Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 12 hours
Do this because
  • See the land of the Hobbits!
  • Explore a mysterious underground wonderland
  • Visit some of Aotearoa's major highlights
What to expect

Kick-off your kiwi adventure on a full-day exploration of some of the North Island's best highlights. On this tour you will be picked up in a comfortable minibus and driven through the stunning Waikato countryside (the most extensive farming area in the world) on a fully guided journey to Hobbiton. During the trip south, you will encounter stunning scenery, great photo opportunities, beautiful mountains, and gorgeous green grasslands. You'll first arrive at the Alexander family sheep farm and Shire's Rest, the entrance to the enchanting movie-set village of Hobbiton. See some buzzy and playful sheep, grab a bite to eat, get your coffee fix or enjoy an ice cream before moving on to the set. During the tour you’ll step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear stories about the making of the movies and finish your Tolkienesque experience with a cold beverage at the famous Green Dragon Inn.
Your experience will continue west towards the stunning and mysterious Waitomo region. Before getting to the caves you'll stop at the Waitomo homestead for lunch and a little surprise!
Once in Waitomo, you will explore the ancient and extraordinary caves seeing many different cave formations including Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Lime Columns before descending even further underground for your Glowworm experience. You will board your glow-worm boat for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of Glowworms sparkling above you. These caves are unique to New Zealand and have been a must-see for over 120 years. On the guided trip back to Auckland the sights continue with New Zealand's longest river, Huntly power station and the Maori Queens’ burial site.

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What's included
  • check Guide
  • check Hotel pickups and drop-offs (specific central Auckland hotels only)
  • check Entrance and guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
  • check Entry and fully guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • check Complimentary beverage at the famous Green Dragon Inn
  • check Complimentary refreshments and snacks in transport
  • check On-screen entertainment during the drive
  • check Onboard wifi and charging ports
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Pick-up is available from Auckland city hotels.

Meeting point:
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
What to remember
  • Bring comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Dress accordingly to weather conditions
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Provider
Cheeky Kiwi Travel Limited
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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