Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Description
Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with a professionally guided 2.5-hour tour through the landscapes of the Shire, where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were brought to life. Wander past charming Hobbit Holes, step inside a beautifully designed Hobbit home, visit The Mill, Double Arched Bridge, and famous filming locations while hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. Complete your Hobbiton experience with a complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink at the legendary Green Dragon Inn. Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and journey through impressive limestone formations and underground chambers. Board a peaceful boat ride along the underground river and marvel at thousands of glowworms illuminating the darkness above. Complete your adventure with lasting memories of Middle-earth, underground wonders, and New Zealand’s natural beauty.
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Itinerary
Walk around the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided Tour where the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit films were made, Finish the trip with a stop at the Green Dragon for a beverage.
Walk through the Iconic Glow Worm caves on a guided Tour and see the spectacular formations, finish the tour with a boat ride through the Glowworm tunnels.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
Reviews(671)
We had a great day on the Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves tour! Everything was well organized. They emailed us ahead of time to confirm our pickup, and Raymond arrived right on time. He was so knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts along the way. I'd definitely recommend this tour if you're visiting the area!
We had a wonderful time during the Hobbiton/Waitomo Caves tour. The movie set and the glowworm caves were both amazing and the rolling hills landscape with sheep everywhere during our drive was breathtaking. We had plenty of time to walk around and enjoy both sites. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and informative. Overall, it was a great experience. Thank you for a wonderful day tour!
Well organised small group tour. Picture perfect day at Hobbiton and great to have a glimpse of the glow worms. Highly recommended 👌
Adil was our tour guide. He was so awesome and super knowledgeable about everywhere we were going. Highly recommend!
Raymond was a fantastic guide for our trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. He was very knowledgeable about each area and New Zealand overall which was great for us newbies to the area. Would highly recommend the trip!
Adil was amazing! So many fun facts and tips for the tours! Safe drive and he made everything feel so special
Great time with Raymond, an absolute beast of a guide. He was super nice and very diplomatic when negotiating with the waitomo cave staff. Hobbits and glow worms are a natural pairing.
Everything about today was simply fantastic. Our tour guide, Raymond, was warm, engaging, and shared incredible knowledge along with some great insider takes that made the Hobbiton experience even more memorable. Hobbiton completely exceeded our expectations — the attention to detail throughout the village was amazing, and our LOTR guide kept the tour fun while making sure everyone had plenty of opportunities to take in the sights. Waitomo Cave was absolutely stunning, and seeing the glowworms was such a unique and unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this tour!
Our guide Andy was awesome. He was very talkative and easygoing, and very knowledgeable about New Zealand.
Very good experience. Raymond was perfect.
