Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour From Auckland

Explore the hobbit holes and film-set landscapes of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit," then glide through Waitomo's caves by boat. Travel on a shared guided bus tour, with an Auckland return option or routes connecting Auckland and Rotorua.

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup in Auckland between 06:25 and 06:35 for Auckland to Auckland and Auckland to Rotorua. For Rotorua to Auckland, pickup is in Rotorua between 07:45 and 08:00.
2. Explore Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour: 3 hours 30 minutes for Auckland to Auckland or 2 hours 30 minutes for Auckland to Rotorua. For Rotorua to Auckland, the guided visits to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves total 3 hours 30 minutes.
3. Discover Waitomo Caves on a guided tour: 3 hours 30 minutes for Auckland to Auckland or 45 minutes for Auckland to Rotorua. Rotorua to Auckland includes a guided visit to Waitomo Glowworm Caves as part of its combined tour time.
4. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Hobbiton. The menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
5. Finish with an included shuttle transfer between 19:00 and 19:30, ending in Auckland for Auckland to Auckland and Rotorua to Auckland, or in Rotorua for Auckland to Rotorua.

What's Included

• Admission and guided tours at Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• English-speaking guide
• Buffet lunch at Hobbiton
• Property pickup and shuttle transfers for your selected route

Important details

• Ages 2+ only. Children aged 2–14 require an accompanying paying adult.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Not recommended for infants, pregnant travelers, people with disabilities, or anyone with high blood pressure, epilepsy, heart disease, asthma or other serious medical conditions.
• Alcohol is restricted to ages 18+. Bring valid ID as proof of age if you intend to drink.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Transfers from outside the pickup area cost extra and are not included in the listed price. The fee varies with proximity to the pickup area.
• For routes between Auckland and Rotorua, you may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• Your pickup time is assigned in advance. For Auckland departures, arrive downstairs at the property's main entrance at least 10 minutes before pickup and no later than 06:20. Shared pickup may run early or late. For Rotorua departures, be downstairs at the main entrance by 07:40.