Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a hidden gem near the township of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set which is a world-famous film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. See the Hobbit Holes and learn how this private farm became Middle Earth. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole on Bagshot row. At the end of this tour you will be able to enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
WiFi on board
Picnic Lunch
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport by luxury coach
Departure Point
102 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
The meeting point is the InterCity Bus Terminal
Return Details
102 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
The meeting point is the InterCity Bus Terminal
GreatSights, Auckland Central, New Zealand This is the arrival and departure point for this tour 15 minutes
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead. 60 minutes
Hobbiton Movie Set, Hinuera, New Zealand Journey south through lush rural farmland to the Hobbiton Movie Set, hidden on private farmland near the town of Matamata. Here, the village of Hobbiton was carefully created in amazing detail as a film location for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie trilogies. During your guided tour of this amazing location you’ll see sights like Hobbit holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn, and learn how farmland was transformed into a living, breathing piece of Middle-earth. 120 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Mia_F
25 Apr 2023
Tour guide was so friendly, informative and funny! Unbelievable day out, I was so looking forward to it and it was even better than expected. Highly recommend
Hannah_P
23 Apr 2023
Rachel was a great driver! She shared lots of fun facts about NZ on our way to Hobbiton and the Glow worm caves and was very entertaining. The whole tour was very organized and punctual. We had a great time!!
Booly_x
20 Apr 2023
Had an amazing time at hobbiton and waitimo caves! Rachel our driver was great, gave us lots of information on the way and made the drive much more interesting :) thanks so much!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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