Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland
Overview
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12 hours
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Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore, more comfort, and thoughtful touches that set us apart.
With a maximum of 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed pace, surprise photo stops, and secret encounters along the way. Led by passionate guides and including a delicious lunch, this is the ultimate North Island adventure
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside. This policy helps protect the glowworms, ensuring the preservation of this unique environment.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Due to the delicate ecosystem within the Waitomo Caves, photography is not permitted inside.
Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. You can provide your own or one can be provided for $20 NZD (with 24 hours notice).
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
The legal drinking age is 18, and ID may be required
Not recommended for travelers with severe mobility difficulties, a moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
Your tour starts in New Zealand’s largest city. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventure today but also point out and guide you past some of the city’s top highlights.
Waikato Region
Exiting Auckland we travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way.
What‘s Included
Small Group and Fully Guided Tour
Lunch
Entry Tickets
Water available & snacks provided
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Reviews
1,117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Day to Remember!
rkpang17,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked a full-day tour to Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Cheeky Kiwi Travel, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in New Zealand. Hobbiton truly is magical. Even as someone who hasn’t seen the movies, I was completely charmed by the setting — the rolling green hills, the attention to detail, and the sheer care that has gone into preserving the site. It’s one of those places that feels special the moment you arrive and is absolutely not to be missed. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves added an entirely different kind of magic. The caves themselves are stunning, and drifting through while thousands of glowworms light up the darkness is surreal and unforgettable. That said, the best part of the entire day was our guide, Jeoff. He was incredibly organized, kept everything running smoothly, and made what could have been a long day feel effortless. His knowledge of New Zealand — its history, culture, and geography — was impressive, and he shared it in a way that was engaging rather than overwhelming. Add in his quick wit, great sense of humor, and excellent driving, and the hours flew by. If you’re considering this tour, I can’t recommend it enough — especially if you’re lucky enough to have Jeoff as your guide. He genuinely elevated the experience from a great tour to an exceptional one.
Exceptional travel experience
Sanjay M,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeoff was our driver and guide. A very knowledgeable guy with a fabulous personality. Always available to answer any questions.
JEOFF- thank you. 10 stars +
Mobile641911,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeoff aka yoda from cheeky kiwi tours was incredible and we really appreciate how he elevated our experience ! Super thoughtful, knowledgeable, intelligent and funny - we couldn’t have done this without you.
Great tour!
alex b,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hobbiton was amazing, magical and real at the same time! Waitomo caves were interesting too. Our guide Ari was very good and provided a wealth of very interesting information about the places we visited and drove through.
The tour was great the activities were fun loved hobbiton and the glow worm caves, the company Cheeky Kiwi was great
Ronald H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clarke was our tour operator and he was great, very friendly and had great information that he shared with us ,made the visit so much better as we were able to understand more of the history of the area.
Excellent!
R7455VBsamanthab,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grant was a fantastic tour guide! Highly recommend the tours through cheeky kiwi, very well organised, friendly tour guides, explanation for each tour before arrival.
Got to visit if in Aukland
sh0pnad,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, I would highly recommend this trip. A lot of fun and Matt our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and made everyone feel welcome! The tour itself is amazing such an amazing experience!
Highly recommend this tour
wubichu,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00司機準時接送，開車亦有介紹沿途景色，十分專業。時間安排妥當，有定時安排去廁所/小休時間，午餐質素挺好。哈比村的導遊亦很專業有趣,景色優美。我對於這個團及Cheeky Kiwi旅行社十分滿意！ Highly recommend Cheeky Kiwi for all of you. Pick up on time, our tour guide aka driver is professional, nice and helpful. Time arrangement is good and the lunch is good as well. We got plenty of time to go to washrooms/ buy some snacks from time to time. Tours in hobbiton and cave are good as well. I am very satisfied with this tour!
Hobbiton and glow worms
S8317HNdebrar,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Love the Hobbiton experience. If you are a Hobbit or Lord of the Rings fan you should not skip this tour while in New Zealand. Glow worm caves was quite interesting.
Amazing
marianapT8155ET,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour was wonderful and the hiring of cheeky kiwi was spot on. The van that picked us up was super comfortable, with cup holders. Our driver Rich was super punctual, friendly and an excellent driver, always concerned about safety, which is very important since it takes three hours to get there and three hours to get back. The visit to Hobitton was spectacular, a dream come true! Afterwards we had a delicious lunch included in the package which was super worth it and we headed to the Waitomo caves which was super worth it. Even though the price was a little high, I think it was worth every penny, I don't regret it.
From NZ$379.00
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