Tauranga Shore Excursion: Hobbiton + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Private Tour

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Shore Excursion from Tauranga Port. Deluxe Private Small Group Tour. Two of New Zealand's most popular attractions, transport in a luxury vehicle. Begin with a drive through the lush countryside heading to Waitomo Caves where you will travel by boat along an underground river through the mesmerising Glowworm Grotto. You'll gently glide through the impressive underground caverns in silent darkness amid the beauty of twinkling glowworms overhead. The Hobbiton Movie Set you will be taken on an offical fully guided tour of the Hobbiton movie set, which was created in impressive detail for the filming of the hobbit films! And where Bilbo Baggins and Frodo live! Learn the movie secrets of how this movie came to life. Then enjoy a complementary drink in the World famous Green Dragon inn.

What’s included?

  • Transport by small mini van with air-conditioning

  • Professional Hobbiton guide to guide you around Hobbiton

  • Professional Guide to Waitomo Glowworms caves including a boat ride

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves

  • Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set

  • Entry/Admission - Rotorua

  • Personal expenses

  • Lunch

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

New Zealand Discovery Tours

About operator:

The Small Group Experience: Our Only Focus We design our escorted tours specifically for small groups, which allows us to move about more flexibly and efficiently; enjoy more spontaneous encounters; and experience a degree of freedom and independence simply not available to travellers on conventional group tours of 17 or more. Our goal is to show you the major sights and take you where you’d like to go on your own but don’t have the access or opportunity to plan yourself: Giving the opportunity for you the traveller to be free to savour the experience.

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