Waitomo & Hobbiton Experience from Auckland

from Auckland

Book online or call: 0800 744 487 or +64 9 583 5790

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

Overview

See the magical Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set on 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 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. Plus, you’ll enjoy a free picnic lunch while you travel to your next destination.

Your next stop is at The Hobbiton Movie Set, which 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.

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.

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

Full day tour that operates daily
Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
Guided tour of Waitomo Glow worm Caves
Picnic lunch enjoyed on the coach
Spacious and scenic coach travel with commentary
Complimentary hotel pick up/drop off available
Free Wi Fi on board coaches

Itinerary

7:15 am
Hotel pickups commence
7:30 am
Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, check in and board
7:45 am
Coach departs Auckland
10:30 am
Arrive at Waitomo Caves for guided tour
12:15 pm
Depart Waitomo Caves
2:00 pm
Arrive at Hobbiton Movie Set for guided tour
5:00 pm
Depart Hobbiton Movie Set
7:15 pm
Arrive at Sky City Coach Terminal, 102 Hobson Street
7:20 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.