Hobbiton & Waitomo Experience from Auckland

from Auckland
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  • 12 hours
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off offered
  • Offered in: English and 1 more

Overview

Please note: This tour is not available. Book our Waitomo and Hobbiton tour here.

See the movie-magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the stunning Waitomo Caveson a full-day sightseeing tour from Auckland. Step on board your luxury GreatSights coach tour and travel south, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride – lush green farmland and rolling hills. Your driver will provide and entertaining and informative commentary throughout the day

The Hobbiton Movie Set has become one of New Zealand’s must-see destinations. A working farm near the small town of Matamata was transformed into a film set for the world-famous Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, and today you can visit the set and see where the magic was created.

During your guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set you’ll see highlights like the original Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and more. Your tour guide will share amazing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about how the film set was brought to life.

After you’ve had your fill of movie magic, sit down to lunch – a delicious feast worthy of a true hobbit – outside the Green Dragon Inn.

Please note: A development project is underway at Hobbiton Movie Set until December 2023. Please visit the official Hobbiton website for detailed information on how this construction could impact your experience.

Your next stop is at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a network of underground tunnels and caves made from incredible limestone formations. Set off on a 45-minute guided tour of the caves, ending with a truly special boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto, where glowworms twinkle and shine overhead as you sail through a dark and silent cavern.

After exploring these two top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland, returning in the early evening.

What's Included

  • Operates daily
  • Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Lunch at the Green Dragon Inn
  • Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Scenic coach travel and commentary
  • Free WiFi & USB charging docks on board
  • Comfortable leather reclining seats

Itinerary

  • 6:15 am
    Hotel pickups commence
  • 7:00 am
    Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, check in and board
  • 7:15 am
    Tour departs Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland
  • 9:30 am
    Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Lunch at Green Dragon Inn
  • 12:45 pm
    Coach departs Hobbiton Movie Set
  • 2:15 pm
    Coach arrives at Waitomo Caves
  • Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • 3:45 pm
    Coach departs Waitomo Caves
  • 6:45 pm
    Tour returns Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland
  • 7:00 pm
    Hotel drop offs commence

Hotel Pickup/Drop-off

Available from selected inner-city hotels.

Additional Info

  • If the Waitomo Caves tour cannot operate, a free upgrade to the Ruakuri Cave will be provided subject to availability. If the Ruakuri upgrade is provided, the Waitomo Caves portion is non refundable.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a warm jacket for this tour
  • Construction on the Hobbiton Movie Set: A major and very exciting development project is underway at Hobbiton Movie Set and will impact tours between April-December 2023. Tours throughout this period will follow an alternate route around the construction zone and will not be able to see Bagshot Row, including Samwise Gamgee’s home. There will also be some construction noise and machinery on Set as work is underway transforming the hillside. You can read more about the Bagshot Row Project here.

Cancellation Policy

Change or cancel your booking FREE up to 2 hours before departure.

Questions?

0800 744 487

International Calls: +64 9 583 5790Our contact centre is open 6.30am-8pm daily (NZDT).

Reference tour code: GS16HW

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