Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland

Highlights

Snap photos at Hobbit holes and cruise the illuminated Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Take in picturesque farmland and Maori sites on the North Island
Enjoy easy round-trip transport and personalized attention from your guide

Summary

After morning pickup in central Auckland, travel by minibus through the Waikato countryside to Hobbiton. Upon arrival, join a local guide for a tour of the 12-acre (4.85-hectare) Hobbiton Movie Set. See the lush pastures of the Shire, explore numerous hobbit holes and gardens, and hear stories about the 'Lord of the Rings' films before ending up at the Green Dragon Inn. Continue west into the Waitomo region and stop at the Waitomo Homestead for lunch (own expense). Afterward, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves: explore impressive stalactites and stalagmites, then board a boat for your glowworm cruise. Glide along the grotto river and see thousands of twinkling glowworms along the cave walls. On the scenic return drive, see landmarks such as the Huntly Power Station and Waikato River. Your tour ends with drop-off in Auckland.

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Why take this tour?

Visit New Zealand’s must-see Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a comprehensive full-day tour from Auckland. Along with a guided bus tour of the 'Lord of the Rings' locale and a boat cruise through illuminated glowworm caves, enjoy the lush New Zealand views as you pass. Travel in comfort through the rural countryside with a small group, which allows for a more personalized tour.

What’s included?

Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Bottled water
Snacks
Entry Tickets
Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Optional extras and activities - please select the tour option you want at time of booking

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

About operator:

Day trips to the most popular attractions and tours around the country to see the best of New Zealand. Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sounds, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, West Coast, Coromandel, Bay of Islands and Auckland City. We are all about giving you a real Kiwi Adventure. Our tours and day trips have a maximum of 11 guests so are small and intimate! This means we can be more flexible, show you more amazing sights and give you more information. We believe its the small extra things we do combined with being flexible that makes all the difference to your experience and giving you an amazing trip. On our tours not only will you receive everything you would expect from a tour but we have many extra little surprises for you as well. Our trips have been described as fun and informative with of course a little bit of cheekiness. We look forward to giving you a Cheeky Kiwi Experience.