Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
by Auckland Scenic Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$718Overview
Travel by bus from Auckland through the Bombay Hills to reach Matamata, where the Hobbiton Movie Set is located. The tour begins with a 2.5-hour guided walk on a 1,250-acre sheep farm. Visitors see Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, and other film structures. The walk includes entry into a fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row, featuring rooms such as a kitchen, bedrooms, dining area, and a fireplace. The tour ends with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. After the Hobbiton visit, a light Kiwi-style lunch is served at the Homestead. Next, the group travels to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute walk and boat ride. The boat passes through caverns illuminated by thousands of glowworms. The guide shares local history, possibly as a descendant of the original Maori explorer. The tour includes a walk through the Cathedral Cave, known for its acoustics. The return to Auckland goes through rural areas along the Waikato River, passing towns with Maori cultural significance such as Ngaruawahia and Taupiri. The tour lasts about 11 hours, includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland’s central city, local taxes, admission fees, a local driver-guide, and lunch. Photography is not allowed inside the glowworm caves to protect the glowworms’ light. The tour departs at either 6:30am or 7:30am from Auckland CBD and nearby locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour departs Auckland and travels south over the Bombay Hills, offering views of the Waikato Region. The route crosses the Hauraki Plains before reaching Matamata, where Hobbiton Movie Set is located.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests take a 2.5-hour guided walk on a 1,250-acre sheep farm with views of the Kaimai Ranges. The guide explains the creation of Hobbiton Movie Set, showing Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, and other film structures. Visitors enter a fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row with rooms including an entry hall, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and fireplace. The tour finishes with complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn. Afterwards, a classic light Kiwi lunch is served at the Homestead.
180 min
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
The group travels to Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a 45-minute guided tour. Visitors walk through the caves and take a silent boat ride under thousands of glowworms. The guide, possibly a descendant of the original Maori explorer, shares the area's history. The tour includes a walk through the Cathedral Cave, noted for its acoustics. The return trip to Auckland passes countryside along the Waikato River, including towns important to Maori culture such as Ngaruawahia and Taupiri. The tour ends with a drop-off at Auckland CBD hotels.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
by Auckland Scenic Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$718Overview
Travel by bus from Auckland through the Bombay Hills to reach Matamata, where the Hobbiton Movie Set is located. The tour begins with a 2.5-hour guided walk on a 1,250-acre sheep farm. Visitors see Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, and other film structures. The walk includes entry into a fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row, featuring rooms such as a kitchen, bedrooms, dining area, and a fireplace. The tour ends with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn. After the Hobbiton visit, a light Kiwi-style lunch is served at the Homestead. Next, the group travels to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute walk and boat ride. The boat passes through caverns illuminated by thousands of glowworms. The guide shares local history, possibly as a descendant of the original Maori explorer. The tour includes a walk through the Cathedral Cave, known for its acoustics. The return to Auckland goes through rural areas along the Waikato River, passing towns with Maori cultural significance such as Ngaruawahia and Taupiri. The tour lasts about 11 hours, includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland’s central city, local taxes, admission fees, a local driver-guide, and lunch. Photography is not allowed inside the glowworm caves to protect the glowworms’ light. The tour departs at either 6:30am or 7:30am from Auckland CBD and nearby locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Auckland Central
The tour departs Auckland and travels south over the Bombay Hills, offering views of the Waikato Region. The route crosses the Hauraki Plains before reaching Matamata, where Hobbiton Movie Set is located.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Guests take a 2.5-hour guided walk on a 1,250-acre sheep farm with views of the Kaimai Ranges. The guide explains the creation of Hobbiton Movie Set, showing Hobbit Holes, the Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, and other film structures. Visitors enter a fully themed Hobbit Hole on Bagshot Row with rooms including an entry hall, bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and fireplace. The tour finishes with complimentary beverages at the Green Dragon Inn. Afterwards, a classic light Kiwi lunch is served at the Homestead.
180 min
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
The group travels to Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a 45-minute guided tour. Visitors walk through the caves and take a silent boat ride under thousands of glowworms. The guide, possibly a descendant of the original Maori explorer, shares the area's history. The tour includes a walk through the Cathedral Cave, noted for its acoustics. The return trip to Auckland passes countryside along the Waikato River, including towns important to Maori culture such as Ngaruawahia and Taupiri. The tour ends with a drop-off at Auckland CBD hotels.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.