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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Explore inside a Hobbit home at Bagshot Row
Hobbiton Movie Set
Explore inside a Hobbit home at Bagshot Row
Hobbiton Movie Set

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$480 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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. 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. 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.

tours at both Hobbiton and Waitomo join larger groups

Activity location

  • Taupiri
    • Taupiri, 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 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$480.00 x 1 AdultNZ$480.00
Total
Price is NZ$480.00
Until Wed, 19 Feb

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 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

Taupiri
  • 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
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a 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. (Tour around the set at Hobbiton is 2 hours before time in the Green Dragon & lunch).
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_ACTIVITIESTaupiri
    • Taupiri, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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