Ruakuri Cave offers a more in-depth encounter with a knowledgeable guide and ample time and space to marvel at the glowworms up close. Experience the magnificent Ruakuri Cave, where nature, spirituality, and history beautifully intersect with a stunning display of engineering prowess. The Hobbiton Movie Set tour begins with a walk through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the 10 acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created.

Itinerary

Ruakuri Cave

Begin your adventure at Waitomo Ruakuri Cave, where subterranean wonders await. Descend through the spiral entrance to marvel at limestone formations, crystal tapestries, and glowworms. This longest guided underground walking tour in New Zealand will leave you in awe of nature’s majesty.

2 hours
Hobbiton Movie Set

Explore the charming village of Hobbiton on a picturesque sheep farm in Waikato. Experience the magic of Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movie set, and step into the enchanting world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books.

3 hours

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Duration Includes Travel Time
Please write the number of the menu for each participant:
1.) Chicken Delight (DF, H)
2.) Savory Beef (DF)
3.) Vegetarian Feast (DF, H, VGN)
4.) Gluten-Free Gourmet Tortilla Wrap (GF, VGT)
Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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We had a wonderful time with Mr Patrick.He was so reliable and explained alot in details even on the tour bus.He kept us

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a wonderful time with Mr Patrick.He was so reliable and explained alot in details even on the tour bus.He kept us interracted and we did enjoy a fun time with both the caves and hobbinton excursion.we loved everything especially having to go into the tiny homes.

Visits to Glow Worm Cave and Hobbiton from Auckland.

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience. The tour operator plan and organize the two tours perfectly. The glow worm cave visit was fascinating and the local guide was knowledgeable and courteous. The visit to Hobbiton was very enjoyable. The visit arrangements were just well organized and well run. Well worth the 2.5 hours drive each way from Auckland. The lunch arrangements were also great! Highly recommended.

Wonderful itinerary- enchanting!!!

Published on Feb, 2025

What a wonderful tour! The caves are so interesting and so much to learn there! Exciting and fun in the caves. The tour through Hobbiton is completely enchanting - walking through the shire and into the hobbit house was a dream, with so much attention to details and wonderful trivia about the making of the movies and creation of the sets. We actually felt sad when we had to pass through the final little garden gate. Also the lovely boxed lunch was delicious and per our advanced selection. Though the ride was long (over two hours) it was worth it and we were prepared for the long ride. My only complaint was that we were the last of our group to board the van and were squished into the back bench of four seats with only a partial window. We are large people and these seats would only be comfortable for a child! A short ride could have been ok but 2 hours each way was extremely uncomfortable for us. I think the tour capacity should be reduced by two people so the back row can also travel in comfort. Best regards and thank you for a wonderful day!

Great trip!

Published on Feb, 2025

Great guide. Very knowledable and professional. Would definitely join one of his tours again. Very prompt in picking us up.

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Published on Feb, 2025

Good fun filled day with lots of fun at Hobbiton. Glow worms in the caves was also a lot of fun. The cave was very elaborate and the guide was great also.

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