Waitomo & Hobbiton Guided Tour departing Auckland
Overview
Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. A hidden gem near the township of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set is a world-famous film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. See the Hobbit Holes and learn how this private farm became Middle Earth.
Construction on the Hobbiton Movie Set: A major and very exciting development project is underway at the Hobbiton Movie Set until December 2023
Construction on the Hobbiton Movie Set: A major and very exciting development project is underway at the Hobbiton Movie Set until December 2023
Inclusions
- Transport by luxury coach
- Lunch - Picnic Lunch
- Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
- Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: GreatSights, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
This is the arrival and departure point for this tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: GreatSights, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand
This is the arrival and departure point for this tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road Matamata, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. After exploring Hobbiton, tuck into a delicious lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- We are following the guidelines and precautions set by the New Zealand Government.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Mia_F
April 2023
Tour guide was so friendly, informative and funny! Unbelievable day out, I was so looking forward to it and it was even better than expected. Highly recommend
Tour guide was so friendly, informative and funny! Unbelievable day out, I was so looking forward to it and it was even better than expected. Highly recommendKevin_M
May 2023
We had fun inspite of the rain that day! The tour guides on both the Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Cave were very knowledgeable, respectful & accommodating! The whole team & staffs at the Hobbiton Movie Set were very cheerful, pleasant, accommodating and well organized! Not to forget the buffet s...
We had fun inspite of the rain that day! The tour guides on both the Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Cave were very knowledgeable, respectful & accommodating! The whole team & staffs at the Hobbiton Movie Set were very cheerful, pleasant, accommodating and well organized! Not to forget the buffet served for lunch were all good & delicious! Yum! 😋 Ginger beer its called?, when we got served cool chill drinks at the Green Dragon Inn was refreshing & tasted great! Our bus driver was cool too! Glad we did this tour & got to experience being in the actual location of the famous tv show series was really awesome! Definite a must see adventure fun trip! Highly recommended!Hannah_P
April 2023
Rachel was a great driver! She shared lots of fun facts about NZ on our way to Hobbiton and the Glow worm caves and was very entertaining. The whole tour was very organized and punctual. We had a great time!!
Rachel was a great driver! She shared lots of fun facts about NZ on our way to Hobbiton and the Glow worm caves and was very entertaining. The whole tour was very organized and punctual. We had a great time!!Lauren T
April 2023
The trip was amazing!! First we went to hobbiton, where we had a tour guide take us across the property and give us a detailed tour of the set and all the work that went into creating it. Next we were served a hobbit feast for lunch where there was a buffet with a large array of options for food ...
The trip was amazing!! First we went to hobbiton, where we had a tour guide take us across the property and give us a detailed tour of the set and all the work that went into creating it. Next we were served a hobbit feast for lunch where there was a buffet with a large array of options for food and drink. We even got to go to The Green Dragon for a classic ale (they also have nonalcoholic options). After this we boarded the bus and made our way to the glowworm caves. Again, we had a guided tour of the caves which consisted of a walk through and the story behind the caves. At the end of the tour you board onto a boat and float down the river to see all the worms, they were super cool!! You’re not allowed to take any pictures which was a bummer and I do wish we had more time to see the actual Glowworms, but all in all a great experience! Our tour guide/ bus driver for the day was also great! When driving to and from your destinations he gave insight on the places we were passing and did a good job at setting realistic times to arrive and depart the bus to make sure there was adequate time to see everything without feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour!!Lise_S
April 2023
Lovely guide that told about New Zealand history on the Way to Hobbiton. Hobbiton is a magical place and the Hobbiton guide was amazing. She told many “behind the scenes” stories. Waitomo caves are amazing og the guide was funny and very good. I would recomment the tour to everyone
Lovely guide that told about New Zealand history on the Way to Hobbiton. Hobbiton is a magical place and the Hobbiton guide was amazing. She told many “behind the scenes” stories. Waitomo caves are amazing og the guide was funny and very good. I would recomment the tour to everyoneMelanie_M
April 2023
Good communication. On time pickup as advertised. Our driver was great and gave lots of info about the area. My son had a blast.
Good communication. On time pickup as advertised. Our driver was great and gave lots of info about the area. My son had a blast.