Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Description
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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Itinerary
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)
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).
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
Discover the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. Take the world-renowned boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. *please note - attraction does include some steps
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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