Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Small Group
Digital
720 minutes
English

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland.

Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Movie Set tour. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.

Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo.

On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms.

Return to Auckland in the early evening.

tours at both Hobbiton and Waitomo join larger groups

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

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From$292.58Per Person

What's included in Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Taupiri

Enjoy a quick stop on your journey to Hobbiton to grab a coffee and use the toilets if needed (cafe may differ depending on day)

Hobbiton Movie Set

Enjoy a group tour of Hobbiton Movie Set before a drink in the Green Dragon. You will then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee and time for shopping. (Tour around the set at Hobbiton is 2 hours before time in the Green Dragon & lunch).

Admission Ticket Included

Enjoy a complementary cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn, an iconic location on the Hobbiton Movie set! Be sure to check out the guest book for some familiar names

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Shopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • Inner City Auckland Hotel Pickup + Drop-Off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Admission to Hobbiton Movie Set & tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Buffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
  • Gratuities
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing
  • Pick up and drop off from inner city Auckland accommodation included
  • Please reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the tours departure
  • Please note the tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are walks - including stairs
  • Tour available for ages 5+ - not suitable for infants
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Pick up from inner city Auckland accommodation included. The tour departs the city at 6.50am with pick ups in the central city between 6.20-6.50am - we ask that you reconfirm your pick up location with us directly (although we will message you through the Viator system not long after the booking is made). If you have not confirmed your pick up with us, we ask that you reconfirm with us 24 hours prior to the tours departure.

Meeting / End Points

  • If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up time with us then our central meeting point is SkyCity Hotel entrance. Pick up from here is at 6.40am - If you are meeting here this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224

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Bush and Beach