From Auckland: Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch
Auckland (Region), Auckland
Visit two iconic New Zealand attractions with this small group day tour to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch and time for shopping.
This full-day guided tour departs from Auckland city and suits visitors interested in Hobbiton and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.
Highlights
- Explore Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour
- Enjoy a complimentary ale, cider, or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn
- Savour a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Party Marquee
- Browse the Hobbiton gift shop with a $10 shopping voucher included
- Glide silently through the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves on a guided boat tour
Description
After pickup from your inner city Auckland accommodation, travel south over the Bombay Hills to the Waikato region's farmland. Your driver guide provides commentary on the journey and insights into The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
Arrive at Shire’s Rest to start the Hobbiton movie set tour, the largest “green set” worldwide and the only one remaining in New Zealand. See 44 hobbit holes, the Mill, the double arch bridge, and the party tree. Pause at Bilbo’s house gate, “Bag End,” overlooking the entire set and surrounding hills. The tour concludes with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Party Marquee and time to shop using your included $10 voucher before continuing to Waitomo.
At Waitomo, join a 45-minute guided tour of the Glow Worm Caves. Discover formations shaped over 30 million years and the Cathedral. Take the iconic boat ride through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels), experiencing thousands of New Zealand’s unique glow worms in silence. Afterward, return to Auckland with an optional afternoon tea stop at your own expense.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from inner city Auckland accommodation
- Fully guided full-day tour
- Entrance fee to Hobbiton Movie Set
- Drink at the Green Dragon Inn
- Buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Party Marquee
- Entrance fee and guided tour of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- $10 shopping voucher for Hobbiton gift shop
Excludes
- Afternoon tea (own expense)
- Tips
Important Information
- Tour groups have a maximum of 13 people for transport but join larger groups at Hobbiton and Waitomo.
- Please advise dietary requirements when booking.
- This tour is not suitable as a shore excursion.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a waterproof jacket. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak season.
