Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves Guided Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Departure City End City
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• Peek into Hobbit holes, frolic in the Shire, and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn on a guided tour of Middle-earth, followed by a café lunch
• In the afternoon, explore Māori myths and history on an underground boat ride at Waitomo, surrounded by thousands of glowworms
• Includes round-trip transport from Auckland CBD hotels
• Get out of Auckland for the day without having to self-drive
• Combine natural and pop-cultural attractions
• Lunch and admission tickets are included
Itinerary
On a guided tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, see recognizable scenes created for "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films and learn the secrets and stories behind the creation of Middle-earth. Take in stellar views of the Kaimai Ranges as you visit meticulously crafted sets including Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn, where you can even enjoy a specially brewed drink fit for a Baggins.
After the tour, trade Hobbit trivia with your fellow travelers over a Kiwi-style lunch at a café.
Next, embark on an underground adventure at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny worms illuminate the caverns. Watch the mesmerizing natural light show while gliding through the cave on a boat, and learn about the area’s natural and cultural history from a guide—likely a descendant of the Māori chief who originally discovered the caves. You also explore on foot Cathedral Cave, known for its impressive acoustics.
On the return drive to Auckland, travel through some of the North Island’s most beautiful countryside, following the Waikato River (New Zealand’s longest), and passing both the Māori queen’s home at Ngāruawāhia and Taupiri, site of a sacred Māori burial ground. The full-day tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel in the evening.
【Auckland Scenic Tours】(Pass by)
After leaving Auckland you will travel south over the Bombay Hills as you get elevated panoramic views of the Waikato Region and travel across the scenic Hauraki Plains to Matamata, the home of Hobbiton Movie Set.
【Hobbiton Movie Set】(120 minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
Begin with a tour through the picturesque 1,250 acre sheep farm with spectacular views across the Kaimai Ranges. Your guide will escort you through the 10 acre site recounting fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill and other structures can be viewed and you will see how this beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was transformed into the Shire from Middle-earth. Complimentary specially brewed beverages are available at the Green Dragon Inn as you complete your tour Afterwards, enjoy a very “Kiwi” style lunch at the "Homestead" and get to share stories from Hobbiton and interact with your fellow travellers.
【Waitomo Glowworm Caves】(240 minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
You will then travel to the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide on this 45-minute tour will likely be a descendant of the Maori Chief who originally explored the Caves and can share with you the remarkable history of the area. Walk through the majestic Cathedral Cave famous for its acoustics Your return trip to Auckland will then take you initially through some of New Zealand’s most beautiful countryside before following northwards the majestic Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand, part of the way back to Auckland. You will pass Ngaruawahia, the home of the Maori King; Taupiri with its very sacred Maori burial ground. To complete that day, you will be taken back to your hotel in the Auckland CBD.
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Meeting & Transfer Info
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,40 Kitchener Street
Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,196 - 200 Quay Street
M Social Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,1 Hobson Street,
The Chancellor on Hobson
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,72 Victoria Street West, Corner Victoria & Federal Streets
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,128 Albert Street
Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,147 Victoria Street
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,110 Pakenham St West
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street
Grand Millennium Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,380 Queen Street,
Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Dr
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,157 Hobson Street,
Auckland City Hotel - Hobson St
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,401 Queen Street
VR Queen Street
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,85 Customs Street West, Viaduct Harbor
The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,8 Customs Street East
Movenpick Hotel Auckland
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Auckland New Zealand,Auckland,13 Wyndham Street, Corner Albert Street
voco Auckland City Centre by IHG
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,171 Queen Street
Adina Citylife Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,90 Federal Street
The Grand by SkyCity
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,188 Hobson Street,
VR Auckland City
New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand,Auckland,9 Wyndham Street
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,32 Market Place
Ohtel Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand,Auckland,500 Queen Street
Mercure Auckland Queen Street
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,1 Queen Street
InterContinental Auckland By IHG
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue
QT Auckland
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Auckland New Zealand,Auckland,63-67 Nelson Street
Sudima Auckland City
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,31 Beach Road
Imagine Beach Road
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,99 Halsey St
Park Hyatt Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland New Zealand,Auckland,16 Gore Street
Auckland Harbour Suites
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,85 Hobson Street
Horizon By SkyCity
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,100 Greys Avenue,
Parkside Hotel & Apartments
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,37 Wellesley Street, Corner Wellesley & Albert Streets
Econo Lodge City Central
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,35 Hobson Street
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,Cnr Waterloo Quadrant & Princes Street,
Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,15-31 Wellesley Street West, Cnr. Elliott Street
Elliott St Apartments Hotel
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,67 Customs Street East, Auckland Cbd
So/ Auckland
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,3-5 Scotia Place
Ascotia Off Queen
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,58 60 Queen Street, Auckland Cbd
Fable Auckland, MGallery
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,15 Mount Street,
Quest on Mount
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue,
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,59 Federal Street
Rydges Auckland
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,8 Albert Street,
The Sebel Quay West Auckland
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,29 Galway Street
The Hotel Britomart
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,2 High Street, Cbd
Hotel DeBrett
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,411 Queen Street,
Kiwi International Hotel
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,27-35 Victoria Street West,
Edit Auckland Central
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,22-26 Albert Street
JW Marriott Auckland
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Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,206 Victoria Street West
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park, Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,10 Waterloo Quadrant,
The Quadrant Hotel and Suites
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,61 Albert Street, Corner of Wyndham Street & Albert Street
The Shakespeare Hotel
New Zealand
Auckland Central New Zealand,Auckland Central,20 Wyndham Street,
ibis Budget Auckland Central
What’s Included
Special Notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Public transportation options are available nearby.
- Specialized infant seats are available.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- A maximum of 14 people per booking (We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Not Wheel-Suitable Friendly as these are walking tours.
- We can provide New Zealand Safety Approved Child Car Seats and Booster Seats. We do not provide strollers or infant back packs.
- We do not pick up from the suburbs of Auckland; only the Downtown CBD and 1 location in South Auckland for those staying near the airport-The Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau.
- There is no photography allowed in the area of the Caves where the glowworms are as the glowworms react negatively to flashlight and will turn their lights off and they then take 2 hours to return to their full luminescence.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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