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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Buffet lunch included
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Hobbiton photo opportunity

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

By Bush and Beach
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$450 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland.

Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Film Set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.

Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo.

On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Discover an ancient world 30 million years on the making. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms.

Return to Auckland in the early evening.

Activity location

  • FirePot Cafe
    • 1063 Gordonton Road
    • 3721, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • SkyCity Auckland
    • Federal Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h12h
  • English

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland.

Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on your Hobbiton Film Set tour. This location is the largest “green set” in the world. You see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge and the Party Tree. At this stunning location you can take a photo at the gate to Bilbo’s house, “Bag End”. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a drink.

Following your drink, you will be treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee & some time to shop before continuing on to Waitomo.

On arrival in Waitomo, join a 45 minute guided tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm caves. Discover an ancient world 30 million years on the making. Enjoy the delicate cave formations and be wowed in the Cathedral, before taking the iconic boat rode through the glow worm grotto (subject to water levels). Marvel in silence at thousands of magical glow worms.

Return to Auckland in the early evening.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$450.00 x 1 AdultNZ$450.00
Total
Price is NZ$450.00
Until Fri, 26 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedShopping voucher at Hobbiton Gift Shop
  • What's includedWhat's includedGST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Hobbiton Film Set & tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedCarbon-zero certified vehicle and tour company
  • What's includedWhat's includedBuffet Lunch in Green Dragon Marquee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and suitable outdoor clothing
  • Pick up and drop off from inner city Auckland accommodation included
  • Please reconfirm your pick up time 24 hours before the tours departure
  • Please note the tours at Hobbiton and Waitomo are walks - including stairs
  • Tour available for ages 5+ - not suitable for infants
  • Not recommended for travellers with walking difficulties

Activity itinerary

FirePot Cafe
  • 20m
Enjoy a quick stop on your journey to Hobbiton to grab a coffee and use the toilets if needed (cafe may differ depending on day)
Hobbiton Movie Set
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a small group tour of Hobbiton Film Set before a drink in the Green Dragon. You will then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Party Marquee and time for shopping. *please note from April to November 2023 there will be construction on set due to the Bagshot Row Development. This should not affect your tour too much apart from not seeing Samwise Gamgee’s home and some construction noise. From 1st December 2023 the tour will be an additional 30 min to include the new Bag Shot Row experience. Prices will increase from 01 Dec to reflect the changes.
The Green Dragon Inn
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a complementary cider, ale or ginger beer in the Green Dragon Inn, an iconic location on the Hobbiton Film set! Be sure to check out the guest book for some familiar names
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. Take the world-renowned boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. *please note - attraction does include some steps

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFirePot Cafe
    • 1063 Gordonton Road
    • 3721, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESkyCity Auckland
    • Federal Street
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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