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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

By Auckland Scenic Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $303 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Feel nostalgic as you step inside the world of Middle-earth at The Shire
  • Marvel at glowworms while sailing in the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Sip on a refreshing, specially brewed drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • Experience a sense of film magic as you explore Hobbiton and take pictures
  • Admire the scenery en route and listen to insightful commentary from your guide

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h11h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $303.20 x 1 AdultCA $303.20

Total
Price is CA $303.20
Until Sat, Nov 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop off (city centre Auckland hotels only)
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport
  • What's includedWhat's included Local driver-guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to Hobbiton Film set
  • What's includedWhat's included Guided tour of Hobbiton Film Set
  • What's includedWhat's included 1 complimentary drink at The Green Dragon Inn
  • What's includedWhat's included Light Kiwi-style cafe lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included Entry to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • What's includedWhat's included 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drones, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand's most iconic and famous attractions, the Hobbiton Film Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, on a day trip from Auckland. After pickup from your central Auckland hotel, travel south over the Bombay Hills for panoramic views of the Waikato Region and the scenic Hauraki Plains.
Arrive at The Shire's Rest in Matamata, the home of the Hobbiton Film Set. Your guide will help you skip the crowds so you can explore the Film Set on an official 2.5 hour tour including the fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row. Be escorted through the 10-acre site and learn fascinating details of how the Hobbiton Film Set was created. See Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, and The Mill. Savour a complimentary specially-brewed drink at The Green Dragon Inn.
Afterwards, travel to the mesmerising Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you'll enjoy a light Kiwi-style lunch at The Homestead in Waitomo. On the way, share stories from Hobbiton and interact with your fellow travellers.
Glide silently by boat in the world-famous caves and be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms.
Your guide will likely be a descendant of the Maori Chief who originally explored the Caves and can share with you the remarkable history of the area.
Walk through the majestic Cathedral Cave, famous for its acoustics. The return trip takes you through some of New Zealand's most beautiful countryside before following the majestic Waikato River northwards part of the way back to Auckland. You will pass Taupiri with its very sacred Maori burial ground. The day concludes with your return to your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand