Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland

Highlights

'Lord of the Rings' fans will love an official Hobbiton Movie Set tour
Ride a boat through the illuminated Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Learn about native New Zealand history and culture from a Maori guide

Summary

After pickup at your central Auckland hotel, leave the city behind as you drive through the Bombay Hills and Hauraki Plains to reach a sheep farm used as the filming location for the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and 'The Hobbit.' J.R.R. Tolkien fans recognize Middle-earth locales like hobbit holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn as you learn behind-the-scenes secrets of the epic movies. After a Kiwi-style lunch, depart for the mysterious underground world of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Glide through glittering caverns on a boat as thousands of bioluminescent glowworms provide a natural light show. Explore the acoustically rich Cathedral Cove on foot, and learn about the area’s history and legends from a Maori guide. Travel along the Waikato River and past a sacred Maori burial ground on the drive back to your Auckland hotel, where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Why take this tour?

Visit two of New Zealand’s top attractions on a combo trip from Auckland. Explore the Shire’s hobbit holes and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a Hobbiton Movie Set tour—a favorite for 'Lord of the Rings' fans—and then listen to Maori legends on a boat ride through the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Along the way, pass through some of the North Island’s most gorgeous landscapes.

What’s included?

Small-group tour (maximum of 14)
Kiwi café-style lunch
Local driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Auckland City
Local taxes
Admission ticket: Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 11h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Auckland Scenic Tours

About operator:

Want to see the best of Auckland, Hobbiton and/or the Waitomo Caves in one day? Then Auckland Scenic Tours Award winning tours provide the ideal personalised escorted tours of the “must see” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and beyond. All 5 of our tours operate 7 days a week and have free pick up and drop off at all downtown CBD hotels. All tours accommodate a maximum of 11 people and we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!