Guided Tours

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

Make the most of this Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland, complete with a tour guide, round-trip hotel transfers, and a picnic lunch.

Highlights

Soak in some cinematic magic and New Zealand’s natural wonders on this day tour of the Hobbiton movie set and Waitmovo Caves from Auckland.
With round-trip hotel transfers, enjoy the lush hills and landscapes of Waikoto while listening to live commentary from the comfort of your minibus.
Visit famous sites like Bag End and The Hill while listening to your guide give you behind-the-scenes secrets that brought Tolkien’s Shire to life.
Marvel at the millions of years old limestone formations and the bioluminescent glowworms that light up the dark caves from your boat.
Did you know? The hobbit houses higher up on the hill are wealthier and are reflected in how their gardens are kept in comparison to the ones at the bottom of the hill.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Cave
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland
English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves
Complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn
Boat ride at Waitomo Caves
Picnic lunch
Entry to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

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.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs in Auckland.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel