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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand
  • 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

There’s no need to choose between a tour of the magical Hobbiton Movie Set and the natural majesty of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with this full-day private tour. Discover behind-the-scenes facts and stories from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, and combine the experience with a trip to marvel at thousands of bioluminescent worms lighting up dark cave walls.
  • Convenient pick-up and drop off at Auckland hotels makes things easy
  • Plan the rest of your vacation using the vehicle’s onboard Wi-Fi
  • You won’t go hungry thanks to the included snacks and lunch
  • A chance to snap photos of Bag End in Hobbiton

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Professional driver/guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • All entry tickets & guided tours
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up & drop off from any hotels, airport or cruise port in Auckland.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

1

Hobbiton Movie Set

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Waitomo Caves

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply)
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate
  • Please advise any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing!

Carissa_K, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Absolutely enjoyed our tour! I highly recommend! Definitely worth it.

Best Tour of our Visit

Heather_H, Jan 2026
Amazing Day. Geoff, our guide, was knowledgeable and fun and he took great care of us throughout the day.
From
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$490.56

per person
Was $577.12

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 126 days in advance.

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