- 11 hours
- Hotel pickup/drop-off offered
- Offered in: English and 3 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.
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.
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.
Availability: 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.
What's Included
- Operates daily
- Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- Restaurant Buffet Lunch at Hobbiton
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Entertaining driver commentary
- Premium coach with onboard toilet and leather reclining seats
- Free WiFi and onboard USB charging docks
Itinerary
8:00 am
Tour departs Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
- Buffet lunch at Hobbiton
3:00 pm
Waitomo Caves guided tour7:00 pm
Tour returns Sky City Coach Terminal, Auckland
Hotel Pickup/Drop-off
Available from selected inner-city hotels.
Additional Info
We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a warm jacket for this tour.
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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