Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set Day Tour from Auckland: Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn and The Party Tree丨Picnic Lunch Included
Departure CityDeparture City
Auckland
End CityEnd City
Auckland
DurationDuration
8 hours
Live Tour GuideLive Tour Guide
English Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 15 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour

Highlights

• Full-day sightseeing tour to Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set
• Guided boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto with twinkling glowworms
• Explore Hobbit Holes™, Green Dragon Inn, and Party Tree on a guided tour
• Enjoy a picnic lunch onboard a luxury, air-conditioned coach
• Travel comfortably with hotel pick-up, Wi-Fi on board, and expert driver guides

Itinerary

See the magical Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Step on board your luxury Gray Line coach and travel south, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride - lush green farmland and rolling hills.

The first stop is at The Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, a network of underground tunnels and caves made from incredible limestone formations. Set off on a 45-minute guided tour of the caves, ending with a truly special boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto, where glowworms twinkle and shine overhead as you sail through a dark and silent cavern.

Then you will board your coach again and be able to enjoy a tasty picnic lunch onboard as you make your way to your next stop - Hobbiton Movie Set which has become one of New Zealand's must-see destinations. A working farm near the small town of Matamata was transformed into a film set for the world-famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, and today you can visit the set and see where the magic was created. During your guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set you will see highlights like the original Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and more!

Your tour guide will share amazing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about how the film set was brought to life. After exploring these two top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland, returning in the evening.

7:30am​ - Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, check in and board
7:45am​ - Coach departs Auckland, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland
10:30am​ - Arrive at Waitomo Caves for your guided tour
12:15pm​ - Depart Waitomo Caves
14:00pm​ - Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour
17:00pm​ - Depart Hobbiton Movie Set
19:15pm​ - Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland
Visiting Attractions
Waitomo Glowworm Cave

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton

Hobbiton

Meal
B: Excluded, L: Included(Picnic Lunch), D: Excluded

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Transport by luxury coach
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
Excludes
  • Personal expenses such as food, drinks, tips, etc...

Special Notes

  • Hotel: No accommodation / Not applicable

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.
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Reviews

4.9/5
10 Reviews
Reservation5
Customer Service5
Accommodation5
Transportation4.9
Tour Guide5
Tour Itinerary4.6
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Emma October 11, 2025
5
Magical Glowworm and Hobbiton Adventure
Loved the boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto and exploring Hobbiton. The picnic lunch was tasty and the coach was very comfortable.
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Patrick Kelly October 10, 2025
5
Magical Glowworm and Hobbiton Adventure
Loved the boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto and exploring Hobbiton. The picnic lunch was tasty and the coach was very comfortable.
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Chloe September 14, 2025
4.7
Good Tour but Felt a Bit Rushed
Waitomo and Hobbiton were both amazing, but we felt slightly rushed at each stop. Still worth the day trip.
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MsLiang September 13, 2025
4.7
Good Tour but Felt a Bit Rushed
Waitomo and Hobbiton were both amazing, but we felt slightly rushed at each stop. Still worth the day trip.
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Jackson Lee August 01, 2025
4.8
Nice Experience, Could Use More Free Time
Loved seeing the glowworms and Hobbit Holes. It would have been better with more time to explore on our own.
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