Overview

Visit a pair of New Zealand’s must-see attractions with this combo tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. 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 lunch. In the afternoon, explore Maori myths and history on a boat ride through mesmerizing caves lit by thousands of glowworms, and finish with a drive through some of the North Island’s most majestic scenery.

• Full-day combo tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland
• Enjoy a Kiwi café-style lunch
• Includes round-trip transport from Auckland
• Small group limited to 19 ensures personal service

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Included:

• Small-group tour (maximum of 19)
• Kiwi café-style lunch
• Local well-trained driver/guide with certificated tour bus
• Pickup and drop-off in Auckland
• Admission ticket:
  • Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Duration

• 5 hours driving time from Auckland to Hobbiton
• 5 hours driving time from Hobbiton to Waitomo
• 5 hours driving time from Waitomo to Auckland

Itinerary

Begin the memorable day with pickup and head south over the Bombay Hills and across the Hauraki Plains to a sheep farm in Matamata, better known to J.R.R. Tolkien fans as the Shire. On a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, see recognizable scenery 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.

Next, embark on an underground adventure at the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny worms illuminate caverns thanks to natural phosphorescent properties. 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 Maori chief who originally discovered the caves. You also explore on foot Cathedral Cove, 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 Maori king’s home at Ngaruawahia and Taupiri, site of a sacred Maori burial ground.

The full-day tour concludes with drop-off back at the pick-up place. 

Day Tour Cancellation Policy

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
• If you cancel less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 48 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the New Zealand time.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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