Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Tour from Auckland

Travel from Auckland on a shared bus tour with an English-speaking guide who stays with you throughout the day. Hear commentary along the way as you explore New Zealand's film heritage and underground scenery.

• Explore Hobbiton filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies
• Glide through Waitomo's glowworm grotto on a boat ride beneath the glowing cave ceiling

Itinerary

1. Start at 07:00 with pickup from your hotel in Auckland CBD or meet at SkyCity Hotel.
2. Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour.
3. Take a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves.
4. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the Party Marquee and ale, cider, or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn.
5. Return to your hotel in Auckland CBD by included shuttle at 19:00.

What's Included

• Admission and guided tours at both attractions
• Buffet lunch in the Party Marquee
• Ale, cider or ginger beer at the Green Dragon Inn
• Hobbiton souvenir voucher
• Return transport from Auckland

Important details

• Children aged 0–14 require an accompanying paying adult
• The Waitomo Caves route includes approximately 75 stairs
• Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Shared pickup may run early or late. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded