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Set off on an adventure from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day: the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Highlights

• Feel nostalgic as you step inside the world of Middle-earth at The Shire
• Marvel at glowworms while sailing in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Sip on a refreshing, specially brewed beverage at The Green Dragon Inn
• Experience a sense of movie magic as you explore Hobbiton and take pictures
• Admire the scenery en route and listen to insightful commentary from your guide

Description

After you pickup from your Downtown Auckland CBD accommodation (only), join this tour to visit two of New Zealand's most iconic and famous attractions, the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, on a day trip from Auckland. After pickup from your central Auckland hotel, travel south over the Bombay Hills for panoramic views of the Waikato Region and the scenic Hauraki Plains. You will then visit during your tour the Hobbiton Movie Set. Your guide will help you skip the crowds so you can explore the Movie Set on an official 2.5 hour tour including the fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row. Be escorted through the 10-acre site and learn fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Movie Set was created. See Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, and The Mill. Savor a complimentary specially-brewed beverage at The Green Dragon Inn.  You will additionally visit the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the oldest attraction in New Zealand with the first guided tour undertaken in 1887. These 2 are the 2 most iconic and famous attractions in New Zealand. We also include a light kiwi-style lunch in the price of our tour. On the way, share stories from Hobbiton and interact with your fellow travelers.  Glide silently by boat in the world-famous caves and be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms. Your guide 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. During the day, you will journey through some of New Zealand's most beautiful countryside, follow the majestic Waikato River and pass by Taupiri with its very sacred Maori burial ground. The day concludes with your return to your accommodation. 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. Please note that we only pickup from the Downtown Auckland CBD. We do not pickup from the suburbs of Auckland. For those staying in South or East Auckland or near the airport, we have 1 pickup location which is the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Auckland hotels only) Transportation Local driver-guide Entry to Hobbiton Movie set Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set 1 complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn Classic Light Kiwi-style cafe lunch Entry to Waitomo Glowworm Caves 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Important Information

• Note that hotel pick-ups operate from Downtown Auckland CBD only . Those staying near the airport or in South or East Auckland- we have 1 pick up location in that area: the Sebel Manukau Hotel, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A small amount of easy walking is involved
• The tour operates in all weather conditions so please dress appropriately
• This is a small group activity with a maximum of up to 16 participants and requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund