Top Auckland Underground Tours

The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton™ and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves rank among New Zealand’s top attractions. Visit both sites in one day on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup, a delicious lunch, and personal attention from your guide. Avoid the hassle of self-driving from Auckland and admire scenic views en route. A must-do tour for nature and movie lovers short on time in the North Island.

Ideal for fans of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” this tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves starts with a scenic drive through the Waikato countryside. Take an underground boat ride on the Waitomo River, then learn about movie-making history at Hobbiton. A picnic lunch and a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn are included for your convenience.

The Waitomo Caves and Rotorua rank among New Zealand’s top attractions, offering natural beauty, geothermal features, and Māori culture in equal measure. Ideal for travelers short on time, this adventurous small-group tour takes in both places in the same day, with entry fees plus round-trip transport and hotel pickup from Auckland included. Discover subterranean stalagmites and glowworms at Waitomo Caves and hit top Rotorua’s attractions, including Te Puia Geothermal Park.

This convenient day trip visits two of the North Island’s most popular attractions from Auckland in a single day, which would be difficult if traveling independently. The small-group, fully guided mini-bus tour takes you to several natural wonders, such as rivers, natural geothermal pools, and glow-worm caves. Your guide will tell you all about the natural and cultural history, to help you better understand what you’re seeing.

Enjoy two North Island highlights on an easy day trip from Auckland. Avoid the hassle of self driving or taking public transport when you join a fully guided small-group tour. Tickets to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves are included. Participate in guided tours of both attractions and enjoy a sit-down lunch with free choice from a set menu.

Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from your guide’s commentary. Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt. Eden; and see spectacular views of the Mission Bay beaches—all in just half a day, with plenty of photo stops along the way.

Experience two of the North Island’s highlights on a small-group day tour from Auckland with hotel pickup. Visit the Hobbiton™ Movie Set for a guided tour of filming locations; note that maintenance and restoration work from June to September 2025 will cause construction noise and alternate routes. Then head to the Waitomo Caves to observe resident glowworms underground. Enjoy a relaxed pace without the stress of self-driving from Auckland.

See Auckland’s major sights and attractions with a hop-on hop-off city bus tour featuring informative audio commentary. Perfect for first-time visitors, it’s a great way to explore the city. The bus tour takes about an hour to complete. Enjoy the flexibility of a 1-day or 2-day pass, hop off at key points including Parnell Village, the Auckland Museum, or the Sky Tower, and stay connected with Wi-Fi on board.

Explore the Waitakere Ranges and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach, during an afternoon tour with a guide knowledgeable about New Zealand flora and fauna. From the Arataki Centre, admire sweeping views of the ocean and distant city. Learn about Māori history, stroll on the black-sand beach, and take a nature walk through a lush rainforest while you experience one of Auckland's largest regional parks.

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day tour from Auckland that explores New Zealand's "Middle-earth," where "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films came to life. Travel through a landscape of lush farms, then take a guided tour of the 12-acre (4.8-ha) Hobbiton Movie Set, from hobbit holes to gardens and the Green Dragon Inn. With free time to shop and explore, this tour includes transportation from selected locations in Auckland for your convenience.

Take a break from Auckland on a private day trip to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in the Waikato countryside. Hotel pickup, door-to-door transport, and lunch are included, so you can relax. Admire views of the central North Island’s rural landscape along the way. Take guided tours at each destination, plus stop at scenic Lake Karapiro on the mighty Waikato River.

Travelers short on time can visit two of the central North Island’s highlights on one easy day trip. From Auckland you’ll travel to the heartland of Maori culture, Rotorua, where you’ll check out the unmissable thermal attractions. Continue to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you’ll take an underground boat tour to get up close to ancient stalagmites and stalactites. When the lights are turned out, experience the twinkle of glowworms.

Nature lovers won’t want to miss this day trip from Auckland that combines two top North Island attractions: Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and the Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a guided tour and picnic lunch at one of New Zealand’s largest pest-proof wildlife sanctuaries. Then, head to the Footwhistle Glowworm Cave for an underground tour. Escape the crowds as this cave is less-visited than some others.

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily offering the best the North Island. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the Rock cruise and guided tours of Russell and Waitangi, returning to Auckland for one night prior to travelling through to Hobbiton Movie Set where a guided tour of this world renown attraction has been arranged for your enjoyment, travel onto Rotorua and its geothermal attractions, here you will enjoy a guide tour of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and its Living Maori Village. This attraction will also include a Haka Performance. On the final day visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided boat tour through the glowworm grotto before returning to Auckland central city. The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation

Get a personalized introduction to Auckland’s most important sights on a small-group half-day tour. Make the most of your time in Auckland with a convenient trip that includes round-trip hotel transfer from centrally located Auckland hotels or the port. Admire the city and sea views from lookout points, pass through some of the city’s most upmarket neighborhoods, and get a great overview of the City of Sails.

Explore Auckland’s mighty volcanoes and learn about New Zealand’s rich geology on this morning tour to places you might otherwise miss. Hike on Mt. Wellington, Mangere Mountain, One Tree Hill, and Mt. Eden with a guide. Admire panoramic views of the city and sea from high up. Look out for native animals and plants while you get some exercise in the city.

Discover the picturesque countryside and farmland of Waikato on this all-day tour from Auckland. Visit the Waitomo Caves, which are known for limestone and glow worms. Following lunch, stop at Marokopa Falls and the Mangapohue Natural Bridge. You’ll also have the chance to go cave tubing and stop at the Otorohanga Kiwi House to see the native kiwi bird and tuatara reptiles.

Experience the highlights of both of New Zealand’s main islands during this 5-day trip from Auckland to Christchurch, or vice versa, without having to self-drive or plan complicated logistics. Admire glowworms at the Waitomo Caves, see the geothermal wonderland at Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa, take the ferry from Wellington to the South Island, then ride the Coastal Pacific train to Kaikoura, where you spot whales. Includes accommodation in Rotorua, Wellington, and Kaikoura.

Discover highlights of the North Island on this jam-packed four day tour. Travel from Auckland to discover the bubbling mud pools and astonishing natural geysers of Rotorua, with cultural Maori performances. Cruise beneath the glistening glow worms at Waitomo Cave. Explore the amazing Hobbiton movie set and finish your trip with a tour of vibrant Wellington. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for all transfers and activities.

This action-packed 7-day tour encompasses the highlights of both of New Zealand’s main islands. It's ideal for first-time visitors who are short on time. Starting in Auckland, stop at Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Queenstown, and elsewhere. Ride a scenic train and spot whales on a boat tour. Accommodation, all admission fees, and transportation are included, letting you see and do more than you could independently.