From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Guided Tours
Overview
About
- This is a full-day adventure tour on our private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Select the great value Hobbiton Movie Set tour, the award-winning attraction made famous by the popular Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies, where you'll see the intricately created Hobbit and float down a boat cruise on an underground river lit by twinkling glowworms.
- These activities are subject to ticket availability, and we may suggest an alternative activity if there are unavailable tickets on the day of your tour.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 12-99
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 10–12 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hobbiton Movie Set, 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera 3472 New Zealand
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set guided Tours:
The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both.
The booking must be made at least two months in advance to reserve entry tickets, as there is a limited number of sessions available.
The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton takes 2 hours, and the tour transport departs from Auckland.
This activity is subject to ticket availability, and we may suggest an alternative activity if there are unavailable tickets on the day of your tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977 New Zealand
Waitomo Caves Guided Tour:
Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms which inhabit the caves and put on a mesmerising light display, likened to the twinkling night sky. Waitomo Caves is home to thousands of magical glowworms, and the enchanting caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms.
This activity is subject to ticket availability, and we may suggest an alternative activity if there are unavailable tickets on the day of your tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Auckland Central, Auckland Central, North Island
Return to Auckland
You will be dropped off at your hotel accommodation after completing the tours safely.
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Phone chargers onboard
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Driver, Fuel, Road Toll and parking charges included
- Hobbiton movie set entry tickets (subject to ticket availability)
- WiFi on board
- Meet and Greet at Airport/Wharf pickup
- Waitomo Caves Glowworm Tours (subject to ticket availability)
- Entry/Admission - Hobbiton Movie Set
- Entry/Admission - Waitomo Glowworm Caves
What is not included?
Meals are not included part of the tour, we allow short breaks and a stop for lunch where you are welcome to buy your own
Additional Information
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Auckland Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Guided Tours in Auckland, New Zealand. This half-day tours experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
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Hobbiton Movie Set
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set guided Tours: The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location used in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, serving as a stand-in for the town of Hobbiton in the Shire in both. The booking must be made at least two months in advance to reserve entry tickets, as there is a limited number of sessions available. The drive from Auckland to Hobbiton takes 2 hours, and the tour transport departs from Auckland. This activity is subject to ticket availability, and we may suggest an alternative activity if there are unavailable tickets on the day of your tour.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Caves Guided Tour: Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms which inhabit the caves and put on a mesmerising light display, likened to the twinkling night sky. Waitomo Caves is home to thousands of magical glowworms, and the enchanting caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. This activity is subject to ticket availability, and we may suggest an alternative activity if there are unavailable tickets on the day of your tour.
Auckland Central
Return to Auckland You will be dropped off at your hotel accommodation after completing the tours safely.
This concludes the tour.
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