Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Overview
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12 hours
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Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a hidden gem near the township of Matamata, the Hobbiton Movie Set which is a world-famous film location for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. See the Hobbit Holes and learn how this private farm became Middle Earth. You will also be able to venture beyond the door into an authentic Hobbit Hole on Bagshot row. At the end of this tour you will be able to enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
What To Expect
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
At the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, take a 45-minute guided tour through impressive underground caverns and learn how stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone structures were formed over millions of years. Your tour includes a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - glide silently along an underground river as you gaze at the twinkling glowworms overhead.
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Waitomo Caves & Hobbiton
Duration: 12 hours Picnic Lunch Coach
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Picnic Lunch
Pick up from selected hotels - please call to book
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Transport by luxury coach
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
844 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Annie H,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The caves were pretty cool to see, but Hobbiton was the best part of the tour. It was a really cool experience.
A wonderful 12 hour tour!...
Jennifer W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful 12 hour tour! So fun, never felt rushed! The glow worm cave was beautiful and Hobbiton was really fun!!
The bus was on time and...
ghunter805,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus was on time and comfortable. Driver/guide was very friendly, informative and entertaining. Both the glow worm caves and Hobbiton were well worth visiting. Great way to spend a day as a tourist in the Auckland area.
Coach was very...
Lorraine B,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Coach was very comfortable. Tour guide explained things well and kept us on track. Boxed lunch of sandwich, salad and desert was delicious.
great
Mayumi K,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The package is great!! I would highly recommend this tour! Guides are super nice! Just one thing lunch was a little disappointment, but this is All day tour from Auckland so, not much time so picknick style lunch but it was rainy so we have to eat in the bus😢
I'll never forget this...
Leron T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I'll never forget this experience. The glow worm cave, in my opinion, is better than Hobbiton or WETA Unleashed.
Relax and Enjoy!
Angela S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was great! I liked that we didn’t have to worry about car rentals or driving on the left side of the road (which is nerve wracking for me). The attractions were far away from Auckland where we were staying. We loved the caves and loved hobbiton! The driver was very friendly and entertaining. We also were admitted to the attractions with very little wait. I highly recommend!
Not perfect, but worth the price
CJ F,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a long day on a bus with 40+ people. The drive to the caves is at least 90 minutes. The driver tries to narrate most of it, but there is really nothing of note on the way. The caves are awesome! I am just wondering if there was an easier way to do this. The lunch is a chicken or veg sandwich with a cold side or two. Meh. Then we had another ~1 hour drive to Hobbiton for a ~2 hour tour. The tour is great, and a long time bucket list item. Again, just wondering if there would be a better way to do this.
My first day in NZ starts with a WOWWW
Louis T,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Two places to visit during a visit to NZ. Don't miss it! The driver/guide told us about his country with his heart, interesting story he told us on the way there. The guides to the cave was interesting. The Hobbit guide was also interesting and very familiar with the subject. However, it was very difficult for me to understand what he was telling us because of his Japanese accent and the size of the band.
Overall a good day but disappointed in the Hobbiton guide
John S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver was amazing with knowledge & experience. The glow worm caves were interesting & impressive. The Hobbiton guide was soft spoken & hard to understand & didn't keep the tour moving but we enjoyed what we were able to understand & what we saw.
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