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Visit two of the top destinations in New Zealand in one exciting day trip!
4.9
655 Ratings
Auckland
Discover Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves in one thrilling day trip from Auckland.
Discover Middle-earth at Hobbiton and marvel at Waitomo’s Glowworm Caves in one thrilling day trip from Auckland.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hobbiton Movie Set - Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour where “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films were created. Conclude the journey with a visit to the Green Dragon for a refreshing drink.
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Experience the renowned Glowworm Caves on a guided tour and admire the stunning formations. End the tour with a delightful boat ride through the Glowworm tunnels.
- Hobbiton Movie Set - Explore the Hobbiton Movie Set on a guided tour where “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films were created. Conclude the journey with a visit to the Green Dragon for a refreshing drink.
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Experience the renowned Glowworm Caves on a guided tour and admire the stunning formations. End the tour with a delightful boat ride through the Glowworm tunnels.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
- Snacks
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Auckland City Center
- Snacks
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore two of New Zealand’s premier attractions in a thrilling day trip!
Discover the authentic Middle-earth with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Capture memorable photos inside The Hobbit Holes and savor locally brewed cider or beer at The Green Dragon Inn.
Next, journey to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and be amazed by nature’s light…
Explore two of New Zealand’s premier attractions in a thrilling day trip!
Discover the authentic Middle-earth with a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Capture memorable photos inside The Hobbit Holes and savor locally brewed cider or beer at The Green Dragon Inn.
Next, journey to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and be amazed by nature’s light show as you stroll through the enchanting Glowworm Grotto.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
- A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate
Location
Grand Millennium Auckland
Vincent Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(655 Ratings)
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Kgodfree21
Apr 24, 2026
An unforgettable experience - Our driver Jon was fantastic. He was friendly, engaging, but also intuitive in giving the group time to rest during the drive. Jon relayed interesting and informative facts about New Zealand and provided humor and knowledge.
Our Hobbiton tour guide Annie was knowledgeable and also engaging. Our Hobbiton visit was an absolute highlight and I'd recommend this tour to both film/book buffs as well as those that have limited knowledge of the series.
The Waitomo caves was also a great experience and overall, I would highly recommend this tour package to anyone thinking of visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo glow worm caves.
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Inspire16682569329
Apr 19, 2026
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide Jon was awesome. He ensured that no one was left behind, was very informative about the length of the tour and overall destination and created such a relaxed atmosphere we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend this to anyone that wishes to cover the Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves.
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Rajeshj241
Apr 16, 2026
Jon is wonderful - Hey Jon. Loved your company. It was a lovely day with your jokes on the drive. Enjoyed visiting the Hobbiton and the waitono caves, a truly new experience.
Special thanks for helping us get the hot water at the cafe.
Thanks for the chips, cookies and water.
Namaste 🙏
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410xeniag
Apr 16, 2026
A special visit to the Middle Earth and the home of glow worms! - The ride and commentary related to the tour was skilfully provided by Raymond. I personally appreciated his smart driving, finding ways to optimise the overall road trip. The two main sites we visited were nicely combined on a day trip with reasonable breaks, so at the end I did not feel exhausted. My favourite was by far the Hobbiton experience, being also a movie fan; it felt like I was immersed in the real Middle Earth world, not too touristic or staged as I initially imagined. The actual site tour was very well-done!
Overall a positive small group tour experience!
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Beatriceai6429mx
Apr 15, 2026
Awesome New Zealand experience - This trip was absolutely one of a kind. Going to the Lord of the Rings movie set and the Waitomo caves was just amazing and something we'll never forget. Our guide was really considerate and made sure we stayed together as a group. It was a long day, lunches should have been included and would have been greatly appreciated.
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Annaei4083ln
Apr 15, 2026
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour- New Zealand - We did the Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour, and overall it was a great experience—I would highly recommend it.
I have to admit, I haven’t seen The Lord of the Rings, but I still absolutely loved visiting Hobbiton Movie Set. It’s such a unique and beautifully maintained place—definitely a must-do experience when you’re in New Zealand.
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves were interesting to see, though not my personal favorite part of the day. That said, it was still worth experiencing as part of the tour.
Overall, a well-organized tour and a great way to see some iconic New Zealand
highlights. I would definitely recommend it!
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Calebe237
Apr 12, 2026
Family Friendly Experience! - Seamless experience. Out guide, Simon, was knowledgeable and engaging throughout. Made a day with a lot of driving pleasent, especially with 3 little kids. Doing the full day with Hobbiton and Waitomo was really worth it! Plus got a lot of scenery, history, and cultural touch points too!
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Jrstiers
Apr 11, 2026
Worth every penny! - This is an amazing trip! Our driver gave us lots of history and information on the drive to the Hopperton movie set. Our driver, Andy, was very personable and knowledgeable. We felt very safe in his care, and the entire day ran on schedule. Once we were there, the sat is magical! It was better than we expected… I highly recommend it. Then we went onto the Waitomo worm caves, which were also amazing. You’re not allowed to take pictures inside, unfortunately. I would highly recommend this excursion, it’s well worth the money.
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Gregory_d
Apr 11, 2026
Hobbiton and the glow worm caves - Wonderful experience even though the morning consisted of pouring down rain. The rain finally eased when we arrived at Hobbiton. It is beautiful and magical. We then had an ale at the Green Dragon pub and went to see the glow worm caves. It also is amazing. We made the drive back to Auckland but stopped for some Hokey Pokey ice cream. Excellent day and there were plenty of bathroom stops. Our driver/guide was named Warren and he is excellent.
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David
Apr 9, 2026
Time well spent terrific guide - Wonderful step into Middle Earth
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